What is the per diem rate in Louisiana?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Louisiana for FY2027. 2 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Louisiana 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$188New Orleans
Destinations listed2above the standard rate
Per diem for your trip
Louisiana, standard rate
—Louisiana destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Oct 1–Jan 31: $162Feb 1–May 31: $188Jun 1–Aug 31: $138Sep 1–Sep 30: $162 | $80 |
| Alexandria / Leesville / Natchitoches | $118 | $68 |
Every other county in Louisiana 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/louisiana/">Louisiana per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Louisiana?
New Orleans (Orleans / Jefferson Parishes), at up to $188 a night in season and $138 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 $60 where meals are $80.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 1 Louisiana destination changes rate by season within that year.