Boise Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Boise is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $167–$191/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Boise in June totals $1,151: $764 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Boise lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Boise. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $167 | Low |
| Feb | $167 | Low |
| Mar | $167 | Low |
| Apr | $167 | Low |
| May | $167 | Low |
| Jun | $191 | Peak |
| Jul | $191 | Peak |
| Aug | $191 | Peak |
| Sep | $191 | Peak |
| Oct | $191 | Peak |
| Nov | $167 | Low |
| Dec | $167 | Low |
How does Boise compare with other Idaho per diem areas?
Boise has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 3 non-standard per diem areas in Idaho — $191/night, $45 below the state's $236/night NSA average, yet still $81 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Boise swings 14% across the year — from $167/night in January to $191/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $96 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Below Boise, every unlisted Idaho location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Coeur d'Alene at $217/night.
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Boise per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Boise?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Boise, Idaho is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $167–$191/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 Boise?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Boise change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Boise, lodging is highest in June at $191/night and lowest in January at $167/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Boise?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Boise the full daily cap is up to $277 (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.