Punta Gorda Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Punta Gorda is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $124–$192/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 January.
A 4-night business trip to Punta Gorda in February totals $1,101: $768 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Punta Gorda lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Punta Gorda. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $124 | Low |
| Feb | $192 | Peak |
| Mar | $192 | Peak |
| Apr | $124 | Low |
| May | $124 | Low |
| Jun | $124 | Low |
| Jul | $124 | Low |
| Aug | $124 | Low |
| Sep | $124 | Low |
| Oct | $124 | Low |
| Nov | $124 | Low |
| Dec | $124 | Low |
How does Punta Gorda compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Punta Gorda ranks #17 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $192/night — $30 below the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Punta Gorda swings 55% across the year — from $124/night in January to $192/night in February — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $272 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Pensacola at $190/night peak, and the next step up is Panama City at $194/night.
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Punta Gorda per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Punta Gorda?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Punta Gorda, Florida is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $124–$192/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 Punta Gorda?
- $74 per day for FY2026: $18 breakfast, $20 lunch, $31 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $55.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Punta Gorda change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Punta Gorda, lodging is highest in February at $192/night and lowest in January at $124/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Punta Gorda?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Punta Gorda the full daily cap is up to $266 (peak-month lodging + $74 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.