Charles Town Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Jefferson · West Virginia · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Charles Town is $68/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
A 4-night business trip to Charles Town in January totals $794: $488 lodging (4 nights) + $306 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Charles Town lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Charles Town. M&IE is flat at $68/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $122 | · |
| Feb | $122 | · |
| Mar | $122 | · |
| Apr | $122 | · |
| May | $122 | · |
| Jun | $122 | · |
| Jul | $122 | · |
| Aug | $122 | · |
| Sep | $122 | · |
| Oct | $122 | · |
| Nov | $122 | · |
| Dec | $122 | · |
How does Charles Town compare with other West Virginia per diem areas?
Charles Town is the most expensive per diem area in West Virginia for FY2026: its $122/night peak lodging cap tops the state's 2 non-standard areas, $3 above the state's $119/night NSA average.
The $122/night lodging cap holds flat through all 12 months of FY2026, so there is no cheaper season to target in Charles Town — trip cost depends only on length of stay and the $68/day M&IE tier.
At $122 lodging + $68 M&IE, Charles Town carries one of the mildest premiums GSA lists — only $12/night above the national standard rate, so a budget built on the standard rate lands close here (reimbursement still uses the listed cap). The next cheaper West Virginia area is Charleston at $115/night peak; every unlisted West Virginia location falls back to the $110 standard rate.
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Charles Town per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Charles Town?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Charles Town, West Virginia is $68 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $122/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 Charles Town?
- $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.
- Is Charles Town the most expensive per diem area in West Virginia?
- Yes. By peak lodging cap, Charles Town tops the 2 non-standard areas GSA lists in West Virginia for FY2026 at $122/night — $12 above the $110 standard cap. Its full daily rate reaches $190 with M&IE included.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Charles Town?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Charles Town the full daily cap is up to $190 (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.