Per Diem for a 7-Day Conference or Training
Estimates total per diem expenses for attending a week-long conference or training session.
How to use this tool
- Enter the number of days of travel.
- Enter your daily lodging rate (hotel cost per night).
- Enter your daily meals and incidentals allowance.
- Add any other daily expenses.
- The calculator shows the daily total and the full trip allowance.
A week-long conference with nightly lodging and daily allowances quickly adds up — this calculator shows the total you can claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What is per diem?
- Per diem (Latin: 'per day') is a daily allowance paid to employees to cover expenses such as accommodation, meals, and incidentals while travelling for work. Rates vary by destination.
- What is the US federal per diem rate?
- The US GSA (General Services Administration) sets per diem rates for government employees. The standard 2024 continental US rate is $166 for lodging and $79 for meals and incidentals.