Toms River Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Ocean · New Jersey · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Toms River is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $166–$213/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 January.
A 4-night business trip to Toms River in July totals $1,185: $852 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Toms River lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Toms River. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $166 | Low |
| Feb | $166 | Low |
| Mar | $166 | Low |
| Apr | $166 | Low |
| May | $166 | Low |
| Jun | $166 | Low |
| Jul | $213 | Peak |
| Aug | $213 | Peak |
| Sep | $166 | Low |
| Oct | $166 | Low |
| Nov | $166 | Low |
| Dec | $166 | Low |
How does Toms River compare with other New Jersey per diem areas?
Toms River is the most expensive per diem area in New Jersey for FY2026: its $213/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 10 non-standard areas, $70 above the state's $143/night NSA average.
Lodging in Toms River swings 28% across the year — from $166/night in January to $213/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $188 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper New Jersey area is Newark at $156/night peak; every unlisted New Jersey location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Toms River per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Toms River?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Toms River, New Jersey is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $166–$213/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 Toms River?
- $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 Toms River the most expensive per diem area in New Jersey?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Toms River tops the 10 non-standard areas GSA lists in New Jersey for FY2026 at $213/night — $103 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $287 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Toms River change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Toms River, lodging is highest in July at $213/night and lowest in January at $166/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Toms River?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Toms River the full daily cap is up to $287 (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.