Alabama per diem rates (FY2026)
Alabama has 4 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · Jefferson | $126.00 | $80.00 |
| Gulf Shores · Baldwin | $134.00–$216.00 | $74.00 |
| Huntsville · Madison | $134.00–$141.00 | $74.00 |
| Mobile · Mobile | $114.00 | $74.00 |
About Alabama per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 4 locations in Alabama, topping out at $216.00 a night in Gulf Shores. Every other city or county in the state defaults to the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging and $68.00 M&IE.
On the first and last day of any trip, M&IE is paid at 75% under the first/last-day rule — $51.00 at the standard rate, or the equivalent 75% figure for whichever listed city you're travelling to. See how to calculate per diem for a business trip for the full worked example.
Frequently asked questions
Does every city in Alabama have its own per diem rate?
No — only 4 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Alabama. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Alabama has the highest per diem rate?
Gulf Shores has the highest listed lodging cap in Alabama, at $216.00 a night, compared with $114.00 in Mobile.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Alabama?
Use the calculator on each city's page for the nights spent there, then add the totals together — lodging caps and M&IE tiers can differ from one Alabama city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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