Williamsburg / York Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
James City / York Counties / City of Williamsburg · Virginia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Williamsburg / York is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$134/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in April and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Williamsburg / York in April totals $896: $536 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Williamsburg / York lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Williamsburg / York. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $110 | Low |
| Feb | $110 | Low |
| Mar | $110 | Low |
| Apr | $134 | Peak |
| May | $134 | Peak |
| Jun | $134 | Peak |
| Jul | $134 | Peak |
| Aug | $134 | Peak |
| Sep | $115 | · |
| Oct | $115 | · |
| Nov | $115 | · |
| Dec | $115 | · |
How does Williamsburg / York compare with other Virginia per diem areas?
Williamsburg / York ranks #6 of 10 Virginia non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $134/night — $29 below the state's $163/night NSA average.
Lodging in Williamsburg / York swings 22% across the year — from $110/night in January to $134/night in April — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $96 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $80/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Virginia area is Blacksburg at $122/night peak, and the next step up is Charlottesville at $136/night.
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Williamsburg / York per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Williamsburg / York?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Williamsburg / York, Virginia is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $110–$134/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 Williamsburg / York?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Williamsburg / York change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Williamsburg / York, lodging is highest in April at $134/night and lowest in January at $110/night. M&IE stays flat at $80/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Williamsburg / York?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Williamsburg / York the full daily cap is up to $214 (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.