Florida Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Florida has 22 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 Key West — up to $436/night lodging in February plus $86/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton / Delray Beach / JupiterPalm Beach / Hendry | $86 | $143–$244 | Jan |
| BradentonManatee | $80 | $145–$225 | Feb |
| Cocoa BeachBrevard | $74 | $166–$208 | Feb |
| Daytona BeachVolusia | $80 | $116–$157 | Jan |
| Fort LauderdaleBroward | $86 | $143–$224 | Jan |
| Fort MyersLee | $80 | $139–$216 | Jan |
| Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak SpringsOkaloosa / Walton | $86 | $110–$260 | Jun |
| Gulf BreezeSanta Rosa | $74 | $124–$214 | Jun |
| Key WestMonroe | $86 | $258–$436 | Feb |
| MiamiMiami-Dade | $92 | $145–$232 | Feb |
| NaplesCollier | $80 | $164–$314 | Feb |
| OrlandoOrange | $80 | $140–$169 | Jan |
| Panama CityBay | $80 | $110–$194 | Jun |
| Pensacola Escambia | $74 | $120–$190 | Jun |
| Punta GordaCharlotte | $74 | $124–$192 | Feb |
| SarasotaSarasota | $86 | $131–$205 | Feb |
| SebringHighlands | $74 | $126–$219 | Feb |
| St. AugustineSt. Johns | $80 | $151–$170 | Jan |
| StuartMartin | $80 | $129–$214 | Feb |
| TallahasseeLeon | $80 | $113–$138 | Jan |
| Tampa / St. PetersburgPinellas / Hillsborough | $80 | $148–$200 | Feb |
| Vero BeachIndian River | $74 | $181–$259 | Jan |
| All other Florida locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Key West — Florida's most expensive per diem area — in February totals $2,131: $1,744 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Key West month-by-month rates →
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Florida per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Florida?
- Florida has 22 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Florida 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 Florida?
- Meal reimbursement in Florida 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.