For travelers staying with family or friends (not a vacation rental), our program is trying to determine what the standard for a "gift" or payment in lieu of lodging. The US average government per diem is $178. What do other programs, if they allow this alternate lodging, allow to "thank" their host?

$25? $50? per diem?

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Happy holidays,

Mark