Office of Fleet & Travel Management

David McFarland, Director

Lodging Establishments Offering State Rates

This list is maintained by the Fleet & Travel Office and is for reference only. Employees/Departments are responsible for making reservations. If you would like to list or remove a lodging establishment, or if you have comments, please contact Amy Boxley at 605-773-3162 or by email at amy.boxley@state.sd.us.

Employees must be traveling on State business. Fleet & Travel Management suggests verifying the state rate being charged at the time a reservation is made. Lodging Establishments are not required to honor state rates, known exceptions are listed. 

Per Diem Rate

ARSD 5:01:02:14 outlines the rates for In-state per diem rates.  In-State Lodging-not to exceed the rate set by the General Service Administration (GSA). The Standard rate of $110.00 per night will apply to travel in all counties in South Dakota, except for those specifically listed by the GSA. Each October 1, the mileage rate and in-state lodging reimbursement rate will update to align with the rates set by the federal government.  FY2025 per diem rates from GSA are now available (click link)  

POV rates:consistent with the mileage reimbursement rate for business set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

POV1- when a state vehicle is NOT available: .67 per mile

POV2- when a state vehicle IS available: .302 per mile

Special Needs Mileage (large vehicle-passenger or cargo van, pick up, or sports utility vehicle): .871 per mile

Special Needs Mileage (regular vehicle-any other motor vehicle)- .67 per mile

An individual with special needs is a person with a disability that makes the person unable temporarily or permanently to operate an unmodified state vehilce but allows the person to operate a personal motor vehicle that is equipped or modified to be operated in spite of the disability. 

*Bed & Breakfast

• Lodging A-E
• Lodging F-K
• Lodging L-O
• Lodging P-R
• Lodging S
• Lodging T-Y