Sending employees on business trips across Maryland can lead to quickly accumulating expenses. Managing these costs doesn’t have to be complicated. By using Maryland's per diem rates, you can set standard amounts for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. This ensures employees receive fair reimbursements while keeping travel costs under control.

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In a state where travel costs change between regions and seasons, clear per diem rules make it easier to report expenses and help your business follow federal rules. This makes travel expense management more predictable and easy.

Maryland per diem calculator

Input the dates of your business travel, along with the location, county, and city, to calculate your per diem allowance in Maryland.

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Maryland per diem rates

For travel to Maine cities without specific per diem rates, the standard federal rates set by the General Services Administration (GSA) applies: $110 for lodging and $68 per day for meals and incidentals, effective from October 2024 to September 2025.

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However, cities and counties throughout the state have different per diem rates, reflecting local living expenses and seasonal demand. Here's a breakdown:

Take control of business travel and expenses with Ramp

Knowing Maryland’s per diem rates helps your business stay compliant, avoid overspending, and reduce the risk of disputes. Clear per diem practices set straightforward guidelines, making expense management transparent and stress-free for your team.

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Ramp makes travel expense management easy, offering corporate cards and powerful expense management solutions to track and control spending. Here’s how Ramp can support your company’s travel needs:

• Set location-based per diem rates to maintain compliance and control costs.
• Equip your team with tools to track their per diem allowances in real time, helping them stay within budget.
• Simplify per diem management with GSA rate integration and customizable multipliers, making it easy for both admins and employees.