Ocean City Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Worcester · Maryland · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Ocean City is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $115–$295/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 Ocean City in June totals $1,540: $1,180 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Ocean City lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Ocean City. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $115 | Low |
| Feb | $115 | Low |
| Mar | $115 | Low |
| Apr | $115 | Low |
| May | $115 | Low |
| Jun | $295 | Peak |
| Jul | $295 | Peak |
| Aug | $295 | Peak |
| Sep | $115 | Low |
| Oct | $115 | Low |
| Nov | $115 | Low |
| Dec | $115 | Low |
How does Ocean City compare with other Maryland per diem areas?
Ocean City is the most expensive per diem area in Maryland for FY2026: its $295/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 8 non-standard areas, $114 above the state's $181/night NSA average.
Lodging in Ocean City swings 157% across the year — from $115/night in January to $295/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $720 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Maryland area is District of Columbia at $276/night peak; every unlisted Maryland location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Ocean City per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Ocean City?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Ocean City, Maryland is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $115–$295/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 Ocean City?
- $80 per day for FY2026: $20 breakfast, $22 lunch, $33 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $60.
- Is Ocean City the most expensive per diem area in Maryland?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Ocean City tops the 8 non-standard areas GSA lists in Maryland for FY2026 at $295/night — $185 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $375 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Ocean City change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Ocean City, lodging is highest in June at $295/night and lowest in January at $115/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Ocean City?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Ocean City the full daily cap is up to $375 (peak-month lodging + $80 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.