Hartford Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Hartford · Connecticut · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hartford is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $138/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Hartford in January totals $912: $552 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
Calculate your exact Hartford trip
Hartford lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Hartford. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $138 | · |
| Feb | $138 | · |
| Mar | $138 | · |
| Apr | $138 | · |
| May | $138 | · |
| Jun | $138 | · |
| Jul | $138 | · |
| Aug | $138 | · |
| Sep | $138 | · |
| Oct | $138 | · |
| Nov | $138 | · |
| Dec | $138 | · |
How does Hartford compare with other Connecticut per diem areas?
Hartford ranks #2 of 4 Connecticut non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $138/night — $3 above the state's $135/night NSA average.
The $138/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Hartford — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $80/day M&IE tier.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Connecticut area is New Haven at $130/night peak, and the next step up is Bridgeport / Danbury at $146/night.
Book within the Hartford lodging cap
Otto finds hotels in Hartford at or under your $138/night GSA lodging cap — and books them for you.
Hartford per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Hartford?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hartford, Connecticut is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $138/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Hartford?
- $80 per day for FY2026: $20 breakfast, $22 lunch, $33 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $60.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Hartford?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Hartford the full daily cap is up to $218 (peak-month lodging + $80 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.