San Antonio Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for San Antonio, TX is $149 per night lodging + $74 M&IE ($223 per day), all year.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Bexar.
$149
Lodging per night
all year
$74
M&IE per day
$55.50 on first/last day
$223
Total per day
$149 + $74
+23%
vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
San Antonio lodging vs the standard rate
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- All year$149
- Standard$113
Meals and incidentals in San Antonio: $74 a day
Breakfast
$18
Lunch
$20
Dinner
$31
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$55.50
Example: Monday to Thursday in San Antonio
Mon, Apr 5, 2027 to Thu, Apr 8, 2027, 3 nights. Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$447
3 x $149
Meals and incidentals
$259
2 x $55.50 + 2 x $74 = $111 + $148
Total
$706
$447 + $259
Calculate your San Antonio trip
San Antonio, TX: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$483
Lodging
$298
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$185
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $149 | $55.50 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $149 | $74 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $55.50 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $298 | $185 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $74 per day at San Antonio, TX: breakfast $18, lunch $20, dinner $31, incidentals $5; first and last day $55.50.
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San Antonio per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in San Antonio for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for San Antonio, TX is $149 per night lodging + $74 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 San Antonio?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $55.50 instead of $74 at the San Antonio rate. Full days in between get $74. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the San Antonio per diem rate cover?
The San Antonio rate applies to the area GSA lists as Bexar. Trips elsewhere in Texas use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the San Antonio per diem change by season?
No. Lodging is $149 per night all year in San Antonio, and M&IE is $74 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.