Kill Devil Hills Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Dare · North Carolina · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
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.
M&IE / day
$74
Flat all year
Lodging low
$133
January
Lodging peak
$254
June
Full daily (peak)
$328
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.