Massachusetts Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Massachusetts is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 13 locations have higher rates, up to $487/night in Nantucket.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
13
Listed higher-rate locations
in Massachusetts
$487
Highest lodging per night
Nantucket, Jun 1–Sep 30
$92
Highest M&IE per day
Boston / Cambridge
Highest lodging rate by Massachusetts city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Nantucket$487
- Martha's Vineyard$473
- Boston / Cambridge$365
- Falmouth$247
- Hyannis$220
- Quincy$190
- Pittsfield$188
- Burlington / Woburn$187
- Northampton$157
- Worcester$140
- Andover$137
- Springfield$131
- Plymouth / Taunton / New Bedford$127
All Massachusetts per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | Essex | All year: $137 | $80 | $60 |
| Boston / Cambridge | Suffolk, city of Cambridge | Oct 1–Oct 31: $365 Nov 1–Feb 28: $213 Mar 1–Aug 31: $305 Sep 1–Sep 30: $365 | $92 | $69 |
| Burlington / Woburn | Middlesex less the city of Cambridge | Oct 1–Oct 31: $187 Nov 1–Apr 30: $152 May 1–Sep 30: $187 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Falmouth | City limits of Falmouth | Oct 1–May 31: $138 Jun 1–Aug 31: $247 Sep 1–Sep 30: $138 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Hyannis | Barnstable less the city of Falmouth | Oct 1–Jun 30: $131 Jul 1–Aug 31: $220 Sep 1–Sep 30: $131 | $92 | $69 |
| Martha's Vineyard | Dukes | Oct 1–May 31: $199 Jun 1–Sep 30: $473 | $92 | $69 |
| Nantucket | Nantucket | Oct 1–May 31: $171 Jun 1–Sep 30: $487 | $92 | $69 |
| Northampton | Hampshire | All year: $157 | $80 | $60 |
| Pittsfield | Berkshire | Oct 1–Jun 30: $142 Jul 1–Aug 31: $188 Sep 1–Sep 30: $142 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Plymouth / Taunton / New Bedford | Plymouth / Bristol | All year: $127 | $80 | $60 |
| Quincy | Norfolk | Oct 1–Oct 31: $190 Nov 1–Apr 30: $146 May 1–Sep 30: $190 | $80 | $60 |
| Springfield | Hampden | All year: $131 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Worcester | Worcester | All year: $140 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Massachusetts not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Massachusetts
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $74 | $18 | $20 | $31 | $5 | $55.50 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
| $86 | $22 | $23 | $36 | $5 | $64.50 |
| $92 | $23 | $26 | $38 | $5 | $69 |
Calculate your Massachusetts trip
Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Massachusetts per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Massachusetts for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Massachusetts is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 13 Massachusetts locations have a higher listed rate, up to $487 per night in Nantucket.
Which Massachusetts city has the highest per diem?
Nantucket (Nantucket) has the highest listed lodging rate in Massachusetts: $487 per night from Jun 1 to Sep 30, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Nantucket?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Nantucket, MA comes to at most $1204: lodging 2 x $487 = $974 (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.