Wallops Island Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Accomack · Virginia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Wallops Island is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $131–$248/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Wallops Island in July totals $1,298: $992 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Wallops Island lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Wallops Island. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $131 | Low |
| Feb | $131 | Low |
| Mar | $131 | Low |
| Apr | $131 | Low |
| May | $131 | Low |
| Jun | $131 | Low |
| Jul | $248 | Peak |
| Aug | $248 | Peak |
| Sep | $131 | Low |
| Oct | $131 | Low |
| Nov | $131 | Low |
| Dec | $131 | Low |
How does Wallops Island compare with other Virginia per diem areas?
Wallops Island ranks #2 of 10 Virginia non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $248/night — $85 above the state's $163/night NSA average.
Lodging in Wallops Island swings 89% across the year — from $131/night in January to $248/night in July — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $468 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $68/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Virginia area is Virginia Beach at $210/night peak, and the next step up is District of Columbia at $276/night.
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Wallops Island per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Wallops Island?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Wallops Island, Virginia is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $131–$248/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 Wallops Island?
- $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 Wallops Island change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Wallops Island, lodging is highest in July at $248/night and lowest in January at $131/night. M&IE stays flat at $68/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Wallops Island?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Wallops Island the full daily cap is up to $316 (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.