Utah Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Utah is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 4 locations have higher rates, up to $499/night in Park City.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
4
Listed higher-rate locations
in Utah
$499
Highest lodging per night
Park City, Dec 1–Mar 31
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Park City
Highest lodging rate by Utah city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Park City$499
- Moab$223
- Salt Lake City$152
- Provo$130
All Utah per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moab | Grand | Oct 1–Oct 31: $223 Nov 1–Feb 28: $113 Mar 1–Jun 30: $212 Jul 1–Aug 31: $165 Sep 1–Sep 30: $223 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Park City | Summit | Oct 1–Nov 30: $227 Dec 1–Mar 31: $499 Apr 1–Sep 30: $227 | $92 | $69 |
| Provo | Utah | All year: $130 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Salt Lake City | Salt Lake / Tooele | All year: $152 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Utah not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Utah
| 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 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69 |
Calculate your Utah trip
Utah (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 Utah (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Utah per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Utah for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Utah is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 4 Utah locations have a higher listed rate, up to $499 per night in Park City.
Which Utah city has the highest per diem?
Park City (Summit) has the highest listed lodging rate in Utah: $499 per night from Dec 1 to Mar 31, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Park City?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Park City, UT comes to at most $1228: lodging 2 x $499 = $998 (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.