New York City Per Diem Rates 2026 (FY2027)
The FY2027 GSA per diem for New York City, NY is $189 to $358 per night lodging (peak Oct–Dec and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $281 to $450 per day.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027. Covers Bronx / Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond.
$189–$358
Lodging per night
peak Oct–Dec and Sep
$92
M&IE per day
$69 on first/last day
$450
Max total per day
$358 + $92, peak season
+149%
Peak vs standard rate
standard $113 + $68 = $181
Lodging by season in New York City
Standard rate: $113/night (cities without their own listing)
- 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
Cheapest: $189 (Jan–Feb). Peak: $358 (Oct–Dec and Sep), $169 more per night.
Meals and incidentals in New York City: $92 a day
Breakfast
$23
Lunch
$26
Dinner
$38
Incidentals
$5
First/last day (75%)
$69
Example: Monday to Thursday in New York City
Mon, Apr 26, 2027 to Thu, Apr 29, 2027, 3 nights in the Mar 1–Jun 30 season ($296/night). Maximum allowance.
Lodging
$888
3 x $296
Meals and incidentals
$322
2 x $69 + 2 x $92 = $138 + $184
Total
$1210
$888 + $322
Calculate your New York City trip
New York City, NY: 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$946
Lodging
$716
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$230
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Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $358 | $69 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $358 | $92 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $69 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $716 | $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 New York City, NY: breakfast $23, lunch $26, dinner $38, incidentals $5; first and last day $69.
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New York City per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in New York City for 2026?
The FY2027 GSA per diem for New York City, NY is $189 to $358 per night lodging (peak Oct–Dec and Sep) + $92 M&IE, $281 to $450 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 New York City?
M&IE is paid at 75% on the first and last day of travel: $69 instead of $92 at the New York City rate. Full days in between get $92. Lodging is paid per night at the rate of that night's season.
Which counties does the New York City per diem rate cover?
The New York City rate applies to the area GSA lists as Bronx / Kings / New York / Queens / Richmond. Trips elsewhere in New York use the standard rate unless that place has its own listing.
Does the New York City per diem change by season?
Yes. Lodging is $189 per night in Jan–Feb and $358 per night in Oct–Dec and Sep. All 5 seasons: 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. 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.