Philadelphia Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Philadelphia, PA is $174 to $227 per night lodging (peak Oct–Nov and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $266 to $319 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Philadelphia.
$174–$227
Lodging per night
peak Oct–Nov and Sep
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$319
Max total per day
$227 + $92, peak season
+76%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Philadelphia
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Nov 30$227
- Dec 1–Jun 30$185
- Jul 1–Aug 31$174
- Sep 1–Sep 30$227
Cheapest: $174 (Jul–Aug). Peak: $227 (Oct–Nov and Sep), $53 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Philadelphia: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in Philadelphia
Mon, Mar 15, 2027 to Thu, Mar 18, 2027, 3 nights in the Dec 1–Jun 30 season ($185/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$555
3 x $185
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$877
$555 + $322
Calculate your Philadelphia trip
Philadelphia, PA: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$684
Lodging
$454
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $227 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $227 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $454 | $230 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $92 per day at Philadelphia, PA: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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Philadelphia per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Philadelphia for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Philadelphia, PA is $174 to $227 per night lodging (peak Oct–Nov and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $266 to $319 per day. 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 Philadelphia?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the Philadelphia rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Philadelphia per diem rate cover?
The Philadelphia rate applies to the area GSA lists as Philadelphia. Trips elsewhere in Pennsylvania use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Philadelphia per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $174 per night in Jul–Aug and $227 per night in Oct–Nov and Sep. All 4 seasons: Oct 1–Nov 30 $227; Dec 1–Jun 30 $185; Jul 1–Aug 31 $174; Sep 1–Sep 30 $227. M&IE stays $92 per day all year.
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.