Virginia per diem rates (FY2026)
Virginia has 10 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg · Montgomery | $122.00 | $68.00 |
| Charlottesville · City of Charlottesville / Albemarle | $136.00 | $80.00 |
| District of Columbia · Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) | $183.00–$276.00 | $92.00 |
| Loudoun · Loudoun | $115.00 | $80.00 |
| Lynchburg · Campbell / Lynchburg City | $110.00–$115.00 | $68.00 |
| Richmond · City of Richmond | $157.00 | $80.00 |
| Roanoke · City limits of Roanoke | $119.00 | $74.00 |
| Virginia Beach · City of Virginia Beach | $124.00–$210.00 | $74.00 |
| Wallops Island · Accomack | $131.00–$248.00 | $68.00 |
| Williamsburg / York · James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg | $110.00–$134.00 | $80.00 |
About Virginia per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 10 locations in Virginia, topping out at $276.00 a night in District of Columbia. 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 Virginia have its own per diem rate?
No — only 10 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in Virginia. Every other city or county in the state uses the standard CONUS rate of $110.00 lodging + $68.00 M&IE.
Which city in Virginia has the highest per diem rate?
District of Columbia has the highest listed lodging cap in Virginia, at $276.00 a night, compared with $115.00 in Loudoun.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through Virginia?
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 Virginia city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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