West Virginia per diem rates (FY2026)
West Virginia has 2 cities with their own GSA rate. Everywhere else in the state uses the standard rate.
| City / county | Lodging | M&IE |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Town · Jefferson | $122.00 | $68.00 |
| Charleston · Kanawha | $115.00 | $68.00 |
About West Virginia per diem
GSA has surveyed and listed a non-standard rate for 2 locations in West Virginia, topping out at $122.00 a night in Charles Town. 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 West Virginia have its own per diem rate?
No — only 2 locations have a separately listed GSA rate in West 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 West Virginia has the highest per diem rate?
Charles Town has the highest listed lodging cap in West Virginia, at $122.00 a night, compared with $115.00 in Charleston.
How do I calculate per diem for a multi-city trip through West 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 West Virginia city to the next, so a single flat rate for the whole trip would be inaccurate.
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