Augusta Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Richmond · Georgia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Augusta is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$125/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 Augusta in January totals $833: $500 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Augusta lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Augusta. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $125 | Peak |
| Feb | $125 | Peak |
| Mar | $125 | Peak |
| Apr | $125 | Peak |
| May | $110 | Low |
| Jun | $110 | Low |
| Jul | $125 | Peak |
| Aug | $125 | Peak |
| Sep | $125 | Peak |
| Oct | $125 | Peak |
| Nov | $125 | Peak |
| Dec | $125 | Peak |
How does Augusta compare with other Georgia per diem areas?
Augusta has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 6 non-standard per diem areas in Georgia — $125/night, $39 below the state's $164/night NSA average, yet still $15 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Augusta swings 14% across the year — from $110/night in May to $125/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $60 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Below Augusta, every unlisted Georgia location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Marietta at $126/night.
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Augusta per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Augusta?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Augusta, Georgia is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$125/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 Augusta?
- $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 Augusta change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Augusta, lodging is highest in January at $125/night and lowest in May at $110/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Augusta?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Augusta the full daily cap is up to $199 (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.