New Hampshire Per Diem Rates (FY2026)
New Hampshire has 7 GSA non-standard per diem areas for FY2026. Everywhere else uses the standard $178/day rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). The most expensive is Portsmouth — up to $192/night lodging in July plus $74/day M&IE.
| Area | M&IE / day | Lodging / night | Peak month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConcordMerrimack | $74 | $124 | flat |
| ConwayCaroll | $80 | $118–$161 | Jul |
| DurhamStrafford | $74 | $125–$152 | Jul |
| LaconiaBelknap | $74 | $140–$182 | Jun |
| Lebanon / Lincoln / West LebanonGrafton | $74 | $142–$177 | Jun |
| ManchesterHillsborough | $74 | $130 | flat |
| PortsmouthRockingham | $74 | $129–$192 | Jul |
| All other New Hampshire locationsstandard rate | $68 | $110 | flat |
Estimated trip cost
A 4-night business trip to Portsmouth — New Hampshire's most expensive per diem area — in July totals $1,101: $768 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%). Portsmouth month-by-month rates →
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New Hampshire per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate in New Hampshire?
- New Hampshire has 7 GSA non-standard per diem areas with their own rates for FY2026. Everywhere else in New Hampshire uses the standard CONUS rate of $178 per day: $110 for lodging plus $68 for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in New Hampshire?
- Meal reimbursement in New Hampshire ranges from $68 to $80 per day for FY2026, depending on the area. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75% of the daily M&IE rate.