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Cambridge / St. Michaels, MD

GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Dorchester / Talbot
Lodging / night$147–$195varies by season
M&IE / day$80meals + incidentals
First/last day$6075% of M&IE
Max per full day$275
Above standard rate+$82lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$9+4.8% · M&IE unchanged

Lodging month by month

Oct$147
Nov$147
Dec$147
Jan$147
Feb$147
Mar$147
Apr$147
May$147
Jun$195
Jul$195
Aug$195
Sep$147
Oct 2026Peak $195 in Jun, Jul, Aug · low $147Sep 2027

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FY2027 rates by season

DatesMax lodgingM&IEMax per day
Oct 1 – May 31$147$80$227
Jun 1 – Aug 31$195$80$275
Sep 1 – Sep 30$147$80$227

Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.

M&IE breakdown for $80

Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.

MealAmount
Breakfast$20
Lunch$22
Dinner$33
Incidental expenses$5
Total M&IE per day$80
First and last day of travel (75%)$60

Rate history

Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.

Fiscal yearLodgingM&IESeasons
FY2027$147–$195$803
FY2026$145–$186$803
FY2025$145–$186$803
Driving? The GSA rate for your own car is 76¢ per mile from July 1, 2026. Mileage rates and calculator →

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Common questions

What is the per diem rate for Cambridge / St. Michaels in FY2027?

For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Cambridge / St. Michaels, MD is $147–$195 per night depending on the season, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $80 per day.

How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Cambridge / St. Michaels?

Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $60 in Cambridge / St. Michaels.

Which counties does the Cambridge / St. Michaels per diem rate cover?

The Cambridge / St. Michaels rate applies to: Dorchester / Talbot. 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.