District of Columbia, VA Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
The GSA per diem rate for District of Columbia, Virginia (Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) County) for fiscal year 2026 is $92/day M&IE plus a lodging cap of $183–$276/night depending on the month. 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 $183–$276/night — capped, no upside.
Monthly lodging cap
M&IE breakdown
- Full travel day: $92
- First & last calendar day of travel (75%): $69
M&IE covers meals and incidental expenses. It is paid as a flat daily amount, so if you spend less than $92 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 Virginia per diem rates
Source: U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), fiscal year 2026. Rates effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026. Lodging excludes taxes; many government travelers are exempt from lodging tax. Not official travel guidance — see our methodology.