Blacksburg Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Montgomery · Virginia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Blacksburg is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Blacksburg in January totals $794: $488 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Blacksburg lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Blacksburg. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $122 | · |
| Feb | $122 | · |
| Mar | $122 | · |
| Apr | $122 | · |
| May | $122 | · |
| Jun | $122 | · |
| Jul | $122 | · |
| Aug | $122 | · |
| Sep | $122 | · |
| Oct | $122 | · |
| Nov | $122 | · |
| Dec | $122 | · |
How does Blacksburg compare with other Virginia per diem areas?
Blacksburg ranks #7 of 10 Virginia non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $122/night — $41 below the state's $163/night NSA average.
The $122/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Blacksburg — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $68/day M&IE tier.
At $122 lodging + $68 M&IE, Blacksburg carries one of the mildest premiums GSA lists — only $12/night above the national standard rate, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here (reimbursement still uses the listed cap). Flexible on location? The next cheaper Virginia area is Roanoke at $119/night peak, and the next step up is Williamsburg / York at $134/night.
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Blacksburg per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Blacksburg?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Blacksburg, Virginia is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Blacksburg?
- $68 per day for FY2026: $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $51.
- Is the Blacksburg per diem much higher than the standard rate?
- No — only $12/night more. Blacksburg is capped at $122 lodging + $68 M&IE versus the standard $110 + $68, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here. Reimbursement still uses the listed Blacksburg rate.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Blacksburg?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Blacksburg the full daily cap is up to $190 (peak-month lodging + $68 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.