Kansas Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Kansas 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 Kansas City / Overland Park — up to $135/night lodging plus $80/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City / Overland ParkWyandotte / Johnson / Leavenworth | $80 | $135 | flat |
| All other Kansas locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Kansas City / Overland Park — Kansas's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $900: $540 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Kansas City / Overland Park month-by-month rates →
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Kansas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Kansas?
- Kansas has 1 GSA non-standard per diem area with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Kansas 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 Kansas?
- Meal reimbursement in Kansas ranges from $68 to $80 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.