New York Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in New York is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 19 locations have higher rates, up to $358/night in New York City.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
19
Listed higher-rate locations
in New York
$358
Highest lodging per night
New York City, Oct 1–Dec 31
$92
Highest M&IE per day
New York City
Highest lodging rate by New York city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- New York City$358
- Lake Placid$225
- Saratoga Springs / Schenectady$219
- Glens Falls$195
- Floral Park / Garden City / Great Neck$172
- Tarrytown / White Plains / New Rochelle$168
- Riverhead / Ronkonkoma / Melville$163
- Niagara Falls$148
- Ithaca$145
- Buffalo$144
- Kingston$141
- Rochester$136
- Syracuse / Oswego$136
- Nyack / Palisades$134
- Albany$133
- Troy$129
- West Point$129
- Binghamton$127
- Poughkeepsie$124
All New York per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Albany | All year: $133 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Binghamton | Broome | All year: $127 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Buffalo | Erie | All year: $144 | $80 | $60 |
| Floral Park / Garden City / Great Neck | Nassau | All year: $172 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Glens Falls | Warren | Oct 1–Jun 30: $121 Jul 1–Aug 31: $195 Sep 1–Sep 30: $121 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Ithaca | Tompkins | All year: $145 | $80 | $60 |
| Kingston | Ulster | All year: $141 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Lake Placid | Essex | Oct 1–Feb 28: $170 Mar 1–Jun 30: $145 Jul 1–Aug 31: $225 Sep 1–Sep 30: $170 | $86 | $64.50 |
| New York City | Bronx / Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond | Oct 1–Dec 31: $358 Jan 1–Feb 28: $189 Mar 1–Jun 30: $296 Jul 1–Aug 31: $250 Sep 1–Sep 30: $358 | $92 | $69 |
| Niagara Falls | Niagara | Oct 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Aug 31: $148 Sep 1–Sep 30: $113 | $80 | $60 |
| Nyack / Palisades | Rockland | All year: $134 | $80 | $60 |
| Poughkeepsie | Dutchess | All year: $124 | $80 | $60 |
| Riverhead / Ronkonkoma / Melville | Suffolk | All year: $163 | $86 | $64.50 |
| Rochester | Monroe | All year: $136 | $80 | $60 |
| Saratoga Springs / Schenectady | Saratoga / Schenectady | Oct 1–Jun 30: $137 Jul 1–Aug 31: $219 Sep 1–Sep 30: $137 | $80 | $60 |
| Syracuse / Oswego | Onondaga / Oswego | All year: $136 | $80 | $60 |
| Tarrytown / White Plains / New Rochelle | Westchester | All year: $168 | $92 | $69 |
| Troy | Rensselaer | All year: $129 | $80 | $60 |
| West Point | Orange | All year: $129 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in New York not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in New York
| 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 New York trip
New York (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 York (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
New York per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in New York for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in New York is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 19 New York locations have a higher listed rate, up to $358 per night in New York City.
Which New York city has the highest per diem?
New York City (Bronx / Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond) has the highest listed lodging rate in New York: $358 per night from Oct 1 to Dec 31, with $92 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to New York City?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at New York City, NY comes to at most $946: lodging 2 x $358 = $716 (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.