
What is the per diem rate in Delaware?
Delaware follows the federal standard of $181 a day in FY2027 ($113 lodging, $68 M&IE) everywhere except 2 listed locations. Lewes is the costliest, at up to $290 a day combined. The rates apply through September 30, 2027.
After Lewes, the highest-rate Delaware locations are Wilmington (up to $127 a night). Rates follow the county, so a town inside a listed county gets that county's rate. Every other place in Delaware uses the standard $181.
Lodging in one Delaware location changes by season. Lewes peaks at $216 from June 1 to August 31 and drops to $126 from October 1 to May 31 and from September 1 to September 30.
Use the Delaware per diem calculator to add your dates and get the total for your trip.
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