Planning University Travel

Procedures

Planning University Travel

The University of Wisconsin System has a managed travel program with a variety of carefully selected contracted vendors. Use of these vendors is required for reimbursement.

Contact your institution’s travel manager if you have further questions after viewing the information on this site.

 

Business Traveller

The latest business travel news, including hotel reviews, destination information, airline reports and the latest travel discount offers.

  1. Mama Shelter to debut in Cape Town

  1. IndiGo orders 30 A350-900 aircraft

  1. Travelodge opens hotel at London’s Oval Cricket Ground

  1. Delta and Amex launch metal credit cards made from two retired 747s

  1. Fairfield by Marriott opens in Chengdu’s HTZ

Effective January 1, 2024 – the IRS Standard Mileage rate will increase to 67 cents per mile driven for business use, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of the year. The turndown rate (for campuses that utilize it) will increase to 40.5 cents per mile. No change in the motorcycle rate will occur.

 

Real ID Requirement

Beginning May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States.

Read more about Real ID on the DHS website. 

Planning Resources

Rental Vehicle vs. Mileage Cost Comparison Tool

Lodging and Per Diem Calculator

UW System Preferred Hotel Directory

  • TI Mobile

    Travel Incorporated Mobile App

  • Best Parking

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  • GasBuddy

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  • GateGuru

    GateGuru

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  • iExit

    iExit

    iExit tells you what’s coming up in real time when driving on the interstate. Search for your favorites.

  • Mile IQ

    Mile IQ

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  • SeatGuru

    SeatGuru

    SeatGuru was created to help travelers choose the best airline seats and in-flight amenities.

  • TripLingo

    TripLingo

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  • Waze

    Waze

    Waze is one of the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation apps. Join other drivers in your area who share real-time traffic and road info, saving everyone time and gas money on their daily commute.

  • Yelp

    Yelp

    The free Yelp mobile app is the fastest and easiest way to search for businesses near you.