Q.What is the per diem rate?

A. The per diem rate for meals on 2023 was 80% of $69 per day.

  • The per diem rate for meals in 2022 was 100% of $69 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals 1-1-2021 thru 9-30-21 was 100% of $66 per day and 10-1-2021 thru 12-31-2021 was 100% of $69 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2020 was 80% of $66 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2019 was 80% of $66 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2018 was 80% of $63 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2017 was 80% of $63 per day.

The per diem rate for meals in 2023 when in Canada is 80% of $74 per day

Per Diem can only be taken when the driver spends the night away from home.