Kentucky per diem rates (FY2026)
Kentucky has 4 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Boone · Boone | $116.00 | $68.00 |
| Kenton · Kenton | $163.00 | $86.00 |
| Lexington · Fayette | $118.00 | $80.00 |
| Louisville · Jefferson | $120.00–$164.00 | $80.00 |
About Kentucky per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 4 locations in Kentucky, topping out at $164.00 a night in Louisville. 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 Kentucky have its own per diem rate?
No — only 4 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Kentucky. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Kentucky has the highest per diem rate?
Louisville has the highest listed lodging cap in Kentucky, at $164.00 a night, compared with $116.00 in Boone.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Kentucky?
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 Kentucky city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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