Sandusky Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Erie · Ohio · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Sandusky is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$144/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 September.
A 4-night business trip to Sandusky in January totals $882: $576 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Sandusky lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Sandusky. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $144 | Peak |
| Feb | $144 | Peak |
| Mar | $144 | Peak |
| Apr | $144 | Peak |
| May | $144 | Peak |
| Jun | $144 | Peak |
| Jul | $144 | Peak |
| Aug | $144 | Peak |
| Sep | $116 | Low |
| Oct | $116 | Low |
| Nov | $116 | Low |
| Dec | $144 | Peak |
How does Sandusky compare with other Ohio per diem areas?
Sandusky ranks #3 of 6 Ohio non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $144/night — $5 above the state's $139/night NSA average.
Lodging in Sandusky swings 24% across the year — from $116/night in September to $144/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $112 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $68/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Ohio area is Columbus at $131/night peak, and the next step up is Cleveland at $159/night.
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Sandusky per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Sandusky?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Sandusky, Ohio is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $116–$144/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 Sandusky?
- $68 per day for FY2026: $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $51.
- Why does lodging per diem in Sandusky change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Sandusky, lodging is highest in January at $144/night and lowest in September at $116/night. M&IE stays flat at $68/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Sandusky?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Sandusky the full daily cap is up to $212 (peak-month lodging + $68 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.