Per diem rates in New Mexico

GSA lodging and meals and incidentals (M&IE) rates for every New Mexico city and county, for fiscal year 2027: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

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New Mexico per diem rates by location

Maximum GSA rates for fiscal year 2027. Lodging is per night and can change by month, so a range shows the lowest and highest month. M&IE is per full day of travel; the first and last day of a trip pay 75%.

CityCountyLodging (per night)M&IE (per day)Total
AlbuquerqueBernalillo$154–$208$80$234–$288
CarlsbadEddy$164$74$238
Santa FeSanta Fe$129–$175$80$209–$255
TaosTaos$128$74$202

All other New Mexico locations use the standard rate: $113 lodging and $68 M&IE per day. Source: U.S. General Services Administration, FY2027. Data updated 27 Sep 2026.

What is the per diem rate in New Mexico?

The standard federal per diem in New Mexico is $181 a day for FY2027 ($113 lodging, $68 M&IE), but 4 locations carry higher rates, led by Albuquerque at up to $208 a night. The rates apply through September 30, 2027.

After Albuquerque, the highest-rate New Mexico locations are Santa Fe (up to $175 a night) and Carlsbad (up to $164 a night), plus 1 more. Rates follow the county, so a town inside a listed county gets that county's rate. Every other place in New Mexico uses the standard $181.

Lodging in some New Mexico locations changes by season. Albuquerque peaks at $208 from October 1 to March 31 and drops to $154 from April 1 to September 30.

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New Mexico per diem FAQs

Per diem in New Mexico is $181 a day in most places: $113 for lodging and $68 for M&IE. 4 locations run higher, led by Albuquerque at up to $288 a day combined, then Santa Fe at $255. Rates apply through September 30, 2027.

The standard lodging rate rose $3 to $113 for FY2027, which takes the standard per diem from $178 to $181 a day. Among 4 higher-rate New Mexico locations, 3 rose, 0 fell, and 1 stayed flat at peak lodging. Albuquerque moved most, up $64 a night.

In FY2024 the standard rate was $107 for lodging plus $59 for M&IE, or $166 a day. Today's $181 is $15 higher. Use the calculator to confirm your dates.

Santa Fe runs $129 to $175 a night for lodging plus $80 for M&IE, or $209 to $255 a day combined. The peak rate applies from October 1 to October 31 and from March 1 to September 30. That is $8 a day above last year. The rate covers Santa Fe.

GSA sets a federal per diem for every US county and publishes new rates each October 1. For New Mexico in FY2027 the standard rate is $181 a day, and 4 locations run higher, led by Albuquerque at up to $288.

Albuquerque runs $154 to $208 a night for lodging plus $80 for M&IE, or $234 to $288 a day combined. The peak rate applies from October 1 to March 31. That is $64 a day above last year. Lodging is paid at actual cost up to the cap, with a receipt. The rate covers Bernalillo.