State of Montana Current Travel Rates
Last updated: 1-1-2013
Travel 56.5 ¢ per mile.
Meals in-state $23 per day (breakfast $5, lunch $6, dinner $12)*
Meals out-of-state $41 per day (breakfast $7, lunch $11, dinner $23)
As of October 1, 2010 the standard federal lodging rate will increase to $77.00 a night plus 7% tax ($5.39). This rate will be effective for all cities and counties within Montana except for the high cost areas listed on the federal GSA website and presented in the table below:
| Montana High Cost Areas by Counties | Maximum Lodging |
Cities within listed counties include, but are not limited to: |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | (Oct 1 - May 31) $82 (June 1 - August 31) $110 (Sept 1 - Sept 30) $82 |
Bozeman Belgrade Big Sky West Yellowstone |
| Silver Bow | $89 | Butte |
| Lewis and Clark | $83 | Helena |
| Missoula Lake Flathead |
(Oct 1 - June 30) $87 (July 1 - Aug 31) $110 (Sept 1 - Sept 30) $87 |
Missoula Seeley Lake Polson Kalispell Whitefish |
| Richland Dawson |
(Oct 1 - March 31) $96 (April 1 - May 31) $90 (June 1 - Sept 30) $96 |
Sidney Glendive |
The lodging rate listed in the table applies to the entire county even if a particular city in that county is not listed. If a county is not listed, the federal standard rate of $77 should be used for that entire county.
In addition to the 7% accommodations tax there may be other local and or resort taxes added to your lodging bill. These may be a flat rate of $1 or more or they may be a percentage of the room charge. There are a variety of options and a variety of names, including TBID (Tourism Business Improvement District), tourism or city tourism fee. These costs, if incurred, are reimbursable.
If you stay in a non-receiptable facility, e.g., with friends or relatives or in a camper or trailer, or you fail to obtain a receipt, Section 2-18-501(5), MCA, authorizes you to claim $12 per night for lodging expenses.
*Meal allowances – time ranges:
| The time ranges determining eligibility
for meal allowances are established in Section 2-18-502(1), MCA.
In order to claim an allowance for a meal, you must be in a travel
status for more than three continuous hours within one of the following
time ranges: Time Range |
Meal Allowed |
|---|---|
| 12:01 a.m. to 10 a.m. | morning meal |
| 10:01 a.m. to 3 p.m. | midday meal |
| 3:01 p.m. to midnight | evening meal |
If you have questions please call the Montana Arts Council, 406-444-6449.
