Galveston Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Galveston · Texas · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Galveston is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $111–$146/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
$74
Flat all year
Lodging low
$111
January
Lodging peak
$146
June
Full daily (peak)
$220
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Galveston in June totals $917 — $584 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Galveston lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Galveston. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $111 | Low |
| Feb | $111 | Low |
| Mar | $111 | Low |
| Apr | $111 | Low |
| May | $111 | Low |
| Jun | $146 | Peak |
| Jul | $146 | Peak |
| Aug | $111 | Low |
| Sep | $111 | Low |
| Oct | $111 | Low |
| Nov | $111 | Low |
| Dec | $111 | Low |
Galveston per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Galveston?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Galveston, Texas is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $111–$146/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 Galveston change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Galveston, lodging is highest in June at $146/night and lowest in January at $111/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Galveston?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Galveston the full daily cap is up to $220 (peak-month lodging + $74 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.