North Carolina Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
North Carolina has 11 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville Buncombe | $80 | $120–$141 |
| Atlantic Beach / Morehead CityCarteret | $74 | $123–$178 |
| Chapel HillOrange | $80 | $140 |
| CharlotteMecklenburg | $80 | $131 |
| DurhamDurham | $74 | $121 |
| FayettevilleCumberland | $68 | $124 |
| GreensboroGuilford | $74 | $112–$123 |
| Kill Devil HillsDare | $74 | $133–$254 |
| RaleighWake | $74 | $131 |
| Standard Rate | $68 | $110 |
| WilmingtonNew Hanover | $74 | $110–$147 |
| All other North Carolina locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 |
North Carolina per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has 11 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).