Lincoln City Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Lincoln · Oregon · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lincoln City is $92/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $120–$167/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 January.
A 4-night business trip to Lincoln City in July totals $1,082: $668 lodging (4 nights) + $414 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
Calculate your exact Lincoln City trip
Lincoln City lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Lincoln City. M&IE is flat at $92/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $120 | Low |
| Feb | $120 | Low |
| Mar | $120 | Low |
| Apr | $120 | Low |
| May | $120 | Low |
| Jun | $120 | Low |
| Jul | $167 | Peak |
| Aug | $167 | Peak |
| Sep | $120 | Low |
| Oct | $120 | Low |
| Nov | $120 | Low |
| Dec | $120 | Low |
How does Lincoln City compare with other Oregon per diem areas?
Lincoln City ranks #4 of 7 Oregon non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $167/night — $6 below the state's $173/night NSA average.
Lodging in Lincoln City swings 39% across the year — from $120/night in January to $167/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $188 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $92/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Oregon area is Portland at $155/night peak, and the next step up is Bend at $192/night.
Book within the Lincoln City lodging cap
Otto finds hotels in Lincoln City at or under your $120–$167/night GSA lodging cap — and books them for you.
Lincoln City per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Lincoln City?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lincoln City, Oregon is $92 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $120–$167/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 Lincoln 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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Lincoln City change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Lincoln City, lodging is highest in July at $167/night and lowest in January at $120/night. M&IE stays flat at $92/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Lincoln City?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Lincoln City the full daily cap is up to $259 (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.