Virginia per diem rates by city
Cities with their own GSA rate for FY2026, highest lodging first. Seasonal cities show their range. Anywhere not listed defaults to the CONUS standard of $110 lodging / $68 M&IE.
| City / area | Lodging / night | M&IE / day |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $183–$276 | $92 |
| Wallops Island | $131–$248 | $68 |
| Virginia Beach | $124–$210 | $74 |
| Richmond | $157 | $80 |
| Charlottesville | $136 | $80 |
| Williamsburg / York | $110–$134 | $80 |
| Blacksburg | $122 | $68 |
| Roanoke | $119 | $74 |
| Loudoun | $115 | $80 |
| Lynchburg | $110–$115 | $68 |
| All other Virginia locations (CONUS standard) | $110 | $68 |
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GSA Per Diem Calculator · FY2026
Virginia per diem
Meals provided?
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · VA · FY2026 · GSA
$183
Lodging / night
$92
M&IE / day
$596
Total trip per diem
2 nights · 3 days (first & last day at 75% M&IE = $69)
Rates published by GSA · fiscal year Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Reimbursement at or below this rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee. Learn more →
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate for Virginia in 2026?＋
Virginia has 11 GSA-listed cities with their own rates (up to $276 lodging). Everywhere else in Virginia uses the CONUS standard of $110 lodging and $68 M&IE.
What is the standard per diem rate in Virginia?＋
Cities without a specific GSA rate use the FY2026 CONUS standard: $110 for lodging and $68 for meals & incidentals per day.
Is per diem taxable in Virginia?＋
No — reimbursement at or below the GSA rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee anywhere in the U.S., including Virginia.