Kalispell/Whitefish, Montana Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Kalispell/Whitefish locality (Flathead) at $126 to $244 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)
$244/night
Lowest month: $126
M&IE
$80/day
First and last day: $60.00
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,268
Lowest month: $1,442
Kalispell/Whitefish lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jul–Sep) is $118 a night above the lowest (Oct–Jun), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Jun | $126 | $1,442 |
| Jul–Sep | $244 | $2,268 |
Kalispell/Whitefish 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 $232 to $244 a night (up $12), and M&IE stayed at $80 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| May | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $124 | $80 | $1,428 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $232 | $80 | $2,184 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $232 | $80 | $2,184 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $232 | $80 | $2,184 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $126 | $80 | $1,442 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $126 | $80 | $1,442 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $126 | $80 | $1,442 |
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 Kalispell/Whitefish during Jul–Sep:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $244 = $976
- M&IE: 3 full days × $80 + 2 travel days × $60.00 = $360.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,336.00
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 Montana outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Kalispell/Whitefish peaks $131 a night higher.
Other Montana localities: Big Sky / West Yellowstone/Gardiner ($326), Helena ($140), Missoula ($199). All Montana rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Kalispell/Whitefish
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,268 a week here at the peak ($1,442 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 Kalispell/Whitefish per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Kalispell/Whitefish, Montana at $126 to $244 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $80 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Flathead.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Kalispell/Whitefish?
$60.00, which is 75% of the $80 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Kalispell/Whitefish per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Kalispell/Whitefish lodging is $131 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $80 against the standard $68.
What was the Kalispell/Whitefish per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $124–$232 a night and M&IE $80 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $126–$244 a night and M&IE $80 a day.