Cody, Wyoming Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Cody locality (Park) at $128 to $213 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $74 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)
$213/night
Lowest month: $128
M&IE
$74/day
First and last day: $55.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,009
Lowest month: $1,414
Cody lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Jun–Sep) is $85 a night above the lowest (Oct–May), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–May | $128 | $1,414 |
| Jun–Sep | $213 | $2,009 |
Cody 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 $190 to $213 a night (up $23), and M&IE stayed at $74 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $127 | $74 | $1,407 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $127 | $74 | $1,407 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $127 | $74 | $1,407 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $127 | $74 | $1,407 |
| May | FY2026 | $127 | $74 | $1,407 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $190 | $74 | $1,848 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $190 | $74 | $1,848 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $190 | $74 | $1,848 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $190 | $74 | $1,848 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $128 | $74 | $1,414 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $128 | $74 | $1,414 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $128 | $74 | $1,414 |
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 Cody during Jun–Sep:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $213 = $852
- M&IE: 3 full days × $74 + 2 travel days × $55.50 = $333.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,185.00
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 Cody compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Wyoming outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Cody peaks $100 a night higher.
Other Wyoming localities: Jackson / Pinedale ($441). All Wyoming rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Cody
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,009 a week here at the peak ($1,414 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 Cody per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Cody, Wyoming at $128 to $213 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $74 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Park.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Cody?
$55.50, which is 75% of the $74 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Cody per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Cody lodging is $100 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $74 against the standard $68.
What was the Cody per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $127–$190 a night and M&IE $74 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $128–$213 a night and M&IE $74 a day.