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).
M&IE / day
$92
Flat all year
Lodging low
$148
Flat all year
Lodging peak
$148
Flat all year
Full daily (peak)
$240
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 | · |
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 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.