Maryland Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Maryland has 8 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 Ocean City — up to $295/night lodging in June plus $80/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen / Bel Air / BelcampHarford | $74 | $113 | flat |
| AnnapolisAnne Arundel | $80 | $125–$161 | May |
| Baltimore CityBaltimore City | $86 | $150 | flat |
| Cambridge / St. MichaelsDorchester / Talbot | $80 | $145–$186 | Jun |
| CentrevilleQueen Anne | $74 | $121–$154 | May |
| ColumbiaHoward | $86 | $113 | flat |
| District of ColumbiaWashington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) | $92 | $183–$276 | Mar |
| Ocean CityWorcester | $80 | $115–$295 | Jun |
| All other Maryland locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Ocean City — Maryland's most expensive per diem area — in June totals $1,540: $1,180 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Ocean City month-by-month rates →
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Maryland per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Maryland?
- Maryland has 8 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Maryland 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 Maryland?
- Meal reimbursement in Maryland 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.