Falmouth Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
City limits of Falmouth · Massachusetts · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Falmouth is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $142–$253/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Falmouth in July totals $1,399: $1,012 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Falmouth lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Falmouth. M&IE is flat at $86/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 | $142 | Low |
| Jul | $253 | Peak |
| Aug | $253 | Peak |
| Sep | $142 | Low |
| Oct | $142 | Low |
| Nov | $142 | Low |
| Dec | $142 | Low |
How does Falmouth compare with other Massachusetts per diem areas?
Falmouth ranks #4 of 13 Massachusetts non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $253/night — $25 above the state's $228/night NSA average.
Lodging in Falmouth swings 78% across the year — from $142/night in January to $253/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $444 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Massachusetts area is Hyannis at $209/night peak, and the next step up is Boston / Cambridge at $349/night.
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Falmouth per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Falmouth?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Falmouth, Massachusetts is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $142–$253/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 Falmouth?
- $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 Falmouth change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Falmouth, lodging is highest in July at $253/night and lowest in January at $142/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Falmouth?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Falmouth the full daily cap is up to $339 (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.