Anchorage, AK Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
The DoD (DTMO) per diem rate for Anchorage, Alaska for fiscal year 2026 is $148/day M&IE plus a lodging cap of $239–$329/night depending on the season. Here is the full breakdown — and how much of your M&IE you keep.
M&IE is a flat daily allowance — spend less than this and the rest is yours to keep, tax-free and receipt-free. First and last travel days are paid at 75%.
Lodging: reimbursed at actual cost up to $239–$329/night — capped, no upside.
Monthly lodging cap
Seasonal rates
Anchorage lodging caps change by season (DoD non-foreign OCONUS).
| Season | Lodging cap | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 – Sep 30 | $329 | $148 |
| Oct 1 – Mar 31 | $239 | $148 |
M&IE breakdown
- Full travel day: $148
- First & last calendar day of travel (75%): $111
M&IE covers meals and incidental expenses. It is paid as a flat daily amount, so if you spend less than $148 on a given day, the difference is yours to keep. If a meal is furnished (for example, a conference-provided lunch), that meal's portion is deducted from the daily M&IE.
Other Alaska per diem rates
Source: U.S. Department of Defense / Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), non-foreign OCONUS per diem (Bulletin 331), fiscal year 2026. Non-foreign OCONUS rates (Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. territories) are set by the DoD, not the GSA. Lodging excludes taxes; many government travelers are exempt from lodging tax. Not official travel guidance — see our methodology.