Grand Lake Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Grand · Colorado · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Grand Lake is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122–$173/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in January and is lowest in April.
A 4-night business trip to Grand Lake in January totals $1,079: $692 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Grand Lake lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Grand Lake. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $173 | Peak |
| Feb | $173 | Peak |
| Mar | $173 | Peak |
| Apr | $122 | Low |
| May | $122 | Low |
| Jun | $145 | · |
| Jul | $145 | · |
| Aug | $145 | · |
| Sep | $145 | · |
| Oct | $145 | · |
| Nov | $145 | · |
| Dec | $173 | Peak |
How does Grand Lake compare with other Colorado per diem areas?
Grand Lake ranks #9 of 15 Colorado non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $173/night — $53 below the state's $226/night NSA average, a cap it shares with 1 other Colorado area.
Lodging in Grand Lake swings 42% across the year — from $122/night in April to $173/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $204 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Colorado area is Colorado Springs at $168/night peak, and the next step up is Durango at $184/night.
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Grand Lake per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Grand Lake?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Grand Lake, Colorado is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122–$173/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 Grand Lake?
- $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 Grand Lake change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Grand Lake, lodging is highest in January at $173/night and lowest in April at $122/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Grand Lake?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Grand Lake the full daily cap is up to $259 (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.