Libya: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Tripoli is $353 a day, made up of $283 for lodging and $70 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $200 a day ($130 lodging, $70 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 5 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Aug 1, 2026.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $220 per person and a mid-range day at $100. See what Libya costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benghazi | All year | $130 | $70 | $200 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Misurata | All year | $130 | $70 | $200 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Sirte | All year | $130 | $70 | $200 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Tripoli | All year | $283 | $70 | $353 | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $130 | $70 | $200 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.