Louisiana per-diem rates, FY2026
3 localities in Louisiana for fiscal year 2026. Lodging is shown as the range across months (seasonal rates); M&IE is per day. Counties not listed use the standard CONUS rate.
| Locality | County | Lodging (min–max) | M&IE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria / Leesville / Natchitoches | Allen / Jefferson Davis / Natchitoches / Rapides / Vernon Parishes | $112 | $68 |
| New Orleans | Orleans / Jefferson Parishes | $133–$179 | $80 |
| Standard Rate | $110 | $68 |
Truck drivers under DOT hours-of-service rules may use the transportation-industry M&IE rate of $80/day instead of locality rates. Source: GSA, public domain.
Last updated 2026-09-08. Data sources are listed on each page; see About for methodology.