Per diem rates in Virginia

Per diem in Virginia is $181 a day in most places: $113 for lodging and $68 for M&IE. 10 locations run higher, led by the Washington, D.C. area (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church) at up to $387 a day combined, then Wallops Island at $330. Rates apply through September 30, 2027.

The standard lodging rate rose $3 to $113 for FY2027, which takes the standard per diem from $178 to $181 a day. Among 10 higher-rate Virginia locations, 10 rose, 0 fell, and 0 stayed flat at peak lodging. The Washington, D.C. area moved most, up $19 a night.

Virginia Beach runs $129 to $212 a night for lodging plus $74 for M&IE, or $203 to $286 a day combined. The peak rate applies from June 1 to August 31. That is $2 a day above last year. Lodging is paid at actual cost up to the cap, with a receipt. The rate covers City of Virginia Beach.

In FY2024 the standard rate was $107 for lodging plus $59 for M&IE, or $166 a day. Today's $181 is $15 higher. Use the calculator to confirm your dates.

Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church share the Washington, D.C. rate: $192 to $295 a night for lodging plus $92 for M&IE, or $284 to $387 a day combined. The peak rate applies from March 1 to June 30. That is $19 a day above last year. Lodging is paid at actual cost up to the cap, with a receipt.

Yes, in some places. 4 of 10 higher-rate Virginia locations change lodging by season. Wallops Island runs $132 to $262 a night, and Virginia Beach runs $129 to $212. M&IE stays fixed all year, so check the month you travel.