Petoskey Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Petoskey is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$220/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.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$116
January
Lodging peak
$220
June
Full daily (peak)
$306
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Petoskey in June totals $1,267 — $880 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Petoskey lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Petoskey. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $116 | Low |
| Feb | $116 | Low |
| Mar | $116 | Low |
| Apr | $116 | Low |
| May | $116 | Low |
| Jun | $220 | Peak |
| Jul | $220 | Peak |
| Aug | $220 | Peak |
| Sep | $171 | · |
| Oct | $171 | · |
| Nov | $116 | Low |
| Dec | $116 | Low |
Petoskey per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Petoskey?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Petoskey, Michigan is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$220/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- Why does lodging per diem in Petoskey change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Petoskey, lodging is highest in June at $220/night and lowest in January at $116/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Petoskey?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Petoskey the full daily cap is up to $306 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.