Keeping business travel expenses manageable requires clear guidelines, and per diem rates are essential for establishing those standards. These rates provide preset allowances for lodging, meals, and incidental costs, removing the guesswork from reimbursements and ensuring fair compensation for employees.

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In Ohio, setting fixed per diem rates helps your business keep budgets under control while supporting a consistent expense policy. This gives employees clear spending limits, helping them avoid unexpected costs while traveling.

Ohio per diem calculator

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

Ohio per diem rates

If you're traveling to a city in Ohio without a specific per diem rate, the standard federal rates of $110 for lodging and $68 per day for meals and incidentals will apply. These rates are set by the General Services Administration (GSA) and are effective from October 2024 to September 2025.

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For cities with location-specific rates, the GSA provides fixed per diem amounts to account for cost variations, such as Columbus. Here are the Ohio cities with specific per diem rates:

Effortlessly manage business travel, from booking to tracking

Ohio’s per diem rates help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, creating a clear standard for travel expenses that benefits both your finance team and employees. Consistent per diem practices keep everyone aligned, minimizing the risk of unexpected expenses.

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Ramp makes it even easier by automating location-specific per diem rates and simplifying the reimbursement process. With real-time tracking, GSA rate integration, and flexible policy controls, Ramp keeps travel expenses organized and reporting hassle-free, providing a seamless experience for both administrators and employees.