Glens Falls Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Glens Falls is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $117–$186/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 Glens Falls in July totals $1,131: $744 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Glens Falls lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Glens Falls. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $117 | Low |
| Feb | $117 | Low |
| Mar | $117 | Low |
| Apr | $117 | Low |
| May | $117 | Low |
| Jun | $117 | Low |
| Jul | $186 | Peak |
| Aug | $186 | Peak |
| Sep | $117 | Low |
| Oct | $117 | Low |
| Nov | $117 | Low |
| Dec | $117 | Low |
How does Glens Falls compare with other New York per diem areas?
Glens Falls ranks #4 of 19 New York non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $186/night — $28 above the state's $158/night NSA average.
Lodging in Glens Falls swings 59% across the year — from $117/night in January to $186/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $276 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper New York area is Floral Park / Garden City / Great Neck at $164/night peak, and the next step up is Saratoga Springs / Schenectady at $214/night.
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Glens Falls per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Glens Falls?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Glens Falls, New York is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $117–$186/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 Glens Falls?
- $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 Glens Falls change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Glens Falls, lodging is highest in July at $186/night and lowest in January at $117/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Glens Falls?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Glens Falls the full daily cap is up to $272 (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.