Detroit Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Wayne · Michigan · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Detroit is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $152/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Detroit in January totals $941: $608 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Detroit lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Detroit. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $152 | · |
| Feb | $152 | · |
| Mar | $152 | · |
| Apr | $152 | · |
| May | $152 | · |
| Jun | $152 | · |
| Jul | $152 | · |
| Aug | $152 | · |
| Sep | $152 | · |
| Oct | $152 | · |
| Nov | $152 | · |
| Dec | $152 | · |
How does Detroit compare with other Michigan per diem areas?
Detroit ranks #5 of 11 Michigan non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $152/night — $7 below the state's $159/night NSA average.
The $152/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Detroit — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $74/day M&IE tier.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Michigan area is Muskegon at $149/night peak, and the next step up is Holland at $157/night.
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Detroit per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Detroit?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Detroit, Michigan is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $152/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Detroit?
- $74 per day for FY2026: $18 breakfast, $20 lunch, $31 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $55.50.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Detroit?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Detroit the full daily cap is up to $226 (peak-month lodging + $74 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.