
What is the per diem rate in Ohio?
Ohio follows the federal standard of $181 a day in FY2027 ($113 lodging, $68 M&IE) everywhere except 6 listed locations. Cincinnati is the costliest, at up to $256 a day combined. The rates apply through September 30, 2027.
After Cincinnati, the highest-rate Ohio locations are Sandusky (up to $174 a night) and Cleveland (up to $167 a night), plus 3 more. Rates follow the county, so a town inside a listed county gets that county's rate. Every other place in Ohio uses the standard $181.
Lodging in one Ohio location changes by season. Sandusky peaks at $174 from June 1 to August 31 and drops to $120 from October 1 to November 30 and from September 1 to September 30.
Use the Ohio per diem calculator to add your dates and get the total for your trip.
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