Louisiana per diem rates (FY2026)
Louisiana has 2 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria / Leesville / Natchitoches · Allen / Jefferson Davis / Natchitoches / Rapides / Vernon Parishes | $112.00 | $68.00 |
| New Orleans · Orleans / Jefferson Parishes | $133.00–$179.00 | $80.00 |
About Louisiana per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 2 locations in Louisiana, topping out at $179.00 a night in New Orleans. 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 Louisiana have its own per diem rate?
No — only 2 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Louisiana. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Louisiana has the highest per diem rate?
New Orleans has the highest listed lodging cap in Louisiana, at $179.00 a night, compared with $112.00 in Alexandria / Leesville / Natchitoches.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Louisiana?
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 Louisiana city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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