Wilmington Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
New Hanover · North Carolina · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Wilmington is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$147/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in March and is lowest in January.
M&IE / day
$74
Flat all year
Lodging low
$110
January
Lodging peak
$147
March
Full daily (peak)
$221
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Wilmington in March totals $921 — $588 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Wilmington lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Wilmington. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $110 | Low |
| Feb | $110 | Low |
| Mar | $147 | Peak |
| Apr | $147 | Peak |
| May | $147 | Peak |
| Jun | $147 | Peak |
| Jul | $147 | Peak |
| Aug | $147 | Peak |
| Sep | $147 | Peak |
| Oct | $147 | Peak |
| Nov | $110 | Low |
| Dec | $110 | Low |
Wilmington per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Wilmington?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Wilmington, North Carolina is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$147/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 Wilmington change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Wilmington, lodging is highest in March at $147/night and lowest in January at $110/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Wilmington?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Wilmington the full daily cap is up to $221 (peak-month lodging + $74 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.