How does HSTA billing work?

A: TDY Rentals charges the full per diem allocation according to the rates established by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and your authorized orders in order to apply your benefit to both lodging and supplemental furnishings, solely lodging, or furnishings alone. Initial payment for your first 30 days of per diem allocation is due at the time of your signed agreement. Your follow-on payment is due on the day you check in, and the remaining amount is due 30 days thereafter. You are authorized to submit your first reimbursement voucher to DOS 30 days after your initial authorized TDY date and within a five-day window after that 30-day mark (4 FAM 465.1-1).

You can use your travel charge card to advance cash for travel related expenses, and also have the option of applying for a DOS travel advance, which typically takes a few weeks, so start as early as possible! For general DOS, refer to 4 FAM 464 Travel and Advance Management for more travel advance details.

We accept all major methods of payment, including Paypal and your government travel card, which is a type of credit card and likewise functions as one, so you would simply enter your card details for each invoice, no special setup required. If you are not using your government travel card, then your travel authorization must state that you have been authorized to use your personal charge card for official travel in order for credit card surcharge fees to be reimbursed by the government (14 FAM 562.1). We do not want the government to charge you anything out of pocket and we work hard to ensure no one runs afoul of DOS policy!