New Hampshire Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in New Hampshire is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 7 locations have higher rates, up to $191/night in Laconia.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
7
Listed higher-rate locations
in New Hampshire
$191
Highest lodging per night
Laconia, Oct 1–Oct 31
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Conway
Highest lodging rate by New Hampshire city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Laconia$191
- Lebanon / Lincoln / West Lebanon$186
- Portsmouth$186
- Conway$168
- Durham$156
- Manchester$136
- Concord$127
All New Hampshire per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | Merrimack | All year: $127 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Conway | Carroll | Oct 1–Oct 31: $168 Nov 1–May 31: $131 Jun 1–Sep 30: $168 | $80 | $60 |
| Durham | Strafford | Oct 1–May 31: $127 Jun 1–Aug 31: $156 Sep 1–Sep 30: $127 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Laconia | Belknap | Oct 1–Oct 31: $191 Nov 1–May 31: $145 Jun 1–Sep 30: $191 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Lebanon / Lincoln / West Lebanon | Grafton | Oct 1–Oct 31: $186 Nov 1–May 31: $150 Jun 1–Sep 30: $186 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Manchester | Hillsborough | All year: $136 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Portsmouth | Rockingham | Oct 1–Oct 31: $186 Nov 1–May 31: $129 Jun 1–Sep 30: $186 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in New Hampshire not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in New Hampshire
| 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 |
Calculate your New Hampshire trip
New Hampshire (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 New Hampshire (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
New Hampshire per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in New Hampshire for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in New Hampshire is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 7 New Hampshire locations have a higher listed rate, up to $191 per night in Laconia.
Which New Hampshire city has the highest per diem?
Laconia (Belknap) has the highest listed lodging rate in New Hampshire: $191 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 31, with $74 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $80 per day in Conway.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Laconia?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Laconia, NH comes to at most $567: lodging 2 x $191 = $382 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $74 for the middle day and $55.50 (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.