Coeur d'Alene Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Kootenai · Idaho · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Coeur d'Alene is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $142–$217/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 Coeur d'Alene in June totals $1,201: $868 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Coeur d'Alene lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Coeur d'Alene. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $142 | Low |
| Feb | $142 | Low |
| Mar | $142 | Low |
| Apr | $142 | Low |
| May | $142 | Low |
| Jun | $217 | Peak |
| Jul | $217 | Peak |
| Aug | $217 | Peak |
| Sep | $142 | Low |
| Oct | $142 | Low |
| Nov | $142 | Low |
| Dec | $142 | Low |
How does Coeur d'Alene compare with other Idaho per diem areas?
Coeur d'Alene ranks #2 of 3 Idaho non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $217/night — $19 below the state's $236/night NSA average.
Lodging in Coeur d'Alene swings 53% across the year — from $142/night in January to $217/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $300 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Idaho area is Boise at $191/night peak, and the next step up is Sun Valley / Ketchum at $300/night.
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Coeur d'Alene per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Coeur d'Alene?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $142–$217/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 Coeur d'Alene?
- $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 Coeur d'Alene change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Coeur d'Alene, lodging is highest in June at $217/night and lowest in January at $142/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Coeur d'Alene?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Coeur d'Alene the full daily cap is up to $291 (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.