North Carolina Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
North Carolina has 10 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Kill Devil Hills — up to $254/night lodging in June plus $74/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville Buncombe | $80 | $120–$141 | Oct |
| Atlantic Beach / Morehead CityCarteret | $74 | $123–$178 | May |
| Chapel HillOrange | $80 | $140 | flat |
| CharlotteMecklenburg | $80 | $131 | flat |
| DurhamDurham | $74 | $121 | flat |
| FayettevilleCumberland | $68 | $124 | flat |
| GreensboroGuilford | $74 | $112–$123 | Mar |
| Kill Devil HillsDare | $74 | $133–$254 | Jun |
| RaleighWake | $74 | $131 | flat |
| WilmingtonNew Hanover | $74 | $110–$147 | Mar |
| All other North Carolina locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Kill Devil Hills — North Carolina's most expensive per diem area — in June totals $1,349: $1,016 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Kill Devil Hills month-by-month rates →
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North Carolina per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has 10 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in North Carolina uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in North Carolina?
- Meal reimbursement in North Carolina ranges from $68 to $80 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.