Spain: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Madrid is $520 a day, made up of $386 for lodging and $134 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $378 a day ($238 lodging, $140 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 20 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Nov 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 $307 per person and a mid-range day at $138. See what Spain costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almeria | All year | $161 | $104 | $265 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Balearic Islands | All year | $242 | $131 | $373 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Barcelona | All year | $293 | $128 | $421 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Bilbao | All year | $199 | $124 | $323 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Fuengirola | All year | $228 | $122 | $350 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| La Coruna | All year | $224 | $131 | $355 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | All year | $271 | $148 | $419 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Madrid | All year | $386 | $134 | $520 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Malaga | All year | $266 | $140 | $406 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Marbella | All year | $143 | $95 | $238 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Oviedo | All year | $118 | $88 | $206 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| San Sebastian | All year | $230 | $154 | $384 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | All year | $124 | $86 | $210 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Santander | All year | $165 | $85 | $250 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Santiago de Compostela | All year | $269 | $139 | $408 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Seville | All year | $297 | $124 | $421 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Valencia | All year | $289 | $115 | $404 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Vigo | All year | $138 | $86 | $224 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Zaragoza | All year | $234 | $145 | $379 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $238 | $140 | $378 | Nov 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.
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