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.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$122
April
Lodging peak
$173
January
Full daily (peak)
$259
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.