What is the per diem rate in Virginia?
$113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals in most of Virginia for FY2027. 9 destinations have higher rates, listed below.
Virginia per diem rates 2027
GSA FY2027 · $113 lodging and $68 meals in most counties, higher in 9 destinations
Standard lodging$113a night, most counties
Standard meals$68$51 on travel days
Highest lodging$262Wallops Island
Destinations listed9above the standard rate
Per diem for your trip
Virginia, standard rate
—Virginia destinations above the standard rate
| Destination | Lodging a night | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| Wallops Island | Oct 1–Jun 30: $132Jul 1–Aug 31: $262Sep 1–Sep 30: $132 | $68 |
| Virginia Beach | Oct 1–May 31: $129Jun 1–Aug 31: $212Sep 1–Sep 30: $129 | $74 |
| Richmond | $161 | $80 |
| Charlottesville | $142 | $80 |
| Williamsburg / York | Oct 1–Feb 28: $113Mar 1–Aug 31: $135Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $80 |
| Blacksburg | $126 | $68 |
| Roanoke | $125 | $74 |
| Lynchburg | $124 | $68 |
| Loudoun | $121 | $80 |
Every other county in Virginia uses $113 and $68. 9 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/virginia/">Virginia per diem rates 2027</a>Frequently asked questions
Where is per diem highest in Virginia?
Wallops Island (Accomack), at up to $262 a night in season and $132 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 $60 where meals are $80.
When do the FY2027 rates apply?
October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 3 Virginia destinations change rate by season within that year.