Arizona Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Arizona has 5 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Sedona — up to $274/night lodging in March plus $92/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon / FlagstaffCoconino / Yavapai less the city of Sedona | $80 | $110–$144 | Mar |
| KayentaNavajo | $74 | $145 | flat |
| Phoenix / ScottsdaleMaricopa | $86 | $113–$229 | Feb |
| SedonaCity Limits of Sedona | $92 | $164–$274 | Mar |
| TucsonPima | $80 | $123–$171 | Jan |
| All other Arizona locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Sedona — Arizona's most expensive per diem area — in March totals $1,510: $1,096 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Sedona month-by-month rates →
Book within the Arizona lodging cap
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Arizona per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Arizona?
- Arizona has 5 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Arizona 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 Arizona?
- Meal reimbursement in Arizona ranges from $68 to $92 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.