What is the per diem rate in Iowa?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Iowa for FY2027. 2 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Iowa per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 2 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$122Des Moines
Destinations listed2above the standard rate
Per diem for your trip
Iowa, standard rate
—Iowa destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $122 | $80 |
| Dallas | $117 | $80 |
Every other county in Iowa uses $113 and $68. 2 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/iowa/">Iowa per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Iowa?
Des Moines (Polk), at $122 a night all year, with $80 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.