Jamestown / Middletown / Newport Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Newport · Rhode Island · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Jamestown / Middletown / Newport is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $141–$268/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 Jamestown / Middletown / Newport in June totals $1,432: $1,072 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Jamestown / Middletown / Newport lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Jamestown / Middletown / Newport. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $141 | Low |
| Feb | $141 | Low |
| Mar | $141 | Low |
| Apr | $141 | Low |
| May | $141 | Low |
| Jun | $268 | Peak |
| Jul | $268 | Peak |
| Aug | $268 | Peak |
| Sep | $218 | · |
| Oct | $218 | · |
| Nov | $141 | Low |
| Dec | $141 | Low |
How does Jamestown / Middletown / Newport compare with other Rhode Island per diem areas?
Jamestown / Middletown / Newport is the most expensive per diem area in Rhode Island for FY2026: its $268/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 2 non-standard areas, $57 above the state's $211/night NSA average.
Lodging in Jamestown / Middletown / Newport swings 90% across the year — from $141/night in January to $268/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $508 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Rhode Island area is Providence / Bristol at $154/night peak; every unlisted Rhode Island location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Jamestown / Middletown / Newport per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Jamestown / Middletown / Newport?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Jamestown / Middletown / Newport, Rhode Island is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $141–$268/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 Jamestown / Middletown / Newport?
- $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.
- Is Jamestown / Middletown / Newport the most expensive per diem area in Rhode Island?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Jamestown / Middletown / Newport tops the 2 non-standard areas GSA lists in Rhode Island for FY2026 at $268/night — $158 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $348 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Jamestown / Middletown / Newport change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Jamestown / Middletown / Newport, lodging is highest in June at $268/night and lowest in January at $141/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Jamestown / Middletown / Newport?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Jamestown / Middletown / Newport the full daily cap is up to $348 (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.