Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for Minneapolis / St. Paul (Hennepin / Ramsey County), Minnesota. Lodging is capped at $148.00 per night, and meals & incidentals are $92.00 per day ($69.00 on your first and last travel day).
Minneapolis / St. Paul rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| All year | $148.00 |
| M&IE (per day) | $92.00 · $69.00 first/last day |
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About Minneapolis / St. Paul per diem
Minneapolis / St. Paul's FY2026 lodging cap is $38.00 above the $110.00 standard CONUS rate that applies to most of the country, and its $92.00 M&IE rate is $24.00 above 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 $148.00 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 $69.00 under the 75% first/last-day rule — full days in between are paid at the full $92.00.
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate for Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN?
For FY2026, Minneapolis / St. Paul has a GSA lodging rate of $148.00 per night and a meals & incidentals rate of $92.00 per day ($69.00 on the first and last travel day).
Does the Minneapolis / St. Paul per diem rate change by season?
No — Minneapolis / St. Paul has a flat lodging cap of $148.00 a night all year, so there is no seasonal adjustment to account for.
How does Minneapolis / St. Paul 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. Minneapolis / St. Paul's peak lodging cap is $38.00 higher than standard, and its M&IE rate is $24.00 higher than 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.