Virginia Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Virginia has 10 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 District of Columbia — up to $276/night lodging in March plus $92/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlacksburgMontgomery | $68 | $122 | flat |
| CharlottesvilleCity of Charlottesville / Albemarle | $80 | $136 | 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 |
| LoudounLoudoun | $80 | $115 | flat |
| LynchburgCampbell / Lynchburg City | $68 | $110–$115 | Jan |
| RichmondCity of Richmond | $80 | $157 | flat |
| RoanokeCity limits of Roanoke | $74 | $119 | flat |
| Virginia BeachCity of Virginia Beach | $74 | $124–$210 | Jun |
| Wallops IslandAccomack | $68 | $131–$248 | Jul |
| Williamsburg / YorkJames City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg | $80 | $110–$134 | Apr |
| All other Virginia locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to District of Columbia — Virginia's most expensive per diem area — in March totals $1,518: $1,104 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). District of Columbia month-by-month rates →
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Virginia per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Virginia?
- Virginia has 10 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Virginia 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 Virginia?
- Meal reimbursement in Virginia 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.