Santa Fe Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Santa Fe · New Mexico · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Santa Fe is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122–$167/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.
A 4-night business trip to Santa Fe in March totals $1,028: $668 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Santa Fe lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Santa Fe. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $122 | Low |
| Feb | $122 | Low |
| Mar | $167 | Peak |
| Apr | $167 | Peak |
| May | $167 | Peak |
| Jun | $167 | Peak |
| Jul | $167 | Peak |
| Aug | $167 | Peak |
| Sep | $167 | Peak |
| Oct | $167 | Peak |
| Nov | $142 | · |
| Dec | $142 | · |
How does Santa Fe compare with other New Mexico per diem areas?
Santa Fe is the most expensive per diem area in New Mexico for FY2026: its $167/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 4 non-standard areas, $18 above the state's $149/night NSA average.
Lodging in Santa Fe swings 37% across the year — from $122/night in January to $167/night in March — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $180 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper New Mexico area is Carlsbad at $155/night peak; every unlisted New Mexico location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Santa Fe per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Santa Fe?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Santa Fe, New Mexico is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122–$167/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 Santa Fe?
- $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.
- Is Santa Fe the most expensive per diem area in New Mexico?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Santa Fe tops the 4 non-standard areas GSA lists in New Mexico for FY2026 at $167/night — $57 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $247 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Santa Fe change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Santa Fe, lodging is highest in March at $167/night and lowest in January at $122/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Santa Fe?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Santa Fe the full daily cap is up to $247 (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.