Key West Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Monroe · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Key West is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $258–$436/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 May.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$258
May
Lodging peak
$436
February
Full daily (peak)
$522
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Key West in February totals $2,131 — $1,744 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Key West lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Key West. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $366 | · |
| Feb | $436 | Peak |
| Mar | $436 | Peak |
| Apr | $436 | Peak |
| May | $258 | Low |
| Jun | $258 | Low |
| Jul | $258 | Low |
| Aug | $258 | Low |
| Sep | $258 | Low |
| Oct | $269 | · |
| Nov | $269 | · |
| Dec | $366 | · |
Key West per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Key West?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Key West, Florida is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $258–$436/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- Why does lodging per diem in Key West change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Key West, lodging is highest in February at $436/night and lowest in May at $258/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Key West?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Key West the full daily cap is up to $522 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.