Lafayette / West Lafayette Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lafayette / West Lafayette is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $123–$143/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in August and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Lafayette / West Lafayette in August totals $905: $572 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Lafayette / West Lafayette lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Lafayette / West Lafayette. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $123 | Low |
| Feb | $123 | Low |
| Mar | $123 | Low |
| Apr | $123 | Low |
| May | $123 | Low |
| Jun | $123 | Low |
| Jul | $123 | Low |
| Aug | $143 | Peak |
| Sep | $143 | Peak |
| Oct | $123 | Low |
| Nov | $123 | Low |
| Dec | $123 | Low |
How does Lafayette / West Lafayette compare with other Indiana per diem areas?
Lafayette / West Lafayette is the most expensive per diem area in Indiana for FY2026: its $143/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 3 non-standard areas, $5 above the state's $138/night NSA average.
Lodging in Lafayette / West Lafayette swings 16% across the year — from $123/night in January to $143/night in August — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $80 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Indiana area is Bloomington at $139/night peak; every unlisted Indiana location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Lafayette / West Lafayette per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Lafayette / West Lafayette?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lafayette / West Lafayette, Indiana is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $123–$143/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 Lafayette / West Lafayette?
- $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.
- Is Lafayette / West Lafayette the most expensive per diem area in Indiana?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Lafayette / West Lafayette tops the 3 non-standard areas GSA lists in Indiana for FY2026 at $143/night — $33 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $217 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Lafayette / West Lafayette change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Lafayette / West Lafayette, lodging is highest in August at $143/night and lowest in January at $123/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Lafayette / West Lafayette?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Lafayette / West Lafayette the full daily cap is up to $217 (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.