Colorado Springs Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
El Paso · Colorado · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Colorado Springs is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $123–$168/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 Colorado Springs in June totals $1,059: $672 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Colorado Springs lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Colorado Springs. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $123 | Low |
| Feb | $123 | Low |
| Mar | $123 | Low |
| Apr | $123 | Low |
| May | $123 | Low |
| Jun | $168 | Peak |
| Jul | $168 | Peak |
| Aug | $168 | Peak |
| Sep | $123 | Low |
| Oct | $123 | Low |
| Nov | $123 | Low |
| Dec | $123 | Low |
How does Colorado Springs compare with other Colorado per diem areas?
Colorado Springs ranks #11 of 15 Colorado non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $168/night — $58 below the state's $226/night NSA average.
Lodging in Colorado Springs swings 37% across the year — from $123/night in January to $168/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $180 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Colorado area is Crested Butte / Gunnison at $154/night peak, and the next step up is Boulder / Broomfield at $173/night.
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Colorado Springs per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Colorado Springs?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Colorado Springs, Colorado is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $123–$168/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 Colorado Springs?
- $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 Colorado Springs change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Colorado Springs, lodging is highest in June at $168/night and lowest in January at $123/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Colorado Springs?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Colorado Springs the full daily cap is up to $254 (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.