Orlando Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Orange · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Orlando is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $140–$169/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 April.
A 4-night business trip to Orlando in January totals $1,036: $676 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Orlando lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Orlando. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $169 | Peak |
| Feb | $169 | Peak |
| Mar | $169 | Peak |
| Apr | $140 | Low |
| May | $140 | Low |
| Jun | $140 | Low |
| Jul | $140 | Low |
| Aug | $140 | Low |
| Sep | $140 | Low |
| Oct | $140 | Low |
| Nov | $140 | Low |
| Dec | $140 | Low |
How does Orlando compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Orlando ranks #20 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $169/night — $53 below the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Orlando swings 21% across the year — from $140/night in April to $169/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $116 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Daytona Beach at $157/night peak, and the next step up is St. Augustine at $170/night.
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Orlando per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Orlando?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Orlando, Florida is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $140–$169/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 Orlando?
- $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 Orlando change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Orlando, lodging is highest in January at $169/night and lowest in April at $140/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Orlando?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Orlando the full daily cap is up to $249 (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.