District of Columbia per diem rates 2027

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

DestinationCountyLodging a nightMealsFY2026 top lodging
District of ColumbiaWashington 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)Oct 1–Oct 31: $287Nov 1–Feb 28: $203Mar 1–Jun 30: $295Jul 1–Aug 31: $192Sep 1–Sep 30: $287$92$276

Source: U.S. General Services Administration, per diem rates, data through FY2027.

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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.