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.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$125
January
Lodging peak
$192
June
Full daily (peak)
$278
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
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 |
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).
- 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). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.