Daytona Beach Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Daytona Beach is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$157/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 August.
A 4-night business trip to Daytona Beach in January totals $988: $628 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Daytona Beach lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Daytona Beach. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $157 | Peak |
| Feb | $157 | Peak |
| Mar | $157 | Peak |
| Apr | $157 | Peak |
| May | $138 | · |
| Jun | $138 | · |
| Jul | $138 | · |
| Aug | $116 | Low |
| Sep | $116 | Low |
| Oct | $116 | Low |
| Nov | $116 | Low |
| Dec | $116 | Low |
How does Daytona Beach compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Daytona Beach ranks #21 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $157/night — $65 below the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Daytona Beach swings 35% across the year — from $116/night in August to $157/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $164 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Tallahassee at $138/night peak, and the next step up is Orlando at $169/night.
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Daytona Beach per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Daytona Beach?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Daytona Beach, Florida is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$157/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 Daytona Beach?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Daytona Beach change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Daytona Beach, lodging is highest in January at $157/night and lowest in August at $116/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Daytona Beach?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Daytona Beach the full daily cap is up to $237 (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.