Georgia Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Georgia has 6 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 Jekyll Island / Brunswick — up to $223/night lodging in March plus $86/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| AthensClarke | $74 | $136 | flat |
| AtlantaFulton / Dekalb | $86 | $182–$197 | Jan |
| AugustaRichmond | $74 | $110–$125 | Jan |
| Jekyll Island / BrunswickGlynn | $86 | $172–$223 | Mar |
| MariettaCobb | $74 | $126 | flat |
| SavannahChatham | $80 | $147–$176 | Mar |
| All other Georgia locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Jekyll Island / Brunswick — Georgia's most expensive per diem area — in March totals $1,279: $892 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Jekyll Island / Brunswick month-by-month rates →
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Georgia per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Georgia?
- Georgia has 6 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Georgia 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 Georgia?
- Meal reimbursement in Georgia ranges from $68 to $86 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.