Massachusetts Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Massachusetts has 13 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Nantucket — up to $471/night lodging in June plus $92/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| AndoverEssex | $80 | $137 | flat |
| Boston / CambridgeSuffolk, city of Cambridge | $92 | $209–$349 | Sep |
| Burlington / WoburnMiddlesex less the city of Cambridge | $86 | $144–$178 | May |
| FalmouthCity limits of Falmouth | $86 | $142–$253 | Jul |
| HyannisBarnstable less the city of Falmouth | $92 | $131–$209 | Jul |
| Martha's VineyardDukes | $92 | $196–$462 | Jun |
| NantucketNantucket | $92 | $175–$471 | Jun |
| NorthamptonHampshire | $80 | $157 | flat |
| PittsfieldBerkshire | $86 | $136–$178 | Jul |
| Plymouth / Taunton / New BedfordPlymouth / Bristol | $80 | $126 | flat |
| QuincyNorfolk | $80 | $139–$175 | May |
| SpringfieldHampden | $74 | $128 | flat |
| WorcesterWorcester | $80 | $135 | flat |
| All other Massachusetts locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Nantucket — Massachusetts's most expensive per diem area — in June totals $2,298: $1,884 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Nantucket month-by-month rates →
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Massachusetts per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts has 13 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Massachusetts uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Massachusetts?
- Meal reimbursement in Massachusetts ranges from $68 to $92 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.