Traverse City, Michigan Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Traverse City locality (Grand Traverse) at $134 to $235 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $80 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)
$235/night
Lowest month: $134
M&IE
$80/day
First and last day: $60.00
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,205
Lowest month: $1,498
Traverse City lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jul–Aug) is $101 a night above the lowest (Nov–Jun), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct | $158 | $1,666 |
| Nov–Jun | $134 | $1,498 |
| Jul–Aug | $235 | $2,205 |
| Sep | $158 | $1,666 |
Traverse City 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 stayed at $235 a night, and M&IE stayed at $80 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| May | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $235 | $80 | $2,205 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $235 | $80 | $2,205 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $158 | $80 | $1,666 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $134 | $80 | $1,498 |
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 Traverse City during Jul–Aug:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $235 = $940
- M&IE: 3 full days × $80 + 2 travel days × $60.00 = $360.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,300.00
Lodging is reimbursed up to the rate for actual cost; M&IE is a flat allowance. Your employer's policy may differ.
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The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Michigan outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Traverse City peaks $122 a night higher.
Other Michigan localities: Ann Arbor ($140), Detroit ($160), Grand Rapids ($120), Holland ($158), Mackinac Island ($197), Midland ($138), Muskegon ($157), Petoskey ($230). All Michigan rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Traverse City
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,205 a week here at the peak ($1,498 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 Traverse City per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Traverse City, Michigan at $134 to $235 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $80 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Grand Traverse.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Traverse City?
$60.00, which is 75% of the $80 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Traverse City per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Traverse City lodging is $122 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $80 against the standard $68.
What was the Traverse City per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $134–$235 a night and M&IE $80 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $134–$235 a night and M&IE $80 a day.