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.
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 | · |
How does Key West compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Key West is the most expensive per diem area in Florida for FY2026: its $436/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 22 non-standard areas, $214 above the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Key West swings 69% across the year — from $258/night in May to $436/night in February — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $712 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Florida area is Naples at $314/night peak; every unlisted Florida location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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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).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Key West?
- $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.
- Is Key West the most expensive per diem area in Florida?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Key West tops the 22 non-standard areas GSA lists in Florida for FY2026 at $436/night — $326 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $522 with M&IE included.
- 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). 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.