Buffalo Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Erie · New York · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Buffalo is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $126–$139/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.
M&IE / day
$80
Flat all year
Lodging low
$126
January
Lodging peak
$139
July
Full daily (peak)
$219
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Buffalo in July totals $916 — $556 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Buffalo lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Buffalo. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $126 | Low |
| Feb | $126 | Low |
| Mar | $126 | Low |
| Apr | $126 | Low |
| May | $126 | Low |
| Jun | $126 | Low |
| Jul | $139 | Peak |
| Aug | $139 | Peak |
| Sep | $126 | Low |
| Oct | $126 | Low |
| Nov | $126 | Low |
| Dec | $126 | Low |
Buffalo per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Buffalo?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Buffalo, New York is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $126–$139/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 Buffalo change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Buffalo, lodging is highest in July at $139/night and lowest in January at $126/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Buffalo?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Buffalo the full daily cap is up to $219 (peak-month lodging + $80 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.
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