Hot Springs Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Garland · Arkansas · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hot Springs is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $114/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Hot Springs in January totals $762: $456 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Hot Springs lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Hot Springs. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $114 | · |
| Feb | $114 | · |
| Mar | $114 | · |
| Apr | $114 | · |
| May | $114 | · |
| Jun | $114 | · |
| Jul | $114 | · |
| Aug | $114 | · |
| Sep | $114 | · |
| Oct | $114 | · |
| Nov | $114 | · |
| Dec | $114 | · |
How does Hot Springs compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Hot Springs is the only non-standard per diem area GSA lists in Arkansas for FY2026 — its $114/night peak lodging cap is $4 above the $110 standard rate that covers every other Arkansas location.
The $114/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Hot Springs — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $68/day M&IE tier.
At $114 lodging + $68 M&IE, Hot Springs carries one of the mildest premiums GSA lists — only $4/night above the national standard rate, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here (reimbursement still uses the listed cap). Everywhere else in Arkansas reimburses at the $110/night standard rate.
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Hot Springs per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Hot Springs?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hot Springs, Arkansas is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $114/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Hot Springs?
- $68 per day for FY2026: $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $51.
- Is the Hot Springs per diem much higher than the standard rate?
- No — only $4/night more. Hot Springs is capped at $114 lodging + $68 M&IE versus the standard $110 + $68, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here. Reimbursement still uses the listed Hot Springs rate.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Hot Springs?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Hot Springs the full daily cap is up to $182 (peak-month lodging + $68 M&IE). The portion above the GSA rate is taxable wages, and the stipend is only tax-free at all if you maintain a qualifying tax home.