Martha's Vineyard Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Dukes · Massachusetts · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Martha's Vineyard is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $196–$462/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 Martha's Vineyard in June totals $2,262: $1,848 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Martha's Vineyard lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Martha's Vineyard. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $196 | Low |
| Feb | $196 | Low |
| Mar | $196 | Low |
| Apr | $196 | Low |
| May | $196 | Low |
| Jun | $462 | Peak |
| Jul | $462 | Peak |
| Aug | $462 | Peak |
| Sep | $462 | Peak |
| Oct | $196 | Low |
| Nov | $196 | Low |
| Dec | $196 | Low |
How does Martha's Vineyard compare with other Massachusetts per diem areas?
Martha's Vineyard ranks #2 of 13 Massachusetts non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $462/night — $234 above the state's $228/night NSA average.
Lodging in Martha's Vineyard swings 136% across the year — from $196/night in January to $462/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $1,064 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Massachusetts area is Boston / Cambridge at $349/night peak, and the next step up is Nantucket at $471/night.
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Martha's Vineyard per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Martha's Vineyard?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $196–$462/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 Martha's Vineyard?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Why does lodging per diem in Martha's Vineyard change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Martha's Vineyard, lodging is highest in June at $462/night and lowest in January at $196/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Martha's Vineyard?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Martha's Vineyard the full daily cap is up to $554 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.