Managing travel expenses in South Carolina involves balancing costs across the state’s diverse regions, from bustling cities to scenic coastal areas.

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South Carolina’s per diem rates set clear allowances for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses, helping businesses budget for travel accurately while staying compliant with federal guidelines. These rates allow your team to plan travel confidently, ensuring fair reimbursements and a consistent expense policy.

South Carolina per diem calculator

Enter your travel dates and destination details—including city and county—to find out your per diem allowance.

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South Carolina per diem rates

If you're traveling to a city in South Carolina 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. Here are the South Carolina cities with specific per diem rates:

Optimize your travel efficiency, from booking to expense reports

Following South Carolina’s per diem rates helps businesses stay compliant with federal guidelines and state regulations. Accurate budgeting and fair reimbursements not only prevent overspending but also ensure employees are compensated fairly, supporting both financial efficiency and employee satisfaction during business travel.

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Ramp makes managing travel expenses easier by letting businesses set precise, location-based per diem rates. This helps businesses stay in compliance while keeping costs under control. Employees can track their allowances effortlessly, staying within budget and understanding their spending limits. With GSA rate integration, customizable multipliers, and flexible settings, Ramp streamlines per diem management for both admins and employees, creating a smooth, efficient travel expense experience.