Charlotte Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Charlotte, NC is $143 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($223 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Mecklenburg.
$143
Lodging per night
all year
$80
M&IE per day
$60 on first/last day
$223
Total per day
$143 + $80
+23%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Charlotte lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$143
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in Charlotte: $80 a day
Breakfast
$20
Lunch
$22
Dinner
$33
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$60
Example: Monday to Thursday in Charlotte
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$429
3 x $143
Meals and incidentals
$280
2 x $60 + 2 x $80 = $120 + $160
Total
$709
$429 + $280
Calculate your Charlotte trip
Charlotte, NC: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$486
Lodging
$286
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$200
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $143 | $60 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $143 | $80 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $60 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $286 | $200 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $80 per day at Charlotte, NC: breakfast $20, lunch $22, dinner $33, incidentals $5; first and last day $60.
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Charlotte per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Charlotte for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Charlotte, NC is $143 per night lodging + $80 M&IE ($223 per day), all year. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Charlotte?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $60 instead of $80 at the Charlotte rate. Full days in between get $80. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Charlotte per diem rate cover?
The Charlotte rate applies to the area GSA lists as Mecklenburg. Trips elsewhere in North Carolina use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Charlotte per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $143 per night all year in Charlotte, and M&IE is $80 per day.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.