Kill Devil Hills Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Kill Devil Hills is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $133–$254/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Kill Devil Hills in June totals $1,349: $1,016 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Kill Devil Hills lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Kill Devil Hills. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $133 | Low |
| Feb | $133 | Low |
| Mar | $133 | Low |
| Apr | $190 | · |
| May | $190 | · |
| Jun | $254 | Peak |
| Jul | $254 | Peak |
| Aug | $254 | Peak |
| Sep | $133 | Low |
| Oct | $133 | Low |
| Nov | $133 | Low |
| Dec | $133 | Low |
How does Kill Devil Hills compare with other North Carolina per diem areas?
Kill Devil Hills is the most expensive per diem area in North Carolina for FY2026: its $254/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 10 non-standard areas, $105 above the state's $149/night NSA average.
Lodging in Kill Devil Hills swings 91% across the year — from $133/night in January to $254/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $484 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper North Carolina area is Atlantic Beach / Morehead City at $178/night peak; every unlisted North Carolina location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Kill Devil Hills per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Kill Devil Hills?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $133–$254/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Kill Devil Hills?
- $74 per day for FY2026: $18 breakfast, $20 lunch, $31 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $55.50.
- Is Kill Devil Hills the most expensive per diem area in North Carolina?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Kill Devil Hills tops the 10 non-standard areas GSA lists in North Carolina for FY2026 at $254/night — $144 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $328 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Kill Devil Hills change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Kill Devil Hills, lodging is highest in June at $254/night and lowest in January at $133/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Kill Devil Hills?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Kill Devil Hills the full daily cap is up to $328 (peak-month lodging + $74 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.