GSA FY2027 · one rate for all of Washington, DC, $192 to $295 a night by season
Lodging, peak season$295a night
Lodging, lowest$192a night
Meals and incidentals$92a day
Travel days$6975% of meals
Per diem for your trip
Washington, DC
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Washington, DC lodging by season
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District of Columbia
Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland)
CitationinsytesBI. (2027). District of Columbia per diem rates 2027. Data: U.S. General Services Administration, per diem rates, FY2027. https://www.insytesbi.com/per-diem/district-of-columbia/
Link<a href="https://www.insytesbi.com/per-diem/district-of-columbia/">District of Columbia per diem rates 2027</a>
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate in Washington, DC?
$192 to $295 a night for lodging, depending on the season, and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, for FY2027. The same rate covers nearby Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Montgomery and Prince George’s.
What do the first and last days pay?
75% of the meals and incidentals rate: $51 at the standard rate, and up to $69 where meals are $92.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 1 District of Columbia destination changes rate by season within that year.