2026 Per Diem Calculator for New Hampshire
When traveling for business in New Hampshire, here are the per diem rates you’re allowed for hotels, meals, and incidentals.
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Per Diem Rates for Lodging in New Hampshire
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in New Hampshire. Here are the per diem rates that apply in New Hampshire 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 |
Concord | Merrimack | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 |
Conway | Caroll | $144 | $144 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $118 | $161 | $161 | $144 | $144 | $144 | $144 |
Durham | Strafford | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $152 | $152 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
Laconia | Belknap | $140 | $140 | $140 | $140 | $140 | $182 | $182 | $182 | $182 | $182 | $140 | $140 |
Lebanon / Lincoln / West Lebanon | Grafton | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $142 | $177 | $177 | $177 | $177 | $177 | $142 | $142 |
Manchester | Hillsborough | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 | $130 |
Portsmouth | Rockingham | $129 | $129 | $129 | $129 | $129 | $129 | $192 | $192 | $171 | $171 | $129 | $129 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in New Hampshire
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Concord | Merrimack | $124 | $79 | $203 |
Conway | Caroll | $138 | $85 | $223 |
Durham | Strafford | $130 | $79 | $209 |
Laconia | Belknap | $158 | $79 | $237 |
Lebanon / Lincoln / West Lebanon | Grafton | $157 | $79 | $236 |
Manchester | Hillsborough | $130 | $79 | $209 |
Portsmouth | Rockingham | $147 | $79 | $226 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to New Hampshire
A trip within New Hampshire can have different lodging allowances depending on where the work takes place. Use the applicable city rate as a planning benchmark, then check your corporate travel policy before committing to a hotel or extending the stay.
Where business travelers stay in New Hampshire
For a trip involving Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, compare the city-specific rate with the meeting address, arrival time, and ground-transport plan; the most practical hotel is not always the lowest-priced option.
Conferences, meetings, and company offsites
When an agenda combines client meetings, a conference, or an offsite in New Hampshire, 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:
- Manufacturing: Includes electronics, machinery, and textiles.
- Tourism: Attractions include natural parks, skiing, and historic sites.
- Healthcare: Includes major medical centers and healthcare services.
- Education: Home to universities like Dartmouth College.
- Retail: Includes both local and national retailers.
- Finance: Includes banking and financial services.
- Technology: Growing sector, with a focus on software and tech startups.
- Agriculture: Includes dairy farming, apples, and other crops.
- Energy: Includes traditional energy sources and investments in renewable energy.
- Construction: Includes residential and commercial development.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- Timberland (Stratham): Producer of outdoor footwear and apparel.
- DEKA Research & Development (Manchester): Focuses on medical devices and innovative technologies.
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (Lebanon): Operates a major healthcare system.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Waltham): Provides laboratory equipment and services.
- Keene State College (Keene): Provides educational services and workforce training.
