Per diem rates
San Francisco, CA per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for San Francisco (San Francisco County), California. Lodging is capped at $259.00–$272.00 per night depending on the season, and meals & incidentals are $92.00 per day ($69.00 on your first and last travel day).
San Francisco rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| Jan–Aug | $259.00 |
| Sep–Dec | $272.00 |
| M&IE (per day) | $92.00 · $69.00 first/last day |
Lodging changes by month here — the calculator uses the right rate for each night of your trip.
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