2026 Per Diem Calculator for Rhode Island
When traveling for business in Rhode Island, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Rhode Island
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Rhode Island. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Rhode Island when you travel there for business.
City | County | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 |
Jamestown / Middletown / Newport | Newport | $141 | $141 | $141 | $141 | $141 | $268 | $268 | $268 | $218 | $218 | $141 | $141 |
Providence / Bristol | Providence / Bristol | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 | $154 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Rhode Island
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Jamestown / Middletown / Newport | Newport | $186 | $85 | $271 |
Providence / Bristol | Providence / Bristol | $154 | $85 | $239 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to Rhode Island
A trip within Rhode Island can have different lodging allowances depending on where the work takes place. Use the applicable city rate as a planning benchmark, then check your corporate travel policy before committing to a hotel or extending the stay.
Where business travelers stay in Rhode Island
For a trip involving Providence, Newport, and Warwick, travelers building an itinerary around a venue or arrival point can compare hotels near Rhode Island Convention Center with the per-diem rate for that market. Location, transfer time, and an early departure can matter as much as the nightly price.
Conferences, meetings, and company offsites
When an agenda combines client meetings, a conference, or an offsite in Rhode Island, choose the rate for the actual overnight location rather than a nearby market. Confirm the venue, airport, and hotel plan before the trip so attendees are working from the same assumptions.
Using per diem and documenting expenses
Per diem is an allowance framework, not a substitute for an employer’s rules. Treat each qualifying business expense according to your policy, retain supporting documentation when required, and submit an expense report with the business purpose and trip details your organization requests.
Top Industries:
- Healthcare: Includes major medical centers and research institutions.
- Education: Home to universities like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.
- Manufacturing: Includes textiles, machinery, and electronics.
- Finance: Includes banking and financial services.
- Retail: Includes both national chains and local retailers.
- Tourism: Attractions include beaches, historic sites, and cultural events.
- Construction: Includes residential and commercial development.
- Technology: Growing sector with a focus on software and tech startups.
- Marine Industries: Includes boat building and maritime services.
- Agriculture: Includes production of crops like vegetables and dairy.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- Hasbro (Pawtucket): Major toy and game manufacturer.
- Textron (Providence): Diversified industrial conglomerate.
- CVS Health (Woonsocket): Provides pharmacy services and healthcare products.
- Brown University (Providence): Prestigious private university.
- Amica Mutual Insurance (Lincoln): Provides insurance services.
