New lodging per diem rates for work travel are out. These cities stretch them furthest
Engine reports new federal per diem rates for lodging took effect on Oct. 1, 2026, with Aurora, CO seeing 96% of hotel rates under the cap.
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New lodging per diem rates for work travel are out. These cities stretch them furthest
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