Cocoa Beach Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Brevard · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Cocoa Beach is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $166–$208/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in February and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Cocoa Beach in February totals $1,165: $832 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Cocoa Beach lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Cocoa Beach. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $166 | Low |
| Feb | $208 | Peak |
| Mar | $208 | Peak |
| Apr | $166 | Low |
| May | $166 | Low |
| Jun | $166 | Low |
| Jul | $166 | Low |
| Aug | $166 | Low |
| Sep | $166 | Low |
| Oct | $166 | Low |
| Nov | $166 | Low |
| Dec | $166 | Low |
How does Cocoa Beach compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Cocoa Beach ranks #13 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $208/night — $14 below the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Cocoa Beach swings 25% across the year — from $166/night in January to $208/night in February — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $168 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Sarasota at $205/night peak, and the next step up is Stuart at $214/night.
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Cocoa Beach per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Cocoa Beach?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Cocoa Beach, Florida is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $166–$208/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 Cocoa Beach?
- $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 Cocoa Beach change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Cocoa Beach, lodging is highest in February at $208/night and lowest in January at $166/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Cocoa Beach?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Cocoa Beach the full daily cap is up to $282 (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.