What is the per diem rate in South Dakota?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of South Dakota for FY2027. 3 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
South Dakota per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 3 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$173Rapid City
Destinations listed3above the standard rate
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South Dakota, standard rate
—South Dakota destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | Oct 1–May 31: $113Jun 1–Aug 31: $173Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $74 |
| Deadwood / Spearfish | Oct 1–May 31: $113Jun 1–Sep 30: $168 | $80 |
| Hot Springs | Oct 1–May 31: $113Jun 1–Sep 30: $161 | $74 |
Every other county in South Dakota 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-dakota/">South Dakota per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in South Dakota?
Rapid City (Pennington), at up to $173 a night in season and $113 the rest of the year, with $74 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. 3 South Dakota destinations change rate by season within that year.