Fort Lauderdale Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Broward · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Fort Lauderdale is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $143–$224/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 May.
A 4-night business trip to Fort Lauderdale in January totals $1,283: $896 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Fort Lauderdale lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Fort Lauderdale. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $224 | Peak |
| Feb | $224 | Peak |
| Mar | $224 | Peak |
| Apr | $224 | Peak |
| May | $143 | Low |
| Jun | $143 | Low |
| Jul | $143 | Low |
| Aug | $143 | Low |
| Sep | $143 | Low |
| Oct | $172 | · |
| Nov | $172 | · |
| Dec | $172 | · |
How does Fort Lauderdale compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Fort Lauderdale ranks #8 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $224/night — $2 above the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Fort Lauderdale swings 57% across the year — from $143/night in May to $224/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $324 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Sebring at $219/night peak, and the next step up is Bradenton at $225/night.
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Fort Lauderdale per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Fort Lauderdale?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Fort Lauderdale, Florida is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $143–$224/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 Fort Lauderdale?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Fort Lauderdale change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Fort Lauderdale, lodging is highest in January at $224/night and lowest in May at $143/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Fort Lauderdale?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Fort Lauderdale the full daily cap is up to $310 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.