Vermont Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Vermont is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 5 locations have higher rates, up to $227/night in Montpelier.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
5
Listed higher-rate locations
in Vermont
$227
Highest lodging per night
Montpelier, Oct 1–Oct 31
$86
Highest M&IE per day
Burlington
Highest lodging rate by Vermont city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Montpelier$227
- Manchester$223
- Burlington$214
- Stowe$184
- White River Junction$172
All Vermont per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Chittenden | Oct 1–Oct 31: $214 Nov 1–Apr 30: $131 May 1–Jul 31: $202 Aug 1–Sep 30: $214 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Manchester | Bennington | Oct 1–Oct 31: $223 Nov 1–Jun 30: $171 Jul 1–Sep 30: $223 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Montpelier | Washington | Oct 1–Oct 31: $227 Nov 1–May 31: $167 Jun 1–Jul 31: $209 Aug 1–Sep 30: $227 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Stowe | Lamoille | All year: $184 | $86 | $64.50 |
| White River Junction | Windsor | Oct 1–Oct 31: $172 Nov 1–May 31: $134 Jun 1–Sep 30: $172 | $86 | $64.50 |
Anywhere in Vermont not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Vermont
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
Calculate your Vermont trip
Vermont (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 Vermont (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Vermont per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Vermont for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Vermont is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 5 Vermont locations have a higher listed rate, up to $227 per night in Montpelier.
Which Vermont city has the highest per diem?
Montpelier (Washington) has the highest listed lodging rate in Vermont: $227 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 31, with $74 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $86 per day in Burlington.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Montpelier?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Montpelier, VT comes to at most $639: lodging 2 x $227 = $454 (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.