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. DIRECT BILLING questions/applications should be directed to your department's finance office. 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)
| Primary Destination | County | Maximum Loding Rate+Taxes and Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 |
| Deadwood/Spearfish | Lawrence |
October: $110 November-April: $110 May-September: $140 |
| Hot Springs | Fall River/Custer |
October-May: $110 June-September: $161 |
| Rapid City | Pennington |
October-May: $110 June-August: $158 September: $110 |
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.
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