Lafayette / West Lafayette Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Tippecanoe · Indiana · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
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.
M&IE / day
$74
Flat all year
Lodging low
$123
January
Lodging peak
$143
August
Full daily (peak)
$217
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.