Sedona, Arizona Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Sedona locality (City Limits of Sedona) at $172 to $282 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $92 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). These rates run from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, read 2026-10-15. Lodging excludes taxes.
Lodging (peak)
$282/night
Lowest month: $172
M&IE
$92/day
First and last day: $69.00
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,618
Lowest month: $1,848
Sedona lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Mar–Apr) is $110 a night above the lowest (Jan–Feb), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec | $220 | $2,184 |
| Jan–Feb | $172 | $1,848 |
| Mar–Apr | $282 | $2,618 |
| May–Aug | $189 | $1,967 |
| Sep | $220 | $2,184 |
Sedona Per Diem for Calendar 2026, Month by Month
GSA rates run by federal fiscal year, so calendar 2026 uses two sets of rates: January–September fall in FY2026, and October–December fall in FY2027. Peak lodging went from $274 to $282 a night (up $8), and M&IE stayed at $92 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $164 | $92 | $1,792 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $164 | $92 | $1,792 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $274 | $92 | $2,562 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $274 | $92 | $2,562 |
| May | FY2026 | $183 | $92 | $1,925 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $183 | $92 | $1,925 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $183 | $92 | $1,925 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $183 | $92 | $1,925 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $213 | $92 | $2,135 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $220 | $92 | $2,184 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $220 | $92 | $2,184 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $220 | $92 | $2,184 |
A trip or contract that runs across 1 October is covered by both years: each night is capped by the rate for the month it falls in. Total / week is (lodging + M&IE) × 7.
Example: a 5-day trip
Five days and four nights in Sedona during Mar–Apr:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $282 = $1,128
- M&IE: 3 full days × $92 + 2 travel days × $69.00 = $414.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,542.00
Lodging is reimbursed up to the rate for actual cost; M&IE is a flat allowance. Your employer's policy may differ.
Calculate your own datesHow Sedona compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Arizona outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Sedona peaks $169 a night higher.
Other Arizona localities: Grand Canyon / Flagstaff ($152), Kayenta ($147), Phoenix / Scottsdale ($232), Tucson ($208). All Arizona rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Sedona
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,618 a week here at the peak ($1,848 in the lowest month), and only if you keep a qualifying tax home. Check an offer with the stipend calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sedona per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Sedona, Arizona at $172 to $282 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $92 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers City Limits of Sedona.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Sedona?
$69.00, which is 75% of the $92 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Sedona per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Sedona lodging is $169 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $92 against the standard $68.
What was the Sedona per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $164–$274 a night and M&IE $92 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $172–$282 a night and M&IE $92 a day.