Las Vegas Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Clark · Nevada · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Las Vegas is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $126–$159/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in January and is lowest in April.
A 4-night business trip to Las Vegas in January totals $1,023: $636 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Las Vegas lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Las Vegas. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $159 | Peak |
| Feb | $159 | Peak |
| Mar | $159 | Peak |
| Apr | $126 | Low |
| May | $126 | Low |
| Jun | $126 | Low |
| Jul | $126 | Low |
| Aug | $126 | Low |
| Sep | $126 | Low |
| Oct | $126 | Low |
| Nov | $126 | Low |
| Dec | $126 | Low |
How does Las Vegas compare with other Nevada per diem areas?
Las Vegas has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 2 non-standard per diem areas in Nevada — $159/night, $13 below the state's $172/night NSA average, yet still $49 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Las Vegas swings 26% across the year — from $126/night in April to $159/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $132 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Below Las Vegas, every unlisted Nevada location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Incline Village / Reno / Sparks at $184/night.
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Las Vegas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Las Vegas?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Las Vegas, Nevada is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $126–$159/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 Las Vegas?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Las Vegas change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Las Vegas, lodging is highest in January at $159/night and lowest in April at $126/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Las Vegas?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Las Vegas the full daily cap is up to $245 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.