Bend Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Deschutes · Oregon · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Bend is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$192/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Bend in June totals $1,155: $768 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Bend lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Bend. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $125 | Low |
| Feb | $125 | Low |
| Mar | $125 | Low |
| Apr | $125 | Low |
| May | $125 | Low |
| Jun | $192 | Peak |
| Jul | $192 | Peak |
| Aug | $192 | Peak |
| Sep | $125 | Low |
| Oct | $125 | Low |
| Nov | $125 | Low |
| Dec | $125 | Low |
How does Bend compare with other Oregon per diem areas?
Bend ranks #3 of 7 Oregon non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $192/night — $19 above the state's $173/night NSA average, a cap it shares with 1 other Oregon area.
Lodging in Bend swings 54% across the year — from $125/night in January to $192/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $268 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Oregon area is Lincoln City at $167/night peak, and the next step up is Seaside at $236/night.
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Bend per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Bend?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Bend, Oregon is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $125–$192/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 Bend?
- $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 Bend change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Bend, lodging is highest in June at $192/night and lowest in January at $125/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Bend?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Bend the full daily cap is up to $278 (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.