Bar Harbor / Rockport, Maine Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Bar Harbor / Rockport locality (Hancock / Knox) at $137 to $320 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)
$320/night
Lowest month: $137
M&IE
$92/day
First and last day: $69.00
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,884
Lowest month: $1,603
Bar Harbor lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jul–Aug) is $183 a night above the lowest (Nov–Apr), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | $276 | $2,576 |
| Nov–Apr | $137 | $1,603 |
| May–Jun | $212 | $2,128 |
| Jul–Aug | $320 | $2,884 |
| Sep | $276 | $2,576 |
Bar Harbor 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 $304 to $320 a night (up $16), and M&IE stayed at $92 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $128 | $92 | $1,540 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $128 | $92 | $1,540 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $128 | $92 | $1,540 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $128 | $92 | $1,540 |
| May | FY2026 | $209 | $92 | $2,107 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $209 | $92 | $2,107 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $304 | $92 | $2,772 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $304 | $92 | $2,772 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $264 | $92 | $2,492 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $276 | $92 | $2,576 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $137 | $92 | $1,603 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $137 | $92 | $1,603 |
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 Bar Harbor during Jul–Aug:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $320 = $1,280
- M&IE: 3 full days × $92 + 2 travel days × $69.00 = $414.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,694.00
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 Bar Harbor compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Maine outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Bar Harbor peaks $207 a night higher.
Other Maine localities: Kennebunk / Kittery / Sanford ($229), Portland ($216). All Maine rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Bar Harbor
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,884 a week here at the peak ($1,603 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 Bar Harbor / Rockport per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Bar Harbor / Rockport, Maine at $137 to $320 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $92 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Hancock / Knox.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Bar Harbor?
$69.00, which is 75% of the $92 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Bar Harbor per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Bar Harbor lodging is $207 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $92 against the standard $68.
What was the Bar Harbor per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $128–$304 a night and M&IE $92 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $137–$320 a night and M&IE $92 a day.