Utah Per Diem Allowance

Calculate Utah’s per diem rate based on GSA guidelines to simplify your business travels.

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Managing the costs associated with travel in Utah can vary dramatically from Salt Lake City to resort towns like Park City—requires a smart and flexible per diem policy.

This guide is designed to bring clarity to that process. We'll explore the official GSA per diem rates for Utah, explain the state's legal landscape regarding employee expenses, and show you how to automate your reimbursement system for greater efficiency and control.

Utah Per Diem Rate

Per diem rates for official travel in Utah are set by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). These federal rates are mandatory for federal employees and serve as a common benchmark for private sector companies looking to create an IRS-compliant reimbursement policy.

For Fiscal Year 2025 (October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025), key rates are broken down as follows:

High-Cost Resort and Metro Areas

Utah's major business centers and world-class ski resorts have their own designated Non-Standard Area (NSA) rates with significant seasonal variations.

  • Park City (Summit County):
    • M&IE: $92 per day
    • Lodging: Highly seasonal, with a peak winter rate of $483 per night (Dec-Mar) and a rate of $221 per night (Apr-Nov).
  • Moab (Grand County):
    • M&IE: $86 per day
    • Lodging: Seasonal, with rates of $221 (Sep-Oct), $212 (Apr-June), $166 (July-Aug), and $110 (Nov-Mar).
  • Salt Lake City (Salt Lake & Tooele Counties):
    • M&IE: $80 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $142 per night.
  • Provo (Utah County):
    • M&IE: $74 per day
    • Lodging: A flat rate of $117 per night.

The first and last day of travel, the M&IE rate is $69.00 for Park City, $64.50 for Moab, $60.00 for Salt Lake City, and $55.50 for Provo.

Standard CONUS Rate

For any county in Utah not specifically listed by the GSA, the standard CONUS rate applies. For FY 2025, this rate is $178 ($110 for lodging and $68 for M&IE).

Utah Per Diem Rate Calculator

Find the exact per diem allowance for your business trip to Utah with our easy-to-use calculator. Select the fiscal year, choose your destination, and input your travel dates. The tool will instantly provide the correct lodging and M&IE rates based on the official GSA schedule.

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Some Important Utah Per Diem Laws

For private employers in Utah, state law provides flexibility, making the company's own policy the most important factor in managing travel expenses.

  • The Importance of A Written Company Policy: Utah state law does not have a statute requiring private employers to reimburse employees for business-related travel expenses. Therefore, establishing a clear, fair, and consistently enforced travel policy is essential for managing employee expectations and avoiding potential disputes.
  • The Employment Agreement Is Key: If an employer outlines an expense reimbursement policy in an offer letter or employment handbook, that document can create a binding agreement. Failure to adhere to the company's own stated policy could lead to legal challenges.

Utah Per Diem Laws vs Federal Law

It's important to understand the distinction between the federal GSA system and Utah's state law.

Primary Applicability

  • Federal Law (GSA): Mandatory for all U.S. federal government employees on official business in Utah. It is also the most common standard used by private businesses for an IRS-compliant accountable plan.
  • Utah State Law: Does not mandate expense reimbursement for private employers. The primary legal considerations are the employer's own policies and federal minimum wage laws (FLSA).

Rate Setting and Usage

  • Federal Law (GSA): Sets specific, non-negotiable per diem rates for various locations in Utah that federal agencies must use.
  • Utah State Law: Does not set or regulate per diem rates for private companies. Businesses are free to set their own reimbursement rates or policies, though using GSA rates is a common best practice.

Legal Focus

  • Federal Law (GSA): Aims to create a uniform, cost-controlled system for government travel.
  • Utah State Law: Relies on the agreements made between an employer and employee, giving businesses flexibility while holding them accountable to their own written policies.

How Fyle Can Automate Per Diem and Expense Tracking

Managing travel expenses in a state with such extreme cost variations—from a standard business trip to Salt Lake City to a high-cost conference in Park City during ski season—requires a system built for flexibility and control. Fyle’s expense management software gives you the tools to manage this complexity with ease.

Here’s how Fyle helps you conquer Utah's diverse travel expense landscape:

  • Set Dynamic Policies for Different Locations and Seasons: Fyle's rules engine lets you easily configure different lodging and per diem limits for Salt Lake City versus Park City, with automated seasonal adjustments. This ensures every expense is checked against the right policy, every time.
  • Give Your Team an Effortless Way to Report Expenses: Employees can capture and submit receipts in seconds using the Fyle mobile app. Whether it’s a meal in Moab or a hotel in Salt Lake, a quick photo creates a complete, compliant expense record, ending the need for paper.
  • Manage Corporate Card Spend in Real Time: Connect your existing Visa, Mastercard, or American Express corporate cards to Fyle for a live feed of all transactions. This gives finance teams instant visibility and helps employees reconcile their spending with just a text message.
  • Track Mileage with GPS Accuracy: For employees driving between the Salt Lake and Provo tech corridors or to other destinations, Fyle’s integrated Google Maps tracker provides a simple and IRS-compliant way to log mileage for reimbursement.
  • Automate Your Accounting for a Faster Close: Fyle syncs directly with major accounting systems like NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero. All approved expenses are automatically coded and exported, saving your finance team from hours of manual data entry.

With Fyle, you can build a flexible and automated expense management system that adapts to the unique demands of business travel in Utah, giving you complete financial control.

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The content on this page is for informational use. As legal standards and per diem rates are subject to change, users should verify current details with official GSA or government resources. This information does not serve as financial or legal counsel.