District of Columbia, VA per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for District of Columbia (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), Virginia. Lodging is capped at $183.00–$276.00 per night depending on the season, and meals & incidentals are $92.00 per day ($69.00 on your first and last travel day).
District of Columbia rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | $196.00 |
| Mar–Jun | $276.00 |
| Jul–Aug | $183.00 |
| Sep–Oct | $275.00 |
| Nov–Dec | $196.00 |
| M&IE (per day) | $92.00 · $69.00 first/last day |
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