Here’s What You Need to Know About Per Diems (and How to Stretch Yours in Sioux Falls
If you’re traveling to Sioux Falls for work, chances are you’re getting a per diem—a daily allowance to cover meals, lodging, and incidentals. But not all travel accommodations are created equal. How you spend that per diem can make a huge difference in your comfort and your bottom line.
At Stay SOMNI, we host out-of-town guests working on everything from construction projects to corporate expansions right here in Sioux Falls. If your crew or team is here for 30+ days, let’s talk about how to stretch that per diem and skip the hotel hassle.
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What’s a Per Diem, Anyway?
A per diem is your daily budget for travel-related expenses. Companies offer them to make expense tracking easier—and when used wisely, they can cover all your basic needs without coming out of pocket.
It typically includes:
Lodging
Meals
Incidentals (tips, fees, laundry, parking, etc.)
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Hotels vs. Furnished Apartments in Sioux Falls
Let’s get real: extended hotel stays in Sioux Falls can get expensive and uncomfortable fast—especially when you’re stuck in a room with a mini-fridge and nowhere to cook a decent meal.
A 30-day hotel stay at $150/night = $4,500
A 30-day furnished apartment with Stay SOMNI = $2,800–$3,200
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Why Having a Kitchen in Sioux Falls Saves You Serious Cash
Let’s say you get a $69/day meal allowance.
Eating out:
Breakfast: $8
Lunch: $15
Dinner: $25
Snacks & drinks: $10
Total: $58+ per day
Staying with Stay SOMNI:
Make your own eggs, bacon, and coffee
Pack leftovers or lunch
Cook a solid dinner at night
Total: ~$13/day
That adds up to over $1,000 in meal savings for a month-long stay.
And when you’re working long hours? Sometimes it’s not about saving money—it’s about having a kitchen so you can eat real food and crash on a couch that’s not also your bed.
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Our Sioux Falls Locations Work Hard—Just Like You
We’re proud to offer premium, fully furnished apartments in Sioux Falls at top communities like:
Greystone Heights – pet-friendly with a walkable location
PowderHaus – sleek, modern, and close to downtown
District 29 – high-demand area with easy access to job sites
Each unit includes Wi-Fi, smart TVs, full kitchens, laundry, and a setup that actually feels like a place to live—not just crash.
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The Bottom Line
If your team is coming to Sioux Falls for 30 days or more, don’t waste your per diem on hotels and takeout.
Stay SOMNI gives you:
Way more space
Real cost savings
The comfort of home while you’re working away from yours
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Need a quote or have a team arriving soon?
Let us show you how much farther your per diem can go in Sioux Falls.
Staysomni.com
712-882-7900
