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.
M&IE / day
$80
Flat all year
Lodging low
$140
April
Lodging peak
$169
January
Full daily (peak)
$249
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.