Montpelier Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
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For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Montpelier is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $167–$227/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in August and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Montpelier in August totals $1,241: $908 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Montpelier lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Montpelier. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $167 | Low |
| Feb | $167 | Low |
| Mar | $167 | Low |
| Apr | $167 | Low |
| May | $167 | Low |
| Jun | $167 | Low |
| Jul | $167 | Low |
| Aug | $227 | Peak |
| Sep | $227 | Peak |
| Oct | $227 | Peak |
| Nov | $167 | Low |
| Dec | $167 | Low |
How does Montpelier compare with other Vermont per diem areas?
Montpelier is the most expensive per diem area in Vermont for FY2026: its $227/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 5 non-standard areas, $31 above the state's $196/night NSA average.
Lodging in Montpelier swings 36% across the year — from $167/night in January to $227/night in August — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $240 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
The next cheaper Vermont area is Manchester at $220/night peak; every unlisted Vermont location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Montpelier per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Montpelier?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Montpelier, Vermont is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $167–$227/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 Montpelier?
- $74 per day for FY2026: $18 breakfast, $20 lunch, $31 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $55.50.
- Is Montpelier the most expensive per diem area in Vermont?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Montpelier tops the 5 non-standard areas GSA lists in Vermont for FY2026 at $227/night — $117 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $301 with M&IE included.
- Why does lodging per diem in Montpelier change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Montpelier, lodging is highest in August at $227/night and lowest in January at $167/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Montpelier?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Montpelier the full daily cap is up to $301 (peak-month lodging + $74 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.