How do I calculate a Cardiff By The Sea trip total?

Use the GSA per diem calculator with California and this ZIP or locality selected. Lodging is per night; M&IE is 100% on full days and 75% on the first and last calendar days.

Cardiff By The Sea per diem rates

Q: What is the GSA per diem rate for Cardiff By The Sea?

GSA does not list Cardiff By The Sea as its own key city. ZIP 92007 maps to San Diego: $86 M&IE and peak lodging $237.

San Diego County · ZIP 92007 · FY 2026

Official travel to Cardiff By The Sea in San Diego County (sample ZIP 92007) is not its own GSA key city. GSA maps this ZIP to the San Diego high-cost locality : $86 M&IE and peak lodging $237.

First and last travel days use 75% of M&IE ($64.5). Lodging is a monthly maximum (before tax). Statewide default CONUS is $110 lodging + $68 M&IE when no higher locality applies.

Assigned M&IE: $86
Peak lodging: $237

Calculate Cardiff By The Sea per diem San Diego monthly table

Example: 3-night trip in Cardiff By The Sea

Four travel days at the assigned San Diego caps: two at 75% M&IE and two at 100%, plus three nights at peak lodging $237.

Lodging: 3 × $237 = $711
M&IE: 2 × $64.5 + 2 × $86 = $301
Estimated total: $1,012

Frequently asked questions

What is the GSA per diem rate for Cardiff By The Sea?

GSA does not publish a separate key-city rate named Cardiff By The Sea. ZIP 92007 maps to San Diego: $86 M&IE and peak lodging $237.

How do I calculate a trip to Cardiff By The Sea?

Open the GSA calculator with this locality selected, or enter ZIP 92007. First and last days are 75% of M&IE.

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