White River Junction Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Windsor · Vermont · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for White River Junction is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $144/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to White River Junction in January totals $963: $576 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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White River Junction lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for White River Junction. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $144 | · |
| Feb | $144 | · |
| Mar | $144 | · |
| Apr | $144 | · |
| May | $144 | · |
| Jun | $144 | · |
| Jul | $144 | · |
| Aug | $144 | · |
| Sep | $144 | · |
| Oct | $144 | · |
| Nov | $144 | · |
| Dec | $144 | · |
How does White River Junction compare with other Vermont per diem areas?
White River Junction has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 5 non-standard per diem areas in Vermont — $144/night, $52 below the state's $196/night NSA average, yet still $34 above the $110 standard rate.
The $144/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in White River Junction — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $86/day M&IE tier.
Below White River Junction, every unlisted Vermont location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Stowe at $185/night.
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White River Junction per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for White River Junction?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for White River Junction, Vermont is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $144/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in White River Junction?
- $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.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in White River Junction?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In White River Junction the full daily cap is up to $230 (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.