North Carolina Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in North Carolina is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 10 locations have higher rates, up to $267/night in Kill Devil Hills.
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 North Carolina
$267
Highest lodging per night
Kill Devil Hills, Jun 1–Aug 31
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Asheville
Highest lodging rate by North Carolina city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Kill Devil Hills$267
- Atlantic Beach / Morehead City$178
- Wilmington$170
- Chapel Hill$153
- Asheville$145
- Charlotte$143
- Raleigh$142
- Greensboro$130
- Fayetteville$129
- Durham$124
All North Carolina per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | Buncombe | Oct 1–Dec 31: $145 Jan 1–Sep 30: $125 | $80 | $60 |
| Atlantic Beach / Morehead City | Carteret | Oct 1–Oct 31: $141 Nov 1–Apr 30: $123 May 1–Aug 31: $178 Sep 1–Sep 30: $141 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Chapel Hill | Orange | All year: $153 | $80 | $60 |
| Charlotte | Mecklenburg | All year: $143 | $80 | $60 |
| Durham | Durham | All year: $124 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Fayetteville | Cumberland | All year: $129 | $68 | $51 |
| Greensboro | Guilford | Oct 1–Oct 31: $130 Nov 1–Mar 31: $116 Apr 1–Sep 30: $130 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Kill Devil Hills | Dare | Oct 1–Oct 31: $166 Nov 1–Mar 31: $120 Apr 1–May 31: $190 Jun 1–Aug 31: $267 Sep 1–Sep 30: $166 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Raleigh | Wake | All year: $142 | $74 | $55.50 |
| Wilmington | New Hanover | Oct 1–Oct 31: $144 Nov 1–Feb 28: $113 Mar 1–May 31: $145 Jun 1–Jul 31: $170 Aug 1–Sep 30: $144 | $74 | $55.50 |
Anywhere in North Carolina not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in North Carolina
| 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 North Carolina trip
North Carolina (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 North Carolina (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
North Carolina per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in North Carolina for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in North Carolina is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 10 North Carolina locations have a higher listed rate, up to $267 per night in Kill Devil Hills.
Which North Carolina city has the highest per diem?
Kill Devil Hills (Dare) has the highest listed lodging rate in North Carolina: $267 per night from Jun 1 to Aug 31, with $74 per day for M&IE. The highest M&IE in the state is $80 per day in Asheville.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Kill Devil Hills?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Kill Devil Hills, NC comes to at most $719: lodging 2 x $267 = $534 (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.