Maine Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
Maine has 3 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 Bar Harbor / Rockport — up to $304/night lodging in July plus $92/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor / RockportHancock / Knox | $92 | $128–$304 | Jul |
| Kennebunk / Kittery / SanfordYork | $86 | $119–$201 | Jul |
| PortlandCumberland / Sagadahoc | $80 | $114–$211 | Jun |
| All other Maine locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Bar Harbor / Rockport — Maine's most expensive per diem area — in July totals $1,630: $1,216 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Bar Harbor / Rockport month-by-month rates →
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Maine per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in Maine?
- Maine has 3 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in Maine 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 Maine?
- Meal reimbursement in Maine 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.