New Jersey Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in New Jersey is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 10 locations have higher rates, up to $217/night in Toms River.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
10
Listed higher-rate locations
in New Jersey
$217
Highest lodging per night
Toms River, Jun 1–Aug 31
$86
Highest M&IE per day
Eatontown / Freehold
Highest lodging rate by New Jersey city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Toms River$217
- Newark$175
- Princeton / Trenton$151
- Eatontown / Freehold$148
- Parsippany$148
- Somerset$147
- Springfield / Cranford / New Providence$141
- Flemington$128
- Edison / Piscataway$123
- Cherry Hill / Moorestown$115
All New Jersey per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill / Moorestown | Camden / Burlington | All year: $115 | $80 | $60 |
| Eatontown / Freehold | Monmouth | All year: $148 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Edison / Piscataway | Middlesex | All year: $123 | $80 | $60 |
| Flemington | Hunterdon | All year: $128 | $80 | $60 |
| Newark | Essex / Bergen / Hudson / Passaic | Oct 1–Dec 31: $175 Jan 1–Aug 31: $164 Sep 1–Sep 30: $175 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Parsippany | Morris | All year: $148 | $80 | $60 |
| Princeton / Trenton | Mercer | All year: $151 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Somerset | Somerset | All year: $147 | $80 | $60 |
| Springfield / Cranford / New Providence | Union | All year: $141 | $80 | $60 |
| Toms River | Ocean | Oct 1–May 31: $169 Jun 1–Aug 31: $217 Sep 1–Sep 30: $169 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in New Jersey not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in New Jersey
| 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 |
Calculate your New Jersey trip
New Jersey (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 Jersey (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
New Jersey per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in New Jersey for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in New Jersey is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 10 New Jersey locations have a higher listed rate, up to $217 per night in Toms River.
Which New Jersey city has the highest per diem?
Toms River (Ocean) has the highest listed lodging rate in New Jersey: $217 per night from Jun 1 to Aug 31, with $74 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $86 per day in Eatontown / Freehold.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Toms River?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Toms River, NJ comes to at most $619: lodging 2 x $217 = $434 (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.