Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Humboldt · California · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$172/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville in June totals $1,075: $688 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $125 | Low |
| Feb | $125 | Low |
| Mar | $125 | Low |
| Apr | $125 | Low |
| May | $125 | Low |
| Jun | $172 | Peak |
| Jul | $172 | Peak |
| Aug | $172 | Peak |
| Sep | $125 | Low |
| Oct | $125 | Low |
| Nov | $125 | Low |
| Dec | $125 | Low |
How does Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville compare with other California per diem areas?
Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville ranks #18 of 32 California non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $172/night — $9 below the state's $181/night NSA average.
Lodging in Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville swings 38% across the year — from $125/night in January to $172/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $188 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper California area is Santa Rosa at $157/night peak, and the next step up is Truckee at $173/night.
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Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville, California is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$172/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 Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville, lodging is highest in June at $172/night and lowest in January at $125/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Eureka / Arcata / McKinleyville the full daily cap is up to $258 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.