What is the per diem rate in Alabama?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Alabama for FY2027. 4 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Alabama per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 4 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$221Gulf Shores
Destinations listed4above the standard rate
Per diem for your trip
Alabama, standard rate
—Alabama destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | Oct 1–Feb 28: $144Mar 1–May 31: $177Jun 1–Jul 31: $221Aug 1–Sep 30: $144 | $74 |
| Huntsville | $146 | $74 |
| Birmingham | $135 | $80 |
| Mobile | $126 | $74 |
Every other county in Alabama uses $113 and $68. 4 of these changed from FY2026.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, per diem rates, data through FY2027.
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<a href="https://www.insytesbi.com/per-diem/alabama/">Alabama per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Alabama?
Gulf Shores (Baldwin), at up to $221 a night in season and $144 the rest of the year, with $74 for meals.
What do the first and last days pay?
75% of the meals and incidentals rate: $51 at the standard rate, and up to $60 where meals are $80.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 1 Alabama destination changes rate by season within that year.