New York City Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Bronx / Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond · New York · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for New York City is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $179–$342/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in September and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to New York City in September totals $1,782: $1,368 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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New York City lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for New York City. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $179 | Low |
| Feb | $179 | Low |
| Mar | $281 | · |
| Apr | $281 | · |
| May | $281 | · |
| Jun | $281 | · |
| Jul | $237 | · |
| Aug | $237 | · |
| Sep | $342 | Peak |
| Oct | $342 | Peak |
| Nov | $342 | Peak |
| Dec | $342 | Peak |
How does New York City compare with other New York per diem areas?
New York City is the most expensive per diem area in New York for FY2026: its $342/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 19 non-standard areas, $184 above the state's $158/night NSA average.
Lodging in New York City swings 91% across the year — from $179/night in January to $342/night in September — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $652 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper New York area is Lake Placid at $238/night peak; every unlisted New York location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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New York City per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for New York City?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for New York City, New York is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $179–$342/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 New York City?
- $92 per day for FY2026: $23 breakfast, $26 lunch, $38 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $69.
- Is New York City the most expensive per diem area in New York?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, New York City tops the 19 non-standard areas GSA lists in New York for FY2026 at $342/night — $232 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $434 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in New York City change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In New York City, lodging is highest in September at $342/night and lowest in January at $179/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in New York City?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In New York City the full daily cap is up to $434 (peak-month lodging + $92 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.