Cody Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Park · Wyoming · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Cody is $74/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $127–$190/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Cody in June totals $1,093: $760 lodging (4 nights) + $333 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Cody lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Cody. M&IE is flat at $74/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $127 | Low |
| Feb | $127 | Low |
| Mar | $127 | Low |
| Apr | $127 | Low |
| May | $127 | Low |
| Jun | $190 | Peak |
| Jul | $190 | Peak |
| Aug | $190 | Peak |
| Sep | $190 | Peak |
| Oct | $127 | Low |
| Nov | $127 | Low |
| Dec | $127 | Low |
How does Cody compare with other Wyoming per diem areas?
Cody has the lowest peak lodging cap of the 2 non-standard per diem areas in Wyoming — $190/night, $115 below the state's $305/night NSA average, yet still $80 above the $110 standard rate.
Lodging in Cody swings 50% across the year — from $127/night in January to $190/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $252 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $74/day regardless of season.
Below Cody, every unlisted Wyoming location falls back to the $110 standard rate; the next step up in-state is Jackson / Pinedale at $420/night.
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Cody per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Cody?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Cody, Wyoming is $74 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $127–$190/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 Cody?
- $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.
- Why does lodging per diem in Cody change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Cody, lodging is highest in June at $190/night and lowest in January at $127/night. M&IE stays flat at $74/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Cody?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Cody the full daily cap is up to $264 (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.