Ann Arbor Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Washtenaw · Michigan · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Ann Arbor is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$146/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in April and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Ann Arbor in April totals $944: $584 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Ann Arbor lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Ann Arbor. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $125 | Low |
| Feb | $125 | Low |
| Mar | $125 | Low |
| Apr | $146 | Peak |
| May | $146 | Peak |
| Jun | $146 | Peak |
| Jul | $146 | Peak |
| Aug | $146 | Peak |
| Sep | $125 | Low |
| Oct | $125 | Low |
| Nov | $125 | Low |
| Dec | $125 | Low |
How does Ann Arbor compare with other Michigan per diem areas?
Ann Arbor ranks #7 of 11 Michigan non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $146/night — $13 below the state's $159/night NSA average.
Lodging in Ann Arbor swings 17% across the year — from $125/night in January to $146/night in April — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $84 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Michigan area is South Haven at $142/night peak, and the next step up is Muskegon at $149/night.
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Ann Arbor per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Ann Arbor?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Ann Arbor, Michigan is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$146/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 Ann Arbor?
- $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 Ann Arbor change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Ann Arbor, lodging is highest in April at $146/night and lowest in January at $125/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Ann Arbor?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Ann Arbor the full daily cap is up to $226 (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.