Travel

Meal and lodging rates differ depending upon the travel rules applicable to the source of funds being used. An overnight stay is required to be reimbursed for meals and other expenses. Other reimbursable expenses.

  • State Rules: TxDOT, 14 and 20 accounts
  • Local Rules: Federal, Various Donors, Professorships, Fellowships, 18 and 19 accounts
    • Meals and Lodging rates for Travel in Texas
  • State Rules: Meals $36 per day, Lodging $85 per day
  • Local Rules: $41 per day, Lodging $179 per day
    • Meals and Lodging rates for Travel Outside of Texas
  • State Rules: Vary per State and are listed in *Define
  • Local Rules: Meals $41 per day, Lodging $284 per day
  • Local Rules for Foreign Travel: Meals $41 per day, Lodging $309 per day
  • The State of Texas has contracted rates with hotels throughout the continental U.S. For more on travel planning, billing and procedures, see the UT Travel Management website.

      Transportation

    The mileage rate for use of a personal car when traveling is 55 cents per mile (as of January 1, 2009). Use the Texas Mileage Guide to determine reimbursement amounts to and from cities in Texas. If a city is not listed, document point-to-point mileage using an odometer reading.

    To make a rental car reservation, call one of the contracted rental car agencies. You must give them the UT discount number to ensure the proper discount that includes the insurance coverages. Pay by individual credit card and seek reimbursement upon return.

  • Avis: 1-800-331-1212, Discount# F999721
  • Enterprise: 1-888-291-0359, Discount# TX721
  • There are two fuel credit cards (Comdata) for use when traveling. One card is designated for UT Vehicles only. The other card is designated for rental cars only.

  • There is an ID associated with each card (obtain from Admin Staff)
  • Can be used anywhere in U.S.
  • For fuel and vehicle related purchases and services (tow trucks, repair costs, car wash)
  • Can not be used to rent a vehicle
  • Instructions: confirm that the fueling location accepts Comdata - insert the Comdata card into reader - enter card ID - enter odometer reading - fuel vehicle
  • Keep receipt, turn in with Comdata credit card