Sedona Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
City Limits of Sedona · Arizona · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Sedona is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $164–$274/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in March and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Sedona in March totals $1,510: $1,096 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Sedona lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Sedona. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $164 | Low |
| Feb | $164 | Low |
| Mar | $274 | Peak |
| Apr | $274 | Peak |
| May | $183 | · |
| Jun | $183 | · |
| Jul | $183 | · |
| Aug | $183 | · |
| Sep | $213 | · |
| Oct | $213 | · |
| Nov | $213 | · |
| Dec | $213 | · |
How does Sedona compare with other Arizona per diem areas?
Sedona is the most expensive per diem area in Arizona for FY2026: its $274/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 5 non-standard areas, $81 above the state's $193/night NSA average.
Lodging in Sedona swings 67% across the year — from $164/night in January to $274/night in March — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $440 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Arizona area is Phoenix / Scottsdale at $229/night peak; every unlisted Arizona location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Sedona per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Sedona?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Sedona, Arizona is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $164–$274/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Sedona?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Is Sedona the most expensive per diem area in Arizona?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Sedona tops the 5 non-standard areas GSA lists in Arizona for FY2026 at $274/night — $164 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $366 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Sedona change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Sedona, lodging is highest in March at $274/night and lowest in January at $164/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Sedona?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Sedona the full daily cap is up to $366 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.