2026 Bakersfield / Ridgecrest, CA Per Diem Rate
This page shows the official GSA lodging and M&IE rates for Bakersfield / Ridgecrest, California, in fiscal year 2026. The covered area is listed by county or location definition below.
$132 highest lodging cap published for this destination
$74 daily M&IE rate
69 ZIP codes ZIP coverage in the official ZIP file
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Federal travel per diem
2026 Bakersfield / Ridgecrest, CA Per Diem Rate
Official GSA lodging and M&IE rates for fiscal year 2026.
Covered area: Kern.
Month-by-month lodging rates
| Month | Lodging |
|---|---|
| Oct | $132 |
| Nov | $132 |
| Dec | $132 |
| Jan | $132 |
| Feb | $132 |
| Mar | $132 |
| Apr | $132 |
| May | $132 |
| Jun | $132 |
| Jul | $132 |
| Aug | $132 |
| Sep | $132 |
Covered area
Kern
How to use this rate
Use this page when your official travel destination falls inside the location definition above. The lodging cap can change during the year in seasonal destinations, while the M&IE rate usually stays flat for the whole fiscal year.
Month-by-month lodging rates
| Month | Lodging |
|---|---|
| Oct | $132 |
| Nov | $132 |
| Dec | $132 |
| Jan | $132 |
| Feb | $132 |
| Mar | $132 |
| Apr | $132 |
| May | $132 |
| Jun | $132 |
| Jul | $132 |
| Aug | $132 |
| Sep | $132 |
Sample ZIP codes in this destination
9320393205932069321593216