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When traveling for business in Virginia, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Virginia
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Virginia. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Virginia 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 |
Blacksburg | Montgomery | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 |
Charlottesville | City of Charlottesville / Albemarle | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 |
District of Columbia | Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) | $196 | $196 | $276 | $276 | $276 | $276 | $183 | $183 | $275 | $275 | $196 | $196 |
Loudoun | Loudoun | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 |
Lynchburg | Campbell / Lynchburg City | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $110 | $110 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 |
Richmond | City of Richmond | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 |
Roanoke | City limits of Roanoke | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 |
Virginia Beach | City of Virginia Beach | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $210 | $210 | $210 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 |
Wallops Island | Accomack | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $248 | $248 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 |
Williamsburg / York | James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg | $110 | $110 | $110 | $134 | $134 | $134 | $134 | $134 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Virginia
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Blacksburg | Montgomery | $122 | $73 | $195 |
Charlottesville | City of Charlottesville / Albemarle | $136 | $85 | $221 |
District of Columbia | Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) | $234 | $97 | $331 |
Loudoun | Loudoun | $115 | $85 | $200 |
Lynchburg | Campbell / Lynchburg City | $114 | $73 | $187 |
Richmond | City of Richmond | $157 | $85 | $242 |
Roanoke | City limits of Roanoke | $119 | $79 | $198 |
Virginia Beach | City of Virginia Beach | $146 | $79 | $225 |
Wallops Island | Accomack | $151 | $73 | $224 |
Williamsburg / York | James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg | $122 | $85 | $207 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to Virginia
Business-travel costs in Virginia are not uniform across the state. Match the destination’s rate with the rules in your corporate travel policy so the booking, allowance, and approval process stay aligned.
Where business travelers stay in Virginia
For a trip involving Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, travelers building an itinerary around a venue or arrival point can compare hotels near Dulles airport and hotels near Greater Richmond 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 Virginia, 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:
- Government: Major hub for federal agencies and defense contractors, particularly in Northern Virginia.
- Technology: Includes a growing tech sector, particularly in the Dulles Technology Corridor.
- Healthcare: Major medical centers and healthcare services.
- Education: Home to universities like the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.
- Tourism: Attractions include historical sites, natural parks, and cultural events.
- Finance: Includes banking and financial services, particularly in Richmond.
- Manufacturing: Includes machinery, electronics, and food products.
- Agriculture: Includes production of tobacco, poultry, and wine.
- Retail: Includes both national chains and local retailers.
- Transportation and Logistics: Includes major transportation infrastructure and logistics companies.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- Northrop Grumman (Falls Church): Major defense and aerospace contractor.
- Booz Allen Hamilton (McLean): Management and technology consulting firm.
- Capital One (McLean): Major financial services company.
- SAIC (Reston): Specializes in technology and engineering services.
- Leidos (Reston): Provides scientific, engineering, and IT services.
- Smithfield Foods (Smithfield): Major producer of pork products.
