What is the per diem rate in South Carolina?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of South Carolina for FY2027. 4 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
South Carolina 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$288Charleston
Destinations listed4above the standard rate
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—South Carolina destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Oct 1–Oct 31: $244Nov 1–Feb 28: $218Mar 1–May 31: $288Jun 1–Sep 30: $244 | $92 |
| Hilton Head | Oct 1–Oct 31: $171Nov 1–Mar 31: $132Apr 1–May 31: $207Jun 1–Aug 31: $226Sep 1–Sep 30: $171 | $80 |
| Myrtle Beach | Oct 1–Oct 31: $135Nov 1–Feb 28: $113Mar 1–May 31: $147Jun 1–Aug 31: $202Sep 1–Sep 30: $135 | $74 |
| Columbia | $115 | $74 |
Every other county in South Carolina 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/south-carolina/">South Carolina per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in South Carolina?
Charleston (Charleston / Berkeley / Dorchester), at up to $288 a night in season and $218 the rest of the year, with $92 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 $69 where meals are $92.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 3 South Carolina destinations change rate by season within that year.