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.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$126
April
Lodging peak
$159
January
Full daily (peak)
$245
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.