Virginia Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Virginia is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 9 locations have higher rates, up to $262/night in Wallops Island.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
9
Listed higher-rate locations
in Virginia
$262
Highest lodging per night
Wallops Island, Jul 1–Aug 31
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Charlottesville
Highest lodging rate by Virginia city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Wallops Island$262
- Virginia Beach$212
- Richmond$161
- Charlottesville$142
- Williamsburg / York$135
- Blacksburg$126
- Roanoke$125
- Lynchburg$124
- Loudoun$121
All Virginia per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | Montgomery | All year: $126 | $68 | $51 |
| Charlottesville | City of Charlottesville / Albemarle | All year: $142 | $80 | $60 |
| Loudoun | Loudoun | All year: $121 | $80 | $60 |
| Lynchburg | Campbell / Lynchburg City | All year: $124 | $68 | $51 |
| Richmond | City of Richmond | All year: $161 | $80 | $60 |
| Roanoke | City limits of Roanoke | All year: $125 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Virginia Beach | City of Virginia Beach | Oct 1–May 31: $129 Jun 1–Aug 31: $212 Sep 1–Sep 30: $129 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Wallops Island | Accomack | Oct 1–Jun 30: $132 Jul 1–Aug 31: $262 Sep 1–Sep 30: $132 | $68 | $51 |
| Williamsburg / York | James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg | Oct 1–Feb 28: $113 Mar 1–Aug 31: $135 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Virginia not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Virginia
| 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 Virginia trip
Virginia (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 Virginia (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Virginia per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Virginia for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Virginia is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 9 Virginia locations have a higher listed rate, up to $262 per night in Wallops Island.
Which Virginia city has the highest per diem?
Wallops Island (Accomack) has the highest listed lodging rate in Virginia: $262 per night from Jul 1 to Aug 31, with $68 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $80 per day in Charlottesville.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Wallops Island?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Wallops Island, VA comes to at most $694: lodging 2 x $262 = $524 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $68 for the middle day and $51 (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.