Minneapolis / St. Paul Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Hennepin / Ramsey · Minnesota · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Minneapolis / St. Paul is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $148/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Minneapolis / St. Paul in January totals $1,006: $592 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Minneapolis / St. Paul lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Minneapolis / St. Paul. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $148 | · |
| Feb | $148 | · |
| Mar | $148 | · |
| Apr | $148 | · |
| May | $148 | · |
| Jun | $148 | · |
| Jul | $148 | · |
| Aug | $148 | · |
| Sep | $148 | · |
| Oct | $148 | · |
| Nov | $148 | · |
| Dec | $148 | · |
How does Minneapolis / St. Paul compare with other Minnesota per diem areas?
Minneapolis / St. Paul ranks #2 of 3 Minnesota non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $148/night — $17 below the state's $165/night NSA average.
The $148/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Minneapolis / St. Paul — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $92/day M&IE tier.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Minnesota area is Rochester at $127/night peak, and the next step up is Duluth at $220/night.
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Minneapolis / St. Paul per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Minneapolis / St. Paul?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $148/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 Minneapolis / St. Paul?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Minneapolis / St. Paul?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Minneapolis / St. Paul the full daily cap is up to $240 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.