Ohio per diem rates (FY2026)
Ohio has 6 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati · Hamilton / Clermont | $163.00 | $86.00 |
| Cleveland · Cuyahoga | $159.00 | $80.00 |
| Columbus · Franklin | $131.00 | $80.00 |
| Dayton / Fairborn · Greene / Montgomery | $115.00 | $74.00 |
| Hamilton · Butler / Warren | $124.00 | $74.00 |
| Sandusky · Erie | $116.00–$144.00 | $68.00 |
About Ohio per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 6 locations in Ohio, topping out at $163.00 a night in Cincinnati. 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 Ohio have its own per diem rate?
No — only 6 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Ohio. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Ohio has the highest per diem rate?
Cincinnati has the highest listed lodging cap in Ohio, at $163.00 a night, compared with $115.00 in Dayton / Fairborn.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Ohio?
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 Ohio city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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