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FY2027 GSA rates · Tucson, Arizona

Davis-Monthan AFB per diem rates

Lodging cap and M&IE for the Tucson (Pima), AZ locality — the numbers DTS uses for a Davis-Monthan AFB authorization — and what they mean for a month in a crashpad.

Lodging cap · Oct 2026

$154 / night

Seasonal: $154–$208 across FY2027 · M&IE $80 / day

Breakfast / lunch / dinner
$20 · $22 · $33
Incidentals
$5
First / last travel day (75%)
$60

30-night lodging at cap

$4,620

what a crashpad at the rate reimburses

M&IE · 31 days

$2,440

yours to manage

On-base (Oct, 30 nights · FY2027)

$3,300

$110 / night · VOQ/VQ

Total your exact dates Davis-Monthan AFB crashpads
MonthLodging capM&IE
Oct 2026$154$80
Nov 2026$154$80
Dec 2026$154$80
Jan 2027$208$80
Feb 2027$208$80
Mar 2027$208$80
Apr 2027$154$80
May 2027$154$80
Jun 2027$154$80
Jul 2027$154$80
Aug 2027$154$80
Sep 2027$154$80

Source: GSA per diem API, FY2027. Lodging taxes are reimbursed separately in CONUS. Non-foreign OCONUS (Alaska, Hawaii) rates are set by DoD and may differ from GSA.

Crashpad vs. the cap at Davis-Monthan AFB

Lodging on TDY is reimbursed at actual cost up to the locality rate. A hotel at the cap and a furnished house at the cap reimburse identically — the difference is what you get for it. We're expanding at Davis-Monthan AFB; tell us your dates and we'll match you with an opening or a vetted option near the gate.

Three things to check before you book

  1. Government lodging first. Get the non-availability number in writing if on-base is full — here's how.
  2. Longer stays. Check seasonal rates and your travel authorization. Duration alone does not trigger the former long-term flat-rate reduction.
  3. Receipts. Nightly rate, dates, taxes, zero balance. A booking confirmation is not a receipt.

Full explainer: TDY per diem, explained. Local intel: The Davis-Monthan AFB guide.

Questions

Davis-Monthan AFB per diem FAQ

What is the per diem lodging rate at Davis-Monthan AFB?
For FY2027 the Tucson, AZ locality lodging rate is $154–$208 per night depending on month, plus $80 M&IE per full day ($60 on travel days).
Do I keep the difference if my lodging costs less than the Davis-Monthan AFB rate?
No — lodging is reimbursed at actual cost up to the cap, with receipts. M&IE is a flat daily amount you keep regardless of what you spend.
Is on-base lodging required at Davis-Monthan AFB?
Check government lodging first. If it's full you'll be issued a non-availability number authorizing commercial lodging up to the locality rate — a Base Crashpads crashpad priced at or below the cap then costs you nothing out of pocket.
Does the rate change during a long TDY?
The lodging cap follows the calendar month of each night, so seasonal localities change mid-stay. The former duration-based 75%/55% reduction was repealed in 2018. Confirm your applicable lodging allowance and any authorized restrictions before booking.

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