District of Columbia, VA per-diem rate FY2026
The GSA per-diem rate for 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) County, Virginia) in fiscal year 2026 is $92 M&IE per day and lodging of $183 to $276 per night depending on month. Truck drivers under DOT hours-of-service rules can use the flat transportation-industry rate of $80/day instead.
Lodging by month
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $196 | $196 | $276 | $276 | $276 | $276 | $183 | $183 | $275 | $275 | $196 | $196 |
Per-diem calculator
Other Virginia localities: Virginia per-diem rates. Source: GSA FY2026, public domain.
Last updated 2026-09-08. Data sources are listed on each page; see About for methodology.