Miami Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Miami-Dade · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Miami is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $145–$232/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 June.
A 4-night business trip to Miami in February totals $1,342: $928 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Miami lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Miami. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $210 | · |
| Feb | $232 | Peak |
| Mar | $232 | Peak |
| Apr | $182 | · |
| May | $182 | · |
| Jun | $145 | Low |
| Jul | $145 | Low |
| Aug | $145 | Low |
| Sep | $145 | Low |
| Oct | $145 | Low |
| Nov | $145 | Low |
| Dec | $210 | · |
How does Miami compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Miami ranks #6 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $232/night — $10 above the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Miami swings 60% across the year — from $145/night in June to $232/night in February — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $348 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Bradenton at $225/night peak, and the next step up is Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Jupiter at $244/night.
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Miami per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Miami?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Miami, Florida is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $145–$232/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 Miami?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Why does lodging per diem in Miami change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Miami, lodging is highest in February at $232/night and lowest in June at $145/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Miami?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Miami the full daily cap is up to $324 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.