Per Diem Lodging & Meal Rates

Lodging 

Daily lodging limits are listed on these sites for Out-of-State and International destinations.  International per diem limits are updated frequently and may rise or fall between the time that you plan your trip and the actual trip itself.  The rate in effect during the actual trip dates is the limit that applies to your Travel Expense Report.

As of July 1, 2008, the standard lodging limit is $70 per night within the State of Wisconsin.  However, the limit is $80 per night in Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha counties.

Meals

The per diem meal limit for ALL of Wisconsin is:  Breakfast $8, Lunch $9, and Dinner $17. 

The per diem meal limit for ALL Out-of-State U.S. locations is:  Breakfast $10, Lunch $10, and Dinner $20. 

International per diem meal limits are available from the U.S. Department of State.  These rates vary by city and can change monthly.  The daily total for international meal per diems should be allocated as follows:  Breakfast 20%, Lunch 30%,  Dinner 50%.

 

Comments to De Anne Otto
Last modified on 01/16/09