Per Diem Lookup
GSA lodging and M&IE rates for all 295 FY2027 non-standard areas plus the standard CONUS rate, with FY2026 still available for travel through September 30, 2026. Unlike GSA's own lookup, the trip calculator applies the first/last-day 75% rule for you.
Reviewed by Jonathan D., 20-year federal employee · Formulas verified against GSA.gov Per Diem Rates ·
FY2026 to FY2027: what actually changed
FedTools compared every non-standard area that GSA listed in both fiscal years, month by month. This is the comparison GSA does not publish — its own files show one year at a time.
Across 294 non-standard areas listed in both years, peak lodging rose in 258, fell in 18, and held flat in 18. The median change was +$7 per night. On the meals side, no area was moved to a different M&IE tier — GSA repriced lodging for FY2027 and left the M&IE assignments alone. GSA lists 295 non-standard areas for FY2027 against 296 for FY2026.
| Destination | State | FY26 peak | FY27 peak | Change | FY27 M&IE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park City | UT | $483 | $499 | +$16 (+3.3%) | $92 |
| Nantucket | MA | $471 | $487 | +$16 (+3.4%) | $92 |
| Martha's Vineyard | MA | $462 | $473 | +$11 (+2.4%) | $92 |
| Key West | FL | $436 | $452 | +$16 (+3.7%) | $86 |
| Jackson / Pinedale | WY | $420 | $441 | +$21 (+5.0%) | $92 |
| Aspen | CO | $407 | $419 | +$12 (+2.9%) | $92 |
| Vail | CO | $397 | $417 | +$20 (+5.0%) | $92 |
| Telluride | CO | $350 | $367 | +$17 (+4.9%) | $92 |
| Boston / Cambridge | MA | $349 | $365 | +$16 (+4.6%) | $92 |
| New York City | NY | $342 | $358 | +$16 (+4.7%) | $92 |
| Naples | FL | $314 | $326 | +$12 (+3.8%) | $80 |
| Big Sky / West Yellowstone/Gardiner | MT | $310 | $326 | +$16 (+5.2%) | $80 |
Where FY2027 moved the most
The six largest dollar increases in peak lodging — useful if you travel to any of them regularly, because the FY2027 figure is the one your agency will approve from October 1.
| Destination | State | FY26 peak | FY27 peak | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | NM | $144 | $208 | +$64 (+44.4%) |
| San Francisco | CA | $272 | $325 | +$53 (+19.5%) |
| Tucson | AZ | $171 | $208 | +$37 (+21.6%) |
| San Mateo / Foster City / Belmont | CA | $183 | $217 | +$34 (+18.6%) |
| Bakersfield / Ridgecrest | CA | $132 | $164 | +$32 (+24.2%) |
| Sandusky | OH | $144 | $174 | +$30 (+20.8%) |
M&IE tiers (unchanged for FY2027)
There are five M&IE tiers and your destination determines which applies. For FY2027 GSA held all five at their FY2026 amounts and left every destination in the tier it was already in, so the meals half of per diem is flat year over year. Your first and last travel day each pay 75% of the full daily rate.
| Daily M&IE | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incidentals | First/Last Day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51.00 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60.00 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69.00 |
Standard CONUS vs. non-standard areas
The standard CONUS rate applies to every destination in the continental U.S. not specifically listed as a non-standard area (NSA). For FY2027 it is $113 lodging / $68 M&IE; for FY2026 it was $110 lodging / $68 M&IE. GSA designates non-standard areas where local hotel costs justify rates above the standard.
This tool carries every one of GSA's 295 FY2027 non-standard areas and all 296 for FY2026 — the complete published set for both years, not a curated subset. If your destination is not in the list, that is the answer: it is not a non-standard area, and the standard CONUS rate applies. You can confirm any destination at gsa.gov/travel.
One exception worth knowing: GSA covers the continental U.S. only. Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories are set by the Department of Defense, and foreign locations by the Department of State. The standard CONUS rate is not a valid fallback for those — it would understate your entitlement, often substantially.
Per diem during relocation (PCS)
If you are relocating on a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order rather than TDY travel, per diem rules differ. During a PCS move, you receive a flat Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA) rather than daily per diem, and your en-route travel days follow a reduced TDY rate. See the Federal Employee Relocation Guide for a full breakdown of PCS entitlements, DITY moves, and common claim mistakes.