Houston’s per diem rates provide businesses with a reliable way to manage travel expenses in a city celebrated for its energy industry, diverse culture, and expansive skyline. As a hub for global commerce and innovation, Houston attracts professionals from around the world.

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These rates ensure employees are reimbursed fairly for lodging, meals, and incidental costs while helping businesses maintain control over reimbursable expenses. Tailored to the city’s dynamic travel demands, they make planning and managing expenses straightforward and efficient.

Houston per diem rate calculator

‍To calculate your per diem allowance for travel to Houston, simply input your business travel dates.

Houston per diem rates

For fiscal year (FY) 2025, the General Services Administration (GSA) has set Houston's per diem rates as follows:

• Lodging: $128 per night
• Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $80 per day

These rates apply uniformly throughout the year, providing consistent guidelines for reimbursable expenses. For the most current information, refer to the GSA's per diem rates page.

Manage business travel from booking to tracking

Houston’s per diem rates provide businesses with a dependable framework for managing travel expenses while staying compliant with federal guidelines. With fixed rates for lodging and meals throughout the year, these rates make it easier to plan and stay within budget.

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Ramp takes the hassle out of managing per diem expenses in Houston by automating rate calculations and ensuring full GSA compliance. Employees can log expenses effortlessly and track updates in real time, eliminating the need for manual tracking or handling stacks of reimbursement receipts.

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With Ramp, managing travel expenses in Houston becomes a smooth and efficient process. From compliance to expense tracking, Ramp empowers your business to manage travel with confidence and ease.