2026 Per Diem Calculator for New Jersey
When traveling for business in New Jersey, 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 Jersey
The General Services Administration set the per diem rates on a monthly basis for all destinations in New Jersey. Here are the per diem rates that apply in New Jersey 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 |
Cherry Hill / Moorestown | Camden / Burlington | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 | $112 |
Eatontown / Freehold | Monmouth | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 | $146 |
Edison / Piscataway | Middlesex | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 | $122 |
Flemington | Hunterdon | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 | $124 |
Newark | Essex / Bergen / Hudson / Passaic | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 |
Parsippany | Morris | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 | $143 |
Princeton / Trenton | Mercer | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 |
Somerset | Somerset | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 | $138 |
Springfield / Cranford / New Providence | Union | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 | $139 |
Toms River | Ocean | $166 | $166 | $166 | $166 | $166 | $166 | $213 | $213 | $166 | $166 | $166 | $166 |
Per Diem Rates for Meals and Incidentals in New Jersey
City | County | Lodging | Meals & Incidentals rate | Trip totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Standard Rate | Applies for all locations without specified rates | $110 | $73 | $183 |
Cherry Hill / Moorestown | Camden / Burlington | $112 | $85 | $197 |
Eatontown / Freehold | Monmouth | $146 | $91 | $237 |
Edison / Piscataway | Middlesex | $122 | $85 | $207 |
Flemington | Hunterdon | $124 | $85 | $209 |
Newark | Essex / Bergen / Hudson / Passaic | $156 | $91 | $247 |
Parsippany | Morris | $143 | $85 | $228 |
Princeton / Trenton | Mercer | $138 | $91 | $229 |
Somerset | Somerset | $138 | $85 | $223 |
Springfield / Cranford / New Providence | Union | $139 | $85 | $224 |
Toms River | Ocean | $174 | $79 | $253 |
Frequently visited states for business
Planning a business trip to New Jersey
A trip within New Jersey 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 Jersey
For a trip involving Newark, Jersey City, and Atlantic City, travelers building an itinerary around a venue or arrival point can compare hotels near Newark airport and hotels near Meadowlands Exposition Center 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 New Jersey, 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:
- Pharmaceuticals: Major companies have a strong presence in the state.
- Finance: Includes major banks and financial services firms, particularly in Newark and Jersey City.
- Technology: Includes software, IT services, and tech startups.
- Healthcare: Major hospitals and medical research institutions.
- Manufacturing: Includes chemicals, machinery, and consumer goods.
- Tourism: Attractions include beaches, casinos, and cultural sites.
- Retail: Includes both national chains and local retailers.
- Education: Home to universities such as Rutgers University and Princeton University.
- Energy: Includes both traditional and renewable energy sources.
- Real Estate: Includes residential and commercial real estate development.
Some of the Biggest Companies:
- Johnson & Johnson (New Brunswick): Major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer.
- Merck & Co. (Rahway): Global pharmaceutical company.
- Verizon Communications (Basking Ridge): Major telecommunications provider.
- Prudential Financial (Newark): Provides financial services, including insurance and investment management.
- Wakefern Food Corp. (Keasbey): Operates a cooperative of supermarkets under brands like ShopRite.
- Campbell Soup Company (Camden): Major producer of food products, including soups and snacks.
