Pennsylvania Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Pennsylvania is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 12 locations have higher rates, up to $227/night in Philadelphia.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
12
Listed higher-rate locations
in Pennsylvania
$227
Highest lodging per night
Philadelphia, Oct 1–Nov 30
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Philadelphia
Highest lodging rate by Pennsylvania city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Philadelphia$227
- Hershey$207
- Pittsburgh$144
- Malvern / Frazer / Berwyn$132
- State College$132
- Chester / Radnor / Essington$129
- Harrisburg$129
- Montgomery$129
- Lancaster$125
- Reading$122
- Bucks$121
- Gettysburg$120
All Pennsylvania per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | Bucks | All year: $121 | $80 | $60 |
| Chester / Radnor / Essington | Delaware | All year: $129 | $80 | $60 |
| Gettysburg | Adams | All year: $120 | $68 | $51 |
| Harrisburg | Dauphin County excluding Hershey | All year: $129 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Hershey | Hershey | Oct 1–May 31: $151 Jun 1–Aug 31: $207 Sep 1–Sep 30: $151 | $80 | $60 |
| Lancaster | Lancaster | All year: $125 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Malvern / Frazer / Berwyn | Chester | All year: $132 | $80 | $60 |
| Montgomery | Montgomery | All year: $129 | $80 | $60 |
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Oct 1–Nov 30: $227 Dec 1–Jun 30: $185 Jul 1–Aug 31: $174 Sep 1–Sep 30: $227 | $92 | $69 |
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny | All year: $144 | $80 | $60 |
| Reading | Berks | All year: $122 | $74 | $55.50 |
| State College | Centre | All year: $132 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in Pennsylvania not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Pennsylvania
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69 |
Calculate your Pennsylvania trip
Pennsylvania (standard rate): 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$396
Lodging
$226
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$170
First report free: log real expenses next to your per diem and export a PDF or Excel expense report.
Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $113 | $51 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $113 | $68 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $51 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $226 | $170 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $68 per day at Pennsylvania (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Pennsylvania per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Pennsylvania for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Pennsylvania is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 12 Pennsylvania locations have a higher listed rate, up to $227 per night in Philadelphia.
Which Pennsylvania city has the highest per diem?
Philadelphia (Philadelphia) has the highest listed lodging rate in Pennsylvania: $227 per night from Oct 1 to Nov 30, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Philadelphia?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Philadelphia, PA comes to at most $684: lodging 2 x $227 = $454 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $92 for the middle day and $69 (75%) for the first and last day. Use the calculator above for exact dates.
Do private employers have to use GSA per diem rates?
No. GSA rates are written for federal travelers; many private employers use them as a benchmark, and your employer's policy decides what applies to you.
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.