Ohio Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Ohio 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 Cincinnati — up to $163/night lodging plus $86/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| CincinnatiHamilton / Clermont | $86 | $163 | flat |
| ClevelandCuyahoga | $80 | $159 | flat |
| ColumbusFranklin | $80 | $131 | flat |
| Dayton / FairbornGreene / Montgomery | $74 | $115 | flat |
| HamiltonButler / Warren | $74 | $124 | flat |
| SanduskyErie | $68 | $116–$144 | Jan |
| All other Ohio locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Cincinnati — Ohio's most expensive per diem area — in January totals $1,039: $652 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Cincinnati month-by-month rates →
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Ohio per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Ohio?
- Ohio has 6 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Ohio 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 Ohio?
- Meal reimbursement in Ohio 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.