South Dakota per diem rates (FY2026)
South Dakota has 3 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Deadwood / Spearfish · Lawrence | $110.00–$140.00 | $80.00 |
| Hot Springs · Fall River / Custer | $110.00–$161.00 | $74.00 |
| Rapid City · Pennington | $110.00–$158.00 | $74.00 |
About South Dakota per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 3 locations in South Dakota, topping out at $161.00 a night in Hot Springs. 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 South Dakota have its own per diem rate?
No — only 3 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in South Dakota. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in South Dakota has the highest per diem rate?
Hot Springs has the highest listed lodging cap in South Dakota, at $161.00 a night, compared with $140.00 in Deadwood / Spearfish .
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through South Dakota?
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 South Dakota city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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