Dallas Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Dallas · Texas · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Dallas is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $170–$191/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in January and is lowest in April.
A 4-night business trip to Dallas in January totals $1,124: $764 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Dallas lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Dallas. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $191 | Peak |
| Feb | $191 | Peak |
| Mar | $191 | Peak |
| Apr | $170 | Low |
| May | $170 | Low |
| Jun | $170 | Low |
| Jul | $170 | Low |
| Aug | $170 | Low |
| Sep | $170 | Low |
| Oct | $170 | Low |
| Nov | $170 | Low |
| Dec | $170 | Low |
How does Dallas compare with other Texas per diem areas?
Dallas is the most expensive per diem area in Texas for FY2026: its $191/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 11 non-standard areas, $43 above the state's $148/night NSA average.
Lodging in Dallas swings 12% across the year — from $170/night in April to $191/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $84 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Texas area is Austin at $187/night peak; every unlisted Texas location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Dallas per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Dallas?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Dallas, Texas is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $170–$191/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 Dallas?
- $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 Dallas the most expensive per diem area in Texas?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Dallas tops the 11 non-standard areas GSA lists in Texas for FY2026 at $191/night — $81 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $271 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Dallas change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Dallas, lodging is highest in January at $191/night and lowest in April at $170/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Dallas?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Dallas the full daily cap is up to $271 (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.