Nantucket Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Nantucket · Massachusetts · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Nantucket is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $175–$471/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 Nantucket in June totals $2,298: $1,884 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Nantucket lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Nantucket. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $175 | Low |
| Feb | $175 | Low |
| Mar | $175 | Low |
| Apr | $175 | Low |
| May | $175 | Low |
| Jun | $471 | Peak |
| Jul | $471 | Peak |
| Aug | $471 | Peak |
| Sep | $471 | Peak |
| Oct | $175 | Low |
| Nov | $175 | Low |
| Dec | $175 | Low |
How does Nantucket compare with other Massachusetts per diem areas?
Nantucket is the most expensive per diem area in Massachusetts for FY2026: its $471/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 13 non-standard areas, $243 above the state's $228/night NSA average.
Lodging in Nantucket swings 169% across the year — from $175/night in January to $471/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $1,184 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Massachusetts area is Martha's Vineyard at $462/night peak; every unlisted Massachusetts location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Nantucket per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Nantucket?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Nantucket, Massachusetts is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $175–$471/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 Nantucket?
- $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.
- Is Nantucket the most expensive per diem area in Massachusetts?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Nantucket tops the 13 non-standard areas GSA lists in Massachusetts for FY2026 at $471/night — $361 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $563 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Nantucket change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Nantucket, lodging is highest in June at $471/night and lowest in January at $175/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Nantucket?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Nantucket the full daily cap is up to $563 (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.