What is the per diem rate in Ohio?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Ohio for FY2027. 6 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Ohio per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 6 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$174Sandusky
Destinations listed6above the standard rate
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—Ohio destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | Oct 1–Nov 30: $120Dec 1–May 31: $127Jun 1–Aug 31: $174Sep 1–Sep 30: $120 | $68 |
| Cincinnati | $170 | $86 |
| Cleveland | $167 | $80 |
| Columbus | $138 | $80 |
| Hamilton | $131 | $74 |
| Dayton / Fairborn | $120 | $74 |
Every other county in Ohio uses $113 and $68. 6 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/ohio/">Ohio per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Ohio?
Sandusky (Erie), at up to $174 a night in season and $120 the rest of the year, with $68 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 Ohio destination changes rate by season within that year.