Bar Harbor / Rockport Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Hancock / Knox · Maine · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Bar Harbor / Rockport is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $128–$304/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 Bar Harbor / Rockport in July totals $1,630: $1,216 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Bar Harbor / Rockport lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Bar Harbor / Rockport. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $128 | Low |
| Feb | $128 | Low |
| Mar | $128 | Low |
| Apr | $128 | Low |
| May | $209 | · |
| Jun | $209 | · |
| Jul | $304 | Peak |
| Aug | $304 | Peak |
| Sep | $264 | · |
| Oct | $264 | · |
| Nov | $128 | Low |
| Dec | $128 | Low |
How does Bar Harbor / Rockport compare with other Maine per diem areas?
Bar Harbor / Rockport is the most expensive per diem area in Maine for FY2026: its $304/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 3 non-standard areas, $65 above the state's $239/night NSA average.
Lodging in Bar Harbor / Rockport swings 138% across the year — from $128/night in January to $304/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $704 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Maine area is Portland at $211/night peak; every unlisted Maine location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Bar Harbor / Rockport per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Bar Harbor / Rockport?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Bar Harbor / Rockport, Maine is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $128–$304/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 Bar Harbor / Rockport?
- $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 Bar Harbor / Rockport the most expensive per diem area in Maine?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Bar Harbor / Rockport tops the 3 non-standard areas GSA lists in Maine for FY2026 at $304/night — $194 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $396 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Bar Harbor / Rockport change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Bar Harbor / Rockport, lodging is highest in July at $304/night and lowest in January at $128/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Bar Harbor / Rockport?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Bar Harbor / Rockport the full daily cap is up to $396 (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.