Tallahassee Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Tallahassee is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $113–$138/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 May.
A 4-night business trip to Tallahassee in January totals $912: $552 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Tallahassee lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Tallahassee. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $138 | Peak |
| Feb | $138 | Peak |
| Mar | $138 | Peak |
| Apr | $138 | Peak |
| May | $113 | Low |
| Jun | $113 | Low |
| Jul | $113 | Low |
| Aug | $113 | Low |
| Sep | $113 | Low |
| Oct | $113 | Low |
| Nov | $113 | Low |
| Dec | $113 | Low |
How does Tallahassee compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Tallahassee has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 22 non-standard per diem areas in Florida — $138/night, $84 below the state's $222/night NSA average, yet still $28 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Tallahassee swings 22% across the year — from $113/night in May to $138/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $100 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Below Tallahassee, every unlisted Florida location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Daytona Beach at $157/night.
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Tallahassee per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Tallahassee?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Tallahassee, Florida is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $113–$138/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 Tallahassee?
- $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 Tallahassee change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Tallahassee, lodging is highest in January at $138/night and lowest in May at $113/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Tallahassee?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Tallahassee the full daily cap is up to $218 (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.