New Mexico Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in New Mexico is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 4 locations have higher rates, up to $208/night in Albuquerque.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
4
Listed higher-rate locations
in New Mexico
$208
Highest lodging per night
Albuquerque, Oct 1–Mar 31
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Albuquerque
Highest lodging rate by New Mexico city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Albuquerque$208
- Santa Fe$175
- Carlsbad$164
- Taos$128
All New Mexico per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Bernalillo | Oct 1–Mar 31: $208 Apr 1–Sep 30: $154 | $80 | $60 |
| Carlsbad | Eddy | All year: $164 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Santa Fe | Santa Fe | Oct 1–Oct 31: $175 Nov 1–Dec 31: $148 Jan 1–Feb 28: $129 Mar 1–Sep 30: $175 | $80 | $60 |
| Taos | Taos | All year: $128 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in New Mexico not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in New Mexico
| 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 Mexico trip
New Mexico (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 Mexico (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
New Mexico per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in New Mexico for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in New Mexico is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 4 New Mexico locations have a higher listed rate, up to $208 per night in Albuquerque.
Which New Mexico city has the highest per diem?
Albuquerque (Bernalillo) has the highest listed lodging rate in New Mexico: $208 per night from Oct 1 to Mar 31, with $80 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Albuquerque?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Albuquerque, NM comes to at most $616: lodging 2 x $208 = $416 (the highest seasonal rate; other months are lower), plus M&IE of $80 for the middle day and $60 (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.