Per diem · VirginiaFY2027
Blacksburg, VA
GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Montgomery
Lodging / night$126same all year
M&IE / day$68meals + incidentals
First/last day$5175% of M&IE
Max per full day$194
Above standard rate+$13lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak+$4+3.3% · M&IE unchanged
Lodging month by month
Oct$126
Nov$126
Dec$126
Jan$126
Feb$126
Mar$126
Apr$126
May$126
Jun$126
Jul$126
Aug$126
Sep$126
Oct 2026Same rate all yearSep 2027
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FY2027 rates by season
| Dates | Max lodging | M&IE | Max per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| All year | $126 | $68 | $194 |
Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.
M&IE breakdown for $68
Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.
| Meal | Amount |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | $16 |
| Lunch | $19 |
| Dinner | $28 |
| Incidental expenses | $5 |
| Total M&IE per day | $68 |
| First and last day of travel (75%) | $51 |
Rate history
Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.
| Fiscal year | Lodging | M&IE | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $126 | $68 | 1 |
| FY2026 | $122 | $68 | 1 |
| FY2025 | $122 | $68 | 1 |
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Common questions
What is the per diem rate for Blacksburg in FY2027?
For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Blacksburg, VA is $126 per night, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $68 per day.
How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Blacksburg?
Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $51 in Blacksburg.
Which counties does the Blacksburg per diem rate cover?
The Blacksburg rate applies to: Montgomery. 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.