Vero Beach Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Indian River · Florida · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Vero Beach is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $181–$259/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 Vero Beach in January totals $1,369: $1,036 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Vero Beach lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Vero Beach. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $259 | Peak |
| Feb | $259 | Peak |
| Mar | $259 | Peak |
| Apr | $259 | Peak |
| May | $181 | Low |
| Jun | $181 | Low |
| Jul | $181 | Low |
| Aug | $181 | Low |
| Sep | $181 | Low |
| Oct | $181 | Low |
| Nov | $181 | Low |
| Dec | $259 | Peak |
How does Vero Beach compare with other Florida per diem areas?
Vero Beach ranks #4 of 22 Florida non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $259/night — $37 above the state's $222/night NSA average.
Lodging in Vero Beach swings 43% across the year — from $181/night in May to $259/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $312 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Florida area is Boca Raton / Delray Beach / Jupiter at $244/night peak, and the next step up is Fort Walton Beach / De Funiak Springs at $260/night.
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Vero Beach per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Vero Beach?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Vero Beach, Florida is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $181–$259/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 Vero Beach?
- $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 Vero Beach change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Vero Beach, lodging is highest in January at $259/night and lowest in May at $181/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Vero Beach?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Vero Beach the full daily cap is up to $333 (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.