Lynchburg Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Campbell / Lynchburg City · Virginia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lynchburg is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$115/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 June.
A 4-night business trip to Lynchburg in January totals $766: $460 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Lynchburg lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Lynchburg. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $115 | Peak |
| Feb | $115 | Peak |
| Mar | $115 | Peak |
| Apr | $115 | Peak |
| May | $115 | Peak |
| Jun | $110 | Low |
| Jul | $110 | Low |
| Aug | $115 | Peak |
| Sep | $115 | Peak |
| Oct | $115 | Peak |
| Nov | $115 | Peak |
| Dec | $115 | Peak |
How does Lynchburg compare with other Virginia per diem areas?
Lynchburg has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 10 non-standard per diem areas in Virginia — $115/night, $48 below the state's $163/night NSA average, yet still $5 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Lynchburg swings 5% across the year — from $110/night in June to $115/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $20 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $68/day regardless of season.
Below Lynchburg, every unlisted Virginia location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Roanoke at $119/night.
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Lynchburg per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Lynchburg?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Lynchburg, Virginia is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$115/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 Lynchburg?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Lynchburg change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Lynchburg, lodging is highest in January at $115/night and lowest in June at $110/night. M&IE stays flat at $68/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Lynchburg?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Lynchburg the full daily cap is up to $183 (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.