2026 Per Diem Calculator for Massachusetts
When traveling for business in Massachusetts, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in Massachusetts
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in Massachusetts. Here are the per diem rates that apply in Massachusetts when you travel there for business.
City | County | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 |
Andover | Essex | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 | $137 |
Boston / Cambridge | Suffolk, city of Cambridge | $209 | $209 | $291 | $291 | $291 | $291 | $291 | $291 | $349 | $349 | $209 | $209 |
Burlington / Woburn | Middlesex less the city of Cambridge | $144 | $144 | $144 | $144 | $178 | $178 | $178 | $178 | $178 | $178 | $144 | $144 |
Falmouth | City limits of Falmouth | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $253 | $253 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 |
Hyannis | Barnstable less the city of Falmouth | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $209 | $209 | $131 | $131 | $131 | $131 |
Martha's Vineyard | Dukes | $196 | $196 | $196 | $196 | $196 | $462 | $462 | $462 | $462 | $196 | $196 | $196 |
Nantucket | Nantucket | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $471 | $471 | $471 | $471 | $175 | $175 | $175 |
Northampton | Hampshire | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 |
Pittsfield | Berkshire | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $178 | $178 | $136 | $136 | $136 | $136 |
Plymouth / Taunton / New Bedford | Plymouth / Bristol | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 | $126 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in Massachusetts
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Andover | Essex | $137 | $85 | $222 |
Boston / Cambridge | Suffolk, city of Cambridge | $273 | $97 | $370 |
Burlington / Woburn | Middlesex less the city of Cambridge | $161 | $91 | $252 |
Falmouth | City limits of Falmouth | $161 | $91 | $252 |
Hyannis | Barnstable less the city of Falmouth | $144 | $97 | $241 |
Martha's Vineyard | Dukes | $285 | $97 | $382 |
Nantucket | Nantucket | $274 | $97 | $371 |
Northampton | Hampshire | $157 | $85 | $242 |
Pittsfield | Berkshire | $143 | $91 | $234 |
Plymouth / Taunton / New Bedford | Plymouth / Bristol | $126 | $85 | $211 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to Massachusetts
Per diem rates in Massachusetts can differ by destination and, in some markets, by month. Before booking, compare the city rate in this calculator with your company’s corporate travel policy—including any hotel cap, booking-channel rule, or approval requirement.
Where business travelers stay in Massachusetts
For a trip involving Boston, Cambridge, and Springfield, travelers building an itinerary around a venue or arrival point can compare hotels near Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and hotels near Logan airport with the per-diem rate for that market. Location, transfer time, and an early departure can matter as much as the nightly price.
Conferences, meetings, and company offsites
When an agenda combines client meetings, a conference, or an offsite in Massachusetts, choose the rate for the actual overnight location rather than a nearby market. Confirm the venue, airport, and hotel plan before the trip so attendees are working from the same assumptions.
Using per diem and documenting expenses
Per diem is an allowance framework, not a substitute for an employer’s rules. Treat each qualifying business expense according to your policy, retain supporting documentation when required, and submit an expense report with the business purpose and trip details your organization requests.
Top Industries:
- Technology and Innovation: Includes major firms and startups in Boston, with a focus on biotech and software.
- Education: Home to prestigious universities such as Harvard University and MIT.
- Healthcare: Major hospitals and research institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Finance: Significant presence of banking and financial services firms in Boston.
- Biotechnology: Includes companies like Biogen and Genzyme.
- Manufacturing: Includes electronics, machinery, and medical devices.
- Tourism: Attractions include historic sites, museums, and coastal resorts.
- Retail: Includes both local and national retailers, with Boston being a major shopping destination.
- Renewable Energy: Investments in solar and wind energy projects.
- Publishing: Includes major publishers and media companies.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- General Electric (Boston): Major multinational conglomerate with operations in various sectors, including aviation and power.
- Biogen (Cambridge): Biotechnology company specializing in therapies for neurological diseases.
- Harvard University (Cambridge): Prestigious educational and research institution.
- MIT (Cambridge): Major research university and technology institute.
- Eversource Energy (Boston): Provides electricity and natural gas services.
- State Street Corporation (Boston): Provides financial services, including investment management.
- Fidelity Investments (Boston): Major financial services company offering investment management.
- Boston Scientific (Marlborough): Medical device manufacturer.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Waltham): Provides laboratory equipment and services.
