Boston / Cambridge Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Boston / Cambridge, MA is $213 to $365 per night lodging (peak Oct and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $305 to $457 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Suffolk, city of Cambridge.
$213–$365
Lodging per night
peak Oct and Sep
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$457
Max total per day
$365 + $92, peak season
+152%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in Boston / Cambridge
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- Oct 1–Oct 31$365
- Nov 1–Feb 28$213
- Mar 1–Aug 31$305
- Sep 1–Sep 30$365
Cheapest: $213 (Nov–Feb). Peak: $365 (Oct and Sep), $152 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in Boston / Cambridge: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in Boston / Cambridge
Mon, May 31, 2027 to Thu, Jun 3, 2027, 3 nights in the Mar 1–Aug 31 season ($305/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$915
3 x $305
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$1237
$915 + $322
Calculate your Boston / Cambridge trip
Boston / Cambridge, MA: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$656
Lodging
$426
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $213 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $213 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $426 | $230 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $92 per day at Boston / Cambridge, MA: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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Boston / Cambridge per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Boston / Cambridge for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for Boston / Cambridge, MA is $213 to $365 per night lodging (peak Oct and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $305 to $457 per day. Fiscal year 2027 runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027. The standard rate for places without their own listing is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
How is per diem calculated on the first and last day in Boston / Cambridge?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the Boston / Cambridge rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the Boston / Cambridge per diem rate cover?
The Boston / Cambridge rate applies to the area GSA lists as Suffolk, city of Cambridge. Trips elsewhere in Massachusetts use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the Boston / Cambridge per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $213 per night in Nov–Feb and $365 per night in Oct and Sep. All 4 seasons: Oct 1–Oct 31 $365; Nov 1–Feb 28 $213; Mar 1–Aug 31 $305; Sep 1–Sep 30 $365. M&IE stays $92 per day all year.
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.