Mississippi Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Mississippi has 3 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 Oxford — up to $127/night lodging plus $68/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| OxfordLafayette | $68 | $127 | flat |
| SouthavenDesoto | $68 | $126 | flat |
| Starkville Oktibbeha | $68 | $125 | flat |
| All other Mississippi locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Oxford — Mississippi's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $814: $508 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Oxford month-by-month rates →
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Mississippi per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Mississippi?
- Mississippi has 3 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
- Meal reimbursement everywhere in Mississippi is the standard $68 per day for FY2026. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.