Point Arena / Gualala Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Mendocino · California · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Point Arena / Gualala is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $129/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Point Arena / Gualala in January totals $903: $516 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Point Arena / Gualala lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Point Arena / Gualala. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $129 | · |
| Feb | $129 | · |
| Mar | $129 | · |
| Apr | $129 | · |
| May | $129 | · |
| Jun | $129 | · |
| Jul | $129 | · |
| Aug | $129 | · |
| Sep | $129 | · |
| Oct | $129 | · |
| Nov | $129 | · |
| Dec | $129 | · |
How does Point Arena / Gualala compare with other California per diem areas?
Point Arena / Gualala ranks #31 of 32 California non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $129/night — $52 below the state's $181/night NSA average, a cap it shares with 1 other California area.
The $129/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Point Arena / Gualala — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $86/day M&IE tier.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper California area is Barstow / Ontario / Victorville at $124/night peak, and the next step up is Visalia at $131/night.
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Point Arena / Gualala per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Point Arena / Gualala?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Point Arena / Gualala, California is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $129/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 Point Arena / Gualala?
- $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.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Point Arena / Gualala?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Point Arena / Gualala the full daily cap is up to $215 (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.