Oxford Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Lafayette · Mississippi · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Oxford is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $127/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Oxford in January totals $814: $508 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Oxford lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Oxford. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $127 | · |
| Feb | $127 | · |
| Mar | $127 | · |
| Apr | $127 | · |
| May | $127 | · |
| Jun | $127 | · |
| Jul | $127 | · |
| Aug | $127 | · |
| Sep | $127 | · |
| Oct | $127 | · |
| Nov | $127 | · |
| Dec | $127 | · |
How does Oxford compare with other Mississippi per diem areas?
Oxford is the most expensive per diem area in Mississippi for FY2026: its $127/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 3 non-standard areas, $1 above the state's $126/night NSA average.
The $127/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Oxford — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $68/day M&IE tier.
The next cheaper Mississippi area is Southaven at $126/night peak; every unlisted Mississippi location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Oxford per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Oxford?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Oxford, Mississippi is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $127/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 Oxford?
- $68 per day for FY2026: $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $51.
- Is Oxford the most expensive per diem area in Mississippi?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Oxford tops the 3 non-standard areas GSA lists in Mississippi for FY2026 at $127/night — $17 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $195 with M&IE included.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Oxford?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Oxford the full daily cap is up to $195 (peak-month lodging + $68 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.