Fayetteville Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Cumberland · North Carolina · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Fayetteville is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $124/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Fayetteville in January totals $802: $496 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Fayetteville lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Fayetteville. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $124 | · |
| Feb | $124 | · |
| Mar | $124 | · |
| Apr | $124 | · |
| May | $124 | · |
| Jun | $124 | · |
| Jul | $124 | · |
| Aug | $124 | · |
| Sep | $124 | · |
| Oct | $124 | · |
| Nov | $124 | · |
| Dec | $124 | · |
How does Fayetteville compare with other North Carolina per diem areas?
Fayetteville ranks #8 of 10 North Carolina non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $124/night — $25 below the state's $149/night NSA average.
The $124/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Fayetteville — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $68/day M&IE tier.
At $124 lodging + $68 M&IE, Fayetteville carries one of the mildest premiums GSA lists — only $14/night above the national standard rate, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here (reimbursement still uses the listed cap). Flexible on location? The next cheaper North Carolina area is Greensboro at $123/night peak, and the next step up is Raleigh at $131/night.
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Fayetteville per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Fayetteville?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Fayetteville, North Carolina is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $124/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 Fayetteville?
- $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 the Fayetteville per diem much higher than the standard rate?
- No — only $14/night more. Fayetteville is capped at $124 lodging + $68 M&IE versus the standard $110 + $68, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here. Reimbursement still uses the listed Fayetteville rate.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Fayetteville?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Fayetteville the full daily cap is up to $192 (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.