Per diem rates
Santa Barbara, CA per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara County), California. Lodging is capped at $205.00–$262.00 per night depending on the season, and meals & incidentals are $92.00 per day ($69.00 on your first and last travel day).
Santa Barbara rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| Jan–Jun | $205.00 |
| Jul–Aug | $262.00 |
| Sep–Dec | $205.00 |
| 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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