Per diem · CaliforniaFY2027
Oakland, CA
GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Alameda
Lodging / night$152same all year
M&IE / day$92meals + incidentals
First/last day$6975% of M&IE
Max per full day$244
Above standard rate+$39lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$7+4.8% · M&IE unchanged
Lodging month by month
Oct$152
Nov$152
Dec$152
Jan$152
Feb$152
Mar$152
Apr$152
May$152
Jun$152
Jul$152
Aug$152
Sep$152
Oct 2026Same rate all yearSep 2027
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FY2027 rates by season
| Dates | Max lodging | M&IE | Max per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | $152 | $92 | $244 |
Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.
M&IE breakdown for $92
Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $23 |
| Lunch | $26 |
| Dinner | $38 |
| Incidental expenses | $5 |
| Total M&IE per day | $92 |
| First and last day of travel (75%) | $69 |
Rate history
Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.
| Fiscal year | Lodging | M&IE | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $152 | $92 | 1 |
| FY2026 | $145 | $92 | 1 |
| FY2025 | $145 | $92 | 1 |
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Common questions
What is the per diem rate for Oakland in FY2027?
For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Oakland, CA is $152 per night, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $92 per day.
How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Oakland?
Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $69 in Oakland.
Which counties does the Oakland per diem rate cover?
The Oakland rate applies to: Alameda. Places outside the listed counties use the standard CONUS rate of $113 lodging and $68 M&IE.
Is the lodging rate the amount I get paid?
No. Lodging is a maximum. You are reimbursed your actual hotel cost up to the nightly rate; hotel taxes are reimbursed separately. M&IE is a flat daily allowance.