Montrose Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Montrose · Colorado · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Montrose is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $136–$185/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 Montrose in June totals $1,073: $740 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Montrose lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Montrose. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $136 | Low |
| Feb | $136 | Low |
| Mar | $136 | Low |
| Apr | $136 | Low |
| May | $136 | Low |
| Jun | $185 | Peak |
| Jul | $185 | Peak |
| Aug | $185 | Peak |
| Sep | $185 | Peak |
| Oct | $185 | Peak |
| Nov | $136 | Low |
| Dec | $136 | Low |
How does Montrose compare with other Colorado per diem areas?
Montrose ranks #7 of 15 Colorado non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $185/night — $41 below the state's $226/night NSA average.
Lodging in Montrose swings 36% across the year — from $136/night in January to $185/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $196 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Colorado area is Durango at $184/night peak, and the next step up is Denver / Aurora at $215/night.
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Montrose per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Montrose?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Montrose, Colorado is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $136–$185/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 Montrose?
- $74 per day for FY2026: $18 breakfast, $20 lunch, $31 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $55.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Montrose change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Montrose, lodging is highest in June at $185/night and lowest in January at $136/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Montrose?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Montrose the full daily cap is up to $259 (peak-month lodging + $74 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.