Colorado has 16 locations with their own GSA per diem rates for FY2027. The highest lodging allowances apply to seasonal destinations such as Aspen, Vail and Telluride.
Use the table below to compare per diem rates across Colorado and calculate the total allowance for your trip.
Colorado per diem rates by city
Cities with their own GSA rate for FY2027, highest lodging first. Seasonal cities show their range.
| City / area | Lodging / night | M&IE / day |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen | $173–$419 | $92 |
| Vail | $205–$417 | $92 |
| Telluride | $186–$367 | $92 |
| Steamboat Springs | $126–$299 | $92 |
| Silverthorne / Breckenridge | $164–$296 | $92 |
| Denver / Aurora | $170–$227 | $92 |
| Montrose | $143–$194 | $74 |
| Durango | $122–$190 | $80 |
| Grand Lake | $128–$182 | $86 |
| Crested Butte / Gunnison | $140–$179 | $86 |
| Colorado Springs | $128–$176 | $86 |
| Boulder / Broomfield | $125–$173 | $80 |
| Fort Collins / Loveland | $120–$157 | $80 |
| Cortez | $113–$140 | $74 |
| Douglas | $113–$139 | $80 |
| All other Colorado locations (CONUS standard) | $113 | $68 |
Calculate a Colorado trip
Pick any city and your dates to total the lodging + M&IE per diem, including the first/last-day 75% rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate for Colorado in 2027?＋
Colorado has 16 GSA-listed cities with their own rates (up to $419 lodging). Everywhere else in Colorado uses the CONUS standard of $113 lodging and $68 M&IE.
What is the standard per diem rate in Colorado?＋
Cities without a specific GSA rate use the FY2027 CONUS standard: $113 for lodging and $68 for meals & incidentals per day.
Is per diem taxable in Colorado?＋
No — reimbursement at or below the GSA rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee anywhere in the U.S., including Colorado.