2025 Per Diem Calculator for Maine
When traveling for business in Maine, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Maine
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Maine. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Maine when you travel there for business.
City | County | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 |
Bar Harbor / Rockport | Hancock / Knox | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $209 | $209 | $304 | $304 | $264 | $264 | $128 | $128 |
Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford | York | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $201 | $201 | $153 | $153 | $119 | $119 |
Portland | Cumberland / Sagadahoc | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $114 | $211 | $211 | $211 | $199 | $199 | $114 | $114 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Maine
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Bar Harbor / Rockport | Hancock / Knox | $194 | $97 | $291 |
Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford | York | $138 | $91 | $229 |
Portland | Cumberland / Sagadahoc | $152 | $85 | $237 |
Frequently visited states for business
Tips for Business Travelers in Maine
Traveling in Maine can be a rewarding experience. Here are some tips to make the most of your business trip:
Top Industries:
- Lobster Fishing: Maine is one of the largest lobster producers in the U.S.
- Forestry: Significant timber industry with extensive forest lands.
- Tourism: Attractions include Acadia National Park and coastal towns.
- Manufacturing: Includes paper products, machinery, and boat building.
- Agriculture: Produces potatoes, blueberries, and dairy products.
- Healthcare: Includes major hospitals and medical research centers.
- Education: Home to universities like the University of Maine.
- Technology: Emerging sector with a focus on software and digital media.
- Renewable Energy: Investments in wind and solar energy projects.
- Retail: Includes both local and national retailers.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- L.L.Bean (Freeport): Retailer known for outdoor gear and clothing.
- Hannaford Bros. Co. (Scarborough): Operates a chain of supermarkets.
- Bath Iron Works (Bath): Shipbuilding company specializing in naval vessels.
- Central Maine Power (Augusta): Provides electricity to central and southern Maine.
- MaineHealth (Portland): Operates a network of hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor): Biomedical research institution focusing on genetics.
