Jekyll Island / Brunswick Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Glynn · Georgia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Jekyll Island / Brunswick is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $172–$223/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in March and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Jekyll Island / Brunswick in March totals $1,279: $892 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Jekyll Island / Brunswick lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Jekyll Island / Brunswick. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $172 | Low |
| Feb | $172 | Low |
| Mar | $223 | Peak |
| Apr | $223 | Peak |
| May | $223 | Peak |
| Jun | $223 | Peak |
| Jul | $223 | Peak |
| Aug | $172 | Low |
| Sep | $172 | Low |
| Oct | $172 | Low |
| Nov | $172 | Low |
| Dec | $172 | Low |
How does Jekyll Island / Brunswick compare with other Georgia per diem areas?
Jekyll Island / Brunswick is the most expensive per diem area in Georgia for FY2026: its $223/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 6 non-standard areas, $59 above the state's $164/night NSA average.
Lodging in Jekyll Island / Brunswick swings 30% across the year — from $172/night in January to $223/night in March — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $204 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Georgia area is Atlanta at $197/night peak; every unlisted Georgia location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Jekyll Island / Brunswick per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Jekyll Island / Brunswick?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Jekyll Island / Brunswick, Georgia is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $172–$223/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 Jekyll Island / Brunswick?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Is Jekyll Island / Brunswick the most expensive per diem area in Georgia?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Jekyll Island / Brunswick tops the 6 non-standard areas GSA lists in Georgia for FY2026 at $223/night — $113 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $309 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Jekyll Island / Brunswick change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Jekyll Island / Brunswick, lodging is highest in March at $223/night and lowest in January at $172/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Jekyll Island / Brunswick?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Jekyll Island / Brunswick the full daily cap is up to $309 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.