South Dakota Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in South Dakota is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 3 locations have higher rates, up to $173/night in Rapid City.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
3
Listed higher-rate locations
in South Dakota
$173
Highest lodging per night
Rapid City, Jun 1–Aug 31
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Deadwood / Spearfish
Highest lodging rate by South Dakota city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Rapid City$173
- Deadwood / Spearfish$168
- Hot Springs$161
All South Dakota per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood / Spearfish | Lawrence | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Sep 30: $168 | $80 | $60 |
| Hot Springs | Fall River / Custer | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Sep 30: $161 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Rapid City | Pennington | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Aug 31: $173 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in South Dakota not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in South Dakota
| 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 |
Calculate your South Dakota trip
South Dakota (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 South Dakota (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
South Dakota per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in South Dakota for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in South Dakota is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 3 South Dakota locations have a higher listed rate, up to $173 per night in Rapid City.
Which South Dakota city has the highest per diem?
Rapid City (Pennington) has the highest listed lodging rate in South Dakota: $173 per night from Jun 1 to Aug 31, with $74 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $80 per day in Deadwood / Spearfish.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Rapid City?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Rapid City, SD comes to at most $531: lodging 2 x $173 = $346 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $74 for the middle day and $55.50 (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.