Vermont Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Vermont has 5 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 Montpelier — up to $227/night lodging in August plus $74/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonChittenden | $86 | $128–$202 | May |
| ManchesterBennington | $86 | $168–$220 | Aug |
| MontpelierWashington | $74 | $167–$227 | Aug |
| Stowe Lamoille | $86 | $148–$185 | Jan |
| White River JunctionWindsor | $86 | $144 | flat |
| All other Vermont locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Montpelier — Vermont's most expensive per diem area — in August totals $1,241: $908 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Montpelier month-by-month rates →
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Vermont per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Vermont?
- Vermont has 5 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Vermont 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 Vermont?
- Meal reimbursement in Vermont 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.