Maine Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Maine is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 3 locations have higher rates, up to $320/night in Bar Harbor / Rockport.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
3
Listed higher-rate locations
in Maine
$320
Highest lodging per night
Bar Harbor / Rockport, Jul 1–Aug 31
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Bar Harbor / Rockport
Highest lodging rate by Maine city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Bar Harbor / Rockport$320
- Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford$229
- Portland$216
All Maine per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Harbor / Rockport | Hancock / Knox | Oct 1–Oct 31: $276 Nov 1–Apr 30: $137 May 1–Jun 30: $212 Jul 1–Aug 31: $320 Sep 1–Sep 30: $276 | $92 | $69 |
| Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford | York | Oct 1–Oct 31: $184 Nov 1–Jun 30: $130 Jul 1–Aug 31: $229 Sep 1–Sep 30: $184 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Portland | Cumberland / Sagadahoc | Oct 1–Oct 31: $216 Nov 1–May 31: $119 Jun 1–Sep 30: $216 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Maine not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Maine
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69 |
Calculate your Maine trip
Maine (standard rate): 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$396
Lodging
$226
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$170
First report free: log real expenses next to your per diem and export a PDF or Excel expense report.
Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $113 | $51 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $113 | $68 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $51 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $226 | $170 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $68 per day at Maine (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Maine per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Maine for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Maine is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 3 Maine locations have a higher listed rate, up to $320 per night in Bar Harbor / Rockport.
Which Maine city has the highest per diem?
Bar Harbor / Rockport (Hancock / Knox) has the highest listed lodging rate in Maine: $320 per night from Jul 1 to Aug 31, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Bar Harbor / Rockport?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Bar Harbor / Rockport, ME comes to at most $870: lodging 2 x $320 = $640 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $92 for the middle day and $69 (75%) for the first and last day. Use the calculator above for exact dates.
Do private employers have to use GSA per diem rates?
No. GSA rates are written for federal travelers; many private employers use them as a benchmark, and your employer's policy decides what applies to you.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.