Per diem rates
Santa Cruz, CA per diem rates
Official FY2026 GSA per diem for Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County), California. Lodging is capped at $139.00–$176.00 per night depending on the season, and meals & incidentals are $86.00 per day ($64.50 on your first and last travel day).
Santa Cruz rate table
| Months | Lodging (per night) |
|---|---|
| Jan–May | $139.00 |
| Jun–Aug | $176.00 |
| Sep–Dec | $139.00 |
| M&IE (per day) | $86.00 · $64.50 first/last day |
Lodging changes by month here — the calculator uses the right rate for each night of your trip.
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