Conway Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Conway is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $118–$161/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in March.
A 4-night business trip to Conway in July totals $1,004: $644 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Conway lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Conway. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $144 | · |
| Feb | $144 | · |
| Mar | $118 | Low |
| Apr | $118 | Low |
| May | $118 | Low |
| Jun | $118 | Low |
| Jul | $161 | Peak |
| Aug | $161 | Peak |
| Sep | $144 | · |
| Oct | $144 | · |
| Nov | $144 | · |
| Dec | $144 | · |
How does Conway compare with other New Hampshire per diem areas?
Conway ranks #4 of 7 New Hampshire non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $161/night — $1 above the state's $160/night NSA average.
Lodging in Conway swings 36% across the year — from $118/night in March to $161/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $172 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper New Hampshire area is Durham at $152/night peak, and the next step up is Lebanon / Lincoln / West Lebanon at $177/night.
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Conway per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Conway?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Conway, New Hampshire is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $118–$161/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 Conway?
- $80 per day for FY2026: $20 breakfast, $22 lunch, $33 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $60.
- Why does lodging per diem in Conway change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Conway, lodging is highest in July at $161/night and lowest in March at $118/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Conway?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Conway the full daily cap is up to $241 (peak-month lodging + $80 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.