What is the per diem rate in Kentucky?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Kentucky for FY2027. 4 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Kentucky 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$185Louisville
Destinations listed4above the standard rate
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—Kentucky destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | Oct 1–Oct 31: $180Nov 1–Jan 31: $132Feb 1–May 31: $185Jun 1–Aug 31: $158Sep 1–Sep 30: $180 | $80 |
| Kenton | $170 | $86 |
| Lexington | $125 | $80 |
| Boone | $119 | $68 |
Every other county in Kentucky 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/kentucky/">Kentucky per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Kentucky?
Louisville (Jefferson), at up to $185 a night in season and $132 the rest of the 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 $64.50 where meals are $86.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 1 Kentucky destination changes rate by season within that year.