2025 Per Diem Calculator for Pennsylvania
When traveling for business in Pennsylvania, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Pennsylvania
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Pennsylvania. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Pennsylvania 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 |
Allentown / Easton / Bethlehem | Lehigh / Northampton | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 | $115 |
Bucks | Bucks | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 | $119 |
Chester / Radnor / Essington | Delaware | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 | $127 |
Gettysburg | Adams | $110 | $110 | $110 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $110 | $110 |
Harrisburg | Dauphin excluding Hershey | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 |
Hershey | Hershey | $145 | $145 | $145 | $145 | $145 | $196 | $196 | $196 | $145 | $145 | $145 | $145 |
Lancaster | Lancaster | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 | $123 |
Malvern / Frazer / Berwyn | Chester | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 |
Montgomery | Montgomery | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 |
Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $156 | $156 | $156 | $187 | $187 | $187 | $187 | $187 | $218 | $218 | $218 | $156 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Pennsylvania
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Allentown / Easton / Bethlehem | Lehigh / Northampton | $115 | $79 | $194 |
Bucks | Bucks | $119 | $85 | $204 |
Chester / Radnor / Essington | Delaware | $127 | $85 | $212 |
Gettysburg | Adams | $117 | $73 | $190 |
Harrisburg | Dauphin excluding Hershey | $124 | $79 | $203 |
Hershey | Hershey | $158 | $85 | $243 |
Lancaster | Lancaster | $123 | $79 | $202 |
Malvern / Frazer / Berwyn | Chester | $118 | $85 | $203 |
Montgomery | Montgomery | $126 | $85 | $211 |
Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $184 | $97 | $281 |
Frequently visited states for business
Tips for Business Travelers in Pennsylvania
Traveling in Pennsylvania can be a rewarding experience. Here are some tips to make the most of your business trip:
Top Industries:
- Healthcare: Major medical centers and research institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
- Finance: Includes major firms, particularly in Philadelphia.
- Manufacturing: Includes machinery, chemicals, and food products.
- Education: Home to universities such as the University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University.
- Technology: Includes tech startups and research institutions.
- Retail: Includes both national chains and local retailers.
- Energy: Includes traditional and renewable energy sources.
- Tourism: Attractions include historical sites, natural parks, and cultural events.
- Transportation: Includes logistics and transportation services.
- Agriculture: Major producer of dairy, mushrooms, and apples.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- Comcast (Philadelphia): Major telecommunications and media conglomerate.
- Vanguard Group (Malvern): Major investment management company.
- Aramark (Philadelphia): Provides food services and facilities management.
- Hershey (Hershey): Major producer of confectionery products.
- PPL Corporation (Allentown): Provides electricity and natural gas services.
