Arkansas Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Arkansas has 1 GSA non-standard per diem area for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Hot Springs — up to $114/night lodging plus $68/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot SpringsGarland | $68 | $114 | flat |
| All other Arkansas locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Hot Springs — Arkansas's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $762: $456 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Hot Springs month-by-month rates →
Book within the Arkansas lodging cap
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Arkansas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Arkansas?
- Arkansas has 1 GSA non-standard per diem area with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Arkansas uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Arkansas?
- Meal reimbursement everywhere in Arkansas is the standard $68 per day for FY2026. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.