Lake Placid, New York Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Lake Placid locality (Essex) at $145 to $225 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $86 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)
$225/night
Lowest month: $145
M&IE
$86/day
First and last day: $64.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,177
Lowest month: $1,617
Lake Placid lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jul–Aug) is $80 a night above the lowest (Mar–Jun), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Feb | $170 | $1,792 |
| Mar–Jun | $145 | $1,617 |
| Jul–Aug | $225 | $2,177 |
| Sep | $170 | $1,792 |
Lake Placid 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 $238 to $225 a night (down $13), and M&IE stayed at $86 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $144 | $86 | $1,610 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $144 | $86 | $1,610 |
| May | FY2026 | $144 | $86 | $1,610 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $144 | $86 | $1,610 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $238 | $86 | $2,268 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $238 | $86 | $2,268 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $170 | $86 | $1,792 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $170 | $86 | $1,792 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $170 | $86 | $1,792 |
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 Lake Placid during Jul–Aug:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $225 = $900
- M&IE: 3 full days × $86 + 2 travel days × $64.50 = $387.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,287.00
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 Lake Placid compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in New York outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Lake Placid peaks $112 a night higher.
Other New York localities: New York City ($358), Niagara Falls ($148), Nyack / Palisades ($134), Poughkeepsie ($124), Riverhead / Ronkonkoma / Melville ($163), Rochester ($136), Saratoga Springs / Schenectady ($219), Syracuse / Oswego ($136). All New York rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Lake Placid
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,177 a week here at the peak ($1,617 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 Lake Placid per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Lake Placid, New York at $145 to $225 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $86 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Essex.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Lake Placid?
$64.50, which is 75% of the $86 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Lake Placid per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Lake Placid lodging is $112 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $86 against the standard $68.
What was the Lake Placid per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $144–$238 a night and M&IE $86 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $145–$225 a night and M&IE $86 a day.