By state
South Carolina per diem rates (FY2026)
South Carolina has 4 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
Standard rate (everywhere not listed): $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE per day ($51.00 first/last day).
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston · Charleston / Berkeley / Dorchester | $218.00–$288.00 | $92.00 |
| Columbia · Richland / Lexington | $115.00 | $74.00 |
| Hilton Head · Beaufort | $118.00–$215.00 | $80.00 |
| Myrtle Beach · Horry | $110.00–$182.00 | $74.00 |