Portland Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Cumberland / Sagadahoc · Maine · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Portland is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $114–$211/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 Portland in June totals $1,204: $844 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Portland lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Portland. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $114 | Low |
| Feb | $114 | Low |
| Mar | $114 | Low |
| Apr | $114 | Low |
| May | $114 | Low |
| Jun | $211 | Peak |
| Jul | $211 | Peak |
| Aug | $211 | Peak |
| Sep | $199 | · |
| Oct | $199 | · |
| Nov | $114 | Low |
| Dec | $114 | Low |
How does Portland compare with other Maine per diem areas?
Portland ranks #2 of 3 Maine non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $211/night — $28 below the state's $239/night NSA average.
Lodging in Portland swings 85% across the year — from $114/night in January to $211/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $388 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Maine area is Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford at $201/night peak, and the next step up is Bar Harbor / Rockport at $304/night.
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Portland per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Portland?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Portland, Maine is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $114–$211/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 Portland?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Portland change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Portland, lodging is highest in June at $211/night and lowest in January at $114/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Portland?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Portland the full daily cap is up to $291 (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.