Vail Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Vail is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $201–$397/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 Vail in January totals $2,002: $1,588 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Vail lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Vail. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $397 | Peak |
| Feb | $397 | Peak |
| Mar | $397 | Peak |
| Apr | $201 | Low |
| May | $201 | Low |
| Jun | $201 | Low |
| Jul | $201 | Low |
| Aug | $201 | Low |
| Sep | $201 | Low |
| Oct | $201 | Low |
| Nov | $201 | Low |
| Dec | $397 | Peak |
How does Vail compare with other Colorado per diem areas?
Vail ranks #2 of 15 Colorado non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $397/night — $171 above the state's $226/night NSA average.
Lodging in Vail swings 98% across the year — from $201/night in April to $397/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $784 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Colorado area is Telluride at $350/night peak, and the next step up is Aspen at $407/night.
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Vail per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Vail?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Vail, Colorado is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $201–$397/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 Vail?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Why does lodging per diem in Vail change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Vail, lodging is highest in January at $397/night and lowest in April at $201/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Vail?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Vail the full daily cap is up to $489 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.