Stowe Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Lamoille · Vermont · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Stowe is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $148–$185/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 March.
A 4-night business trip to Stowe in January totals $1,127: $740 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Stowe lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Stowe . M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $185 | Peak |
| Feb | $185 | Peak |
| Mar | $148 | Low |
| Apr | $148 | Low |
| May | $148 | Low |
| Jun | $185 | Peak |
| Jul | $185 | Peak |
| Aug | $185 | Peak |
| Sep | $185 | Peak |
| Oct | $185 | Peak |
| Nov | $185 | Peak |
| Dec | $185 | Peak |
How does Stowe compare with other Vermont per diem areas?
Stowe ranks #4 of 5 Vermont non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $185/night — $11 below the state's $196/night NSA average.
Lodging in Stowe swings 25% across the year — from $148/night in March to $185/night in January — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $148 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Vermont area is White River Junction at $144/night peak, and the next step up is Burlington at $202/night.
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Stowe per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Stowe ?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Stowe , Vermont is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $148–$185/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 Stowe ?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Stowe change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Stowe , lodging is highest in January at $185/night and lowest in March at $148/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Stowe ?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Stowe the full daily cap is up to $271 (peak-month lodging + $86 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.