Missouri Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Missouri has 2 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 St. Louis — up to $150/night lodging plus $86/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas CityJackson / Clay / Cass / Platte | $80 | $135 | flat |
| St. LouisSt. Louis / St. Louis City / St. Charles | $86 | $150 | flat |
| All other Missouri locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to St. Louis — Missouri's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $987: $600 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). St. Louis month-by-month rates →
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Missouri per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Missouri?
- Missouri has 2 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Missouri 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 Missouri?
- Meal reimbursement in Missouri 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.