GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server with 6 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess official U.S. government per diem rates for lodging and meals by city, state, or ZIP code directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to GSA Per Diem Rates through a governed connection. 6 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the GSA MCP Server?
The GSA MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to GSA via 6 tools. Access official U.S. government per diem rates for lodging and meals by city, state, or ZIP code directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate GSA
Ask your AI agent "What are the per diem rates for Fairfax, VA in 2025?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 6 tools connected to real GSA data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Vinkius routes your AI agents to GSA Per Diem Rates through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Get conus lodging on GSA Per Diem Rates
Get CONUS lodging rates for a specific year
Get mie breakdown on GSA Per Diem Rates
Get M&IE breakdown rates for a specific year
Get rates by city on GSA Per Diem Rates
Get per diem rates for a specific city and state
Get rates by state on GSA Per Diem Rates
Get per diem rates for all counties and cities in a state
Get rates by zip on GSA Per Diem Rates
Get per diem rates for a specific ZIP code
Get zip mapping on GSA Per Diem Rates
Useful for high volume requests. Get ZIP code to DID mapping for a specific year
What the GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the GSA Per Diem Rates server to instantly retrieve federal travel reimbursement data. This tool allows AI agents to query the official U.S. General Services Administration database for accurate lodging and meal rates.
What you can do
- City & State Lookups — Get precise rates for specific destinations like 'Fairfax, VA' for any fiscal year.
- ZIP Code Queries — Quickly find rates using a 5-digit ZIP code to ensure location accuracy.
- M&IE Breakdowns — Access detailed Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) data, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner allocations.
- Statewide Data — Retrieve all county and city rates within a specific state for broader travel planning.
- CONUS Lodging — Fetch standard continental United States lodging rates for general budgeting.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your GSA API Key
3. Ask about travel rates for any US location
Who is this for?
- Finance & Accounting Teams — Automate the verification of travel expense reports against federal standards.
- Government Contractors — Ensure compliance with federal travel regulations during project bidding and billing.
- Travel Coordinators — Quickly calculate travel budgets for employees across different US regions.
Frequently asked questions about the GSA Per Diem Rates MCP Server
How can I find the per diem rates for a specific city like Los Angeles?
You can use the get_rates_by_city tool. Just provide the city name (Los Angeles), the state abbreviation (CA), and the fiscal year you are interested in.
Is it possible to get a breakdown of meal costs for the day?
Yes! Use the get_mie_breakdown tool for a specific fiscal year. It returns the breakdown for Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE), showing allocations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and incidentals.
Can I look up rates using just a ZIP code?
Absolutely. The get_rates_by_zip tool allows you to input a 5-digit ZIP code and a fiscal year to retrieve the applicable per diem rates for that specific location.
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