Hershey Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Hershey · Pennsylvania · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hershey is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $145–$196/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 Hershey in June totals $1,144: $784 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Hershey lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Hershey. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $145 | Low |
| Feb | $145 | Low |
| Mar | $145 | Low |
| Apr | $145 | Low |
| May | $145 | Low |
| Jun | $196 | Peak |
| Jul | $196 | Peak |
| Aug | $196 | Peak |
| Sep | $145 | Low |
| Oct | $145 | Low |
| Nov | $145 | Low |
| Dec | $145 | Low |
How does Hershey compare with other Pennsylvania per diem areas?
Hershey ranks #2 of 13 Pennsylvania non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $196/night — $60 above the state's $136/night NSA average.
Lodging in Hershey swings 35% across the year — from $145/night in January to $196/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $204 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Pennsylvania area is Pittsburgh at $138/night peak, and the next step up is Philadelphia at $218/night.
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Hershey per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Hershey?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Hershey, Pennsylvania is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $145–$196/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 Hershey?
- $80 per day for FY2026: $20 breakfast, $22 lunch, $33 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $60.
- Why does lodging per diem in Hershey change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Hershey, lodging is highest in June at $196/night and lowest in January at $145/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Hershey?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Hershey the full daily cap is up to $276 (peak-month lodging + $80 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.