Calculate San Diego’s per diem allowance for your business travel

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San Diego, with its sunny beaches, thriving biotech sector, and bustling convention scene, is a premier destination for business travel. Whether attending a conference at the waterfront or meeting with clients in the city’s vibrant downtown, managing travel expenses in San Diego requires a reliable framework.

Per diem rates for San Diego offer businesses a structured approach to handling employee reimbursements for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. Tailored to the city’s unique travel landscape, these rates help ensure employees are fairly compensated while businesses stay on budget.

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

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San Diego per diem rates

San Diego’s per diem rates, established by the General Services Administration (GSA), offer a clear and dependable guide for managing travel costs in this coastal hub of business and innovation. Lodging rates adjust seasonally to reflect changing local prices, while meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) remain steady year-round for consistent reimbursements.

Find the most up-to-date rates by using the calculator above, ensuring accurate expense planning and smooth reimbursements for your team’s travel to San Diego.

Daily lodging rates, FY 2026

County	Oct 2025	Nov	Dec	Jan 2026	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Default^*	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110	$110
Alameda	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145	$145
City limits of Santa Monica	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273	$273
Contra Costa	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147	$147
Edwards Air Force Base	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191
El Dorado	$141	$141	$247	$247	$247	$247	$143	$143	$171	$171	$171	$141
Fresno	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129
Humboldt	$125	$125	$125	$125	$125	$125	$125	$125	$172	$172	$172	$125
Inyo	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142
Kern	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132
Los Angeles	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191
Madera	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135	$135
Marin	$153	$153	$153	$153	$153	$153	$153	$153	$175	$175	$175	$175
Mariposa	$181	$181	$181	$203	$203	$203	$203	$181	$181	$181	$181	$181
Mendocino	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129	$129
Mono	$139	$139	$195	$195	$195	$195	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139
Monterey	$191	$191	$191	$191	$199	$199	$199	$199	$199	$279	$279	$191
Napa	$246	$246	$172	$172	$246	$246	$246	$246	$246	$246	$246	$246
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142
Nevada	$142	$142	$169	$169	$169	$146	$146	$146	$173	$173	$173	$142
Orange	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191
Placer	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131
Riverside	$186	$186	$186	$186	$186	$186	$186	$141	$141	$141	$141	$141
Sacramento	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150	$150
San Bernardino	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124	$124
San Diego	$199	$199	$199	$199	$199	$199	$199	$199	$237	$237	$199	$199
San Francisco	$272	$272	$272	$259	$259	$259	$259	$259	$259	$259	$259	$272
San Joaquin	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132	$132
San Luis Obispo	$163	$163	$163	$163	$163	$163	$163	$163	$203	$203	$163	$163
San Mateo	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183	$183
Santa Barbara	$205	$205	$205	$205	$205	$205	$205	$205	$205	$262	$262	$205
Santa Clara	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192	$192
Santa Cruz	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139	$139	$176	$176	$176	$139
Sonoma	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157	$157
Tulare	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131	$131
Ventura	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191	$191
Yolo	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142	$142

*Applies to counties without specified rates

Daily meals & incidentals rates, FY 2026

County	M&IE Rate
Default^*	$68
Alameda	$92
City limits of Santa Monica	$92
Contra Costa	$86
Edwards Air Force Base	$86
El Dorado	$86
Fresno	$86
Humboldt	$86
Inyo	$80
Kern	$74
Los Angeles	$86
Madera	$80
Marin	$92
Mariposa	$86
Mendocino	$86
Mono	$86
Monterey	$92
Napa	$92
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake	$80
Nevada	$86
Orange	$86
Placer	$86
Riverside	$86
Sacramento	$86
San Bernardino	$86
San Diego	$86
San Francisco	$92
San Joaquin	$74
San Luis Obispo	$86
San Mateo	$86
Santa Barbara	$92
Santa Clara	$92
Santa Cruz	$86
Sonoma	$86
Tulare	$80
Ventura	$86
Yolo	$80

*Applies to counties without specified rates

Manage travel expenses in San Diego effortlessly with Ramp

San Diego’s mix of bustling business districts and iconic waterfront venues makes it a prime destination for work travel—but managing expenses doesn’t have to be complicated. Ramp offers automated per diem calculations, GSA-compliant tools, and real-time tracking to keep your team organized and focused on what matters most.

Whether it’s handling lodging costs or tracking meal allowances, Ramp simplifies every aspect of travel expense management. With tools designed to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy, Ramp helps your business stay compliant and in control, making travel to San Diego seamless and efficient.

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