Per Diem RatesFY 2027 federal travel allowances

New London / Groton per diem ratesConnecticut · FY 2027

The full-year average rose 20.2% from FY 2026, the fifth largest increase among the 295 areas listed in both years, between Ocean Shores (WA) and Stuart (FL). Since FY 2021 its full-year average has climbed 43.3%, the 21st largest rise among the 293 areas listed in all 7 years, between Eugene / Florence (OR) and San Luis Obispo (CA).

Oct 2026$149Nov 2026$149Dec 2026$149Jan 2027$149Feb 2027$149Mar 2027$149Apr 2027$149May 2027$149Jun 2027$149Jul 2027$149Aug 2027$149Sep 2027$149standard $113
Oct 2026$149Nov 2026$149Dec 2026$149Jan 2027$149Feb 2027$149Mar 2027$149Apr 2027$149May 2027$149Jun 2027$149Jul 2027$149Aug 2027$149Sep 2027$149standard $113
$104$104$107$125$124$124$149standard $113$96FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26FY27
$104$149$113FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26FY27

New London / Groton since FY 2021

In FY 2021 New London / Groton ranked 268th of 293 by full-year average, between Lynchburg (VA) and Oklahoma City (OK). Along the way: up 2.9% in FY 2023, up 16.8% in FY 2024, down 0.8% in FY 2025.

Four days in New London / Groton

Monday, October 5, 2026, to Thursday: up to $748, three nights of lodging plus $301 M&IE.

One cap covers all twelve months, 31.9% above the standard rate.

New London / Groton among the 295

$149 here$115$334
$149 here$115$334

New London / Groton’s full-year average lodging cap, $149 a night, ranks second of the 4 Connecticut areas, between Bridgeport / Danbury ($156) and Hartford ($146). Nationally, New London / Groton is 142nd of 295 on that measure, between Boulder / Broomfield (CO, $149) and San Antonio (TX, $149). Connecticut, area by area.