Charleston, WV per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for Charleston (Kanawha County), West Virginia. Lodging is capped at $115.00 per night, and meals & incidentals are $68.00 per day ($51.00 on your first and last travel day).
Charleston rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| All year | $115.00 |
| M&IE (per day) | $68.00 · $51.00 first/last day |
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About Charleston per diem
Charleston's FY2026 lodging cap is $5.00 above the $110.00 standard CONUS rate that applies to most of the country, and its $68.00 M&IE rate is in line with the $68.00 standard. GSA sets non-standard rates like this one after surveying actual lodging costs in the area, rather than applying a single nationwide figure — see how the standard rate compares to listed cities for the full mechanics.
Lodging here holds flat at $115.00 a night in every month of FY2026, so there's no seasonal adjustment to plan around. On your first and last travel day, M&IE drops to $51.00 under the 75% first/last-day rule — full days in between are paid at the full $68.00.
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate for Charleston, WV?
For FY2026, Charleston has a GSA lodging rate of $115.00 per night and a meals & incidentals rate of $68.00 per day ($51.00 on the first and last travel day).
Does the Charleston per diem rate change by season?
No — Charleston has a flat lodging cap of $115.00 a night all year, so there is no seasonal adjustment to account for.
How does Charleston compare to the standard CONUS per diem rate?
The standard rate that applies to most of the US is $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE. Charleston's peak lodging cap is $5.00 higher than standard, and its M&IE rate is the same as standard — reflecting GSA's local cost-of-travel survey for this destination.
Rates from the GSA FY2026 dataset. PerDiemWise is an independent tool, not affiliated with the GSA.