Calculate New York City’s per diem allowance for your business travel

New York City

New York City's per diem rates set the standard for managing travel expenses in one of the world’s busiest business hubs. They provide clear benchmarks for lodging, meals, and incidental costs, ensuring employees are reimbursed fairly while helping businesses manage budgets effectively.

These tailored rates reflect the city’s higher cost of living, allowing businesses to plan and track travel expenses without unnecessary complexity.

New York City per diem rate calculator

To calculate your per diem allowance while traveling to New York City, enter the dates of your business travel.

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New York City per diem rates

New York City’s per diem rates are designed to accommodate the high cost of travel in one of the world’s busiest business hubs. The General Services Administration (GSA) adjusts these rates almost monthly to reflect seasonal changes in lodging expenses, ensuring they accurately represent the city's cost dynamics.

Use the calculator above for the latest rates specific to your travel dates. Meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) remain consistent throughout the year, providing predictable reimbursements for business travelers navigating the city's demands.

Daily lodging rates, FY 2026
CountyOct 2025NovDecJan 2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Default*$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110
Albany$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117
Bronx$342$342$342$179$179$281$281$281$281$237$237$342
Broome$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117
Dutchess$115$115$115$115$115$115$115$115$115$115$115$115
Erie$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$139$139$126
Essex$165$165$165$165$165$144$144$144$144$238$238$165
Kings$342$342$342$179$179$281$281$281$281$237$237$342
Monroe$132$132$132$132$132$132$132$132$132$132$132$132
Nassau$164$164$164$164$164$164$164$164$164$164$164$164
New York$342$342$342$179$179$281$281$281$281$237$237$342
Niagara$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$110$142$142$142$110
Onondaga$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122
Orange$123$123$123$123$123$123$123$123$123$123$123$123
Oswego$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122$122
Queens$342$342$342$179$179$281$281$281$281$237$237$342
Rensselaer$121$121$121$121$121$121$121$121$121$121$121$121
Richmond$342$342$342$179$179$281$281$281$281$237$237$342
Rockland$129$129$129$129$129$129$129$129$129$129$129$129
Saratoga$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$214$214$126
Schenectady$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$126$214$214$126
Suffolk$155$155$155$155$155$155$155$155$155$155$155$155
Tompkins$144$144$144$144$144$144$144$144$144$144$144$144
Ulster$139$139$139$139$139$139$139$139$139$139$139$139
Warren$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$117$186$186$117
Westchester$161$161$161$161$161$161$161$161$161$161$161$161
*Applies to counties without specified rates
Daily meals & incidentals rates, FY 2026
CountyM&IE Rate
Default*$68
Albany$86
Bronx$92
Broome$74
Dutchess$80
Erie$80
Essex$86
Kings$92
Monroe$80
Nassau$86
New York$92
Niagara$80
Onondaga$80
Orange$80
Oswego$80
Queens$92
Rensselaer$80
Richmond$92
Rockland$80
Saratoga$80
Schenectady$80
Suffolk$86
Tompkins$80
Ulster$86
Warren$86
Westchester$92
*Applies to counties without specified rates

Take control of business travel with Ramp

New York City's per diem rates provide a structured approach to staying compliant with state and federal travel regulations, making expense management straightforward for businesses operating in this high-cost hub.

Ramp takes the hassle out of managing per diem allowances in New York City by automating location-specific rates and ensuring compliance with GSA standards. Employees can seamlessly track their allowances, reducing administrative work and improving visibility into travel spending.

With Ramp, managing travel expenses in a city as dynamic as New York becomes effortless. From maintaining compliance to optimizing expense tracking, Ramp equips your business with the tools to navigate corporate travel management effectively.

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