Duluth Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Duluth is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $159–$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.
A 4-night business trip to Duluth in June totals $1,267: $880 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Duluth lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Duluth. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $159 | Low |
| Feb | $159 | Low |
| Mar | $159 | Low |
| Apr | $159 | Low |
| May | $159 | Low |
| Jun | $220 | Peak |
| Jul | $220 | Peak |
| Aug | $220 | Peak |
| Sep | $220 | Peak |
| Oct | $220 | Peak |
| Nov | $159 | Low |
| Dec | $159 | Low |
How does Duluth compare with other Minnesota per diem areas?
Duluth is the most expensive per diem area in Minnesota for FY2026: its $220/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 3 non-standard areas, $55 above the state's $165/night NSA average.
Lodging in Duluth swings 38% across the year — from $159/night in January to $220/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $244 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Minnesota area is Minneapolis / St. Paul at $148/night peak; every unlisted Minnesota location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Duluth per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Duluth?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Duluth, Minnesota is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $159–$220/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 Duluth?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Is Duluth the most expensive per diem area in Minnesota?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Duluth tops the 3 non-standard areas GSA lists in Minnesota for FY2026 at $220/night — $110 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $306 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Duluth change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Duluth, lodging is highest in June at $220/night and lowest in January at $159/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Duluth?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Duluth the full daily cap is up to $306 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.