Lake Placid Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Essex · New York · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lake Placid is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $144–$238/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 March.
A 4-night business trip to Lake Placid in July totals $1,339: $952 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Lake Placid lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Lake Placid. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $165 | · |
| Feb | $165 | · |
| Mar | $144 | Low |
| Apr | $144 | Low |
| May | $144 | Low |
| Jun | $144 | Low |
| Jul | $238 | Peak |
| Aug | $238 | Peak |
| Sep | $165 | · |
| Oct | $165 | · |
| Nov | $165 | · |
| Dec | $165 | · |
How does Lake Placid compare with other New York per diem areas?
Lake Placid ranks #2 of 19 New York non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $238/night — $80 above the state's $158/night NSA average.
Lodging in Lake Placid swings 65% across the year — from $144/night in March to $238/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $376 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper New York area is Saratoga Springs / Schenectady at $214/night peak, and the next step up is New York City at $342/night.
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Lake Placid per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Lake Placid?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lake Placid, New York is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $144–$238/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 Lake Placid?
- $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 Lake Placid change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Lake Placid, lodging is highest in July at $238/night and lowest in March at $144/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Lake Placid?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Lake Placid the full daily cap is up to $324 (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.