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Per diem · North CarolinaFY2027

Atlantic Beach / Morehead City, NC

GSA rates valid October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 · covers Carteret
Lodging / night$123–$178varies by season
M&IE / day$74meals + incidentals
First/last day$55.5075% of M&IE
Max per full day$252
Above standard rate+$65lodging vs $113
vs FY2026 peak±$0+0.0% · M&IE unchanged

Lodging month by month

Oct$141
Nov$123
Dec$123
Jan$123
Feb$123
Mar$123
Apr$123
May$178
Jun$178
Jul$178
Aug$178
Sep$141
Oct 2026Peak $178 in May, Jun, Jul, Aug · low $123Sep 2027

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FY2027 rates by season

DatesMax lodgingM&IEMax per day
Oct 1 – Oct 31$141$74$215
Nov 1 – Apr 30$123$74$197
May 1 – Aug 31$178$74$252
Sep 1 – Sep 30$141$74$215

Lodging rates do not include hotel taxes, which are reimbursed separately.

M&IE breakdown for $74

Deduct a meal when it is provided, for example a conference lunch.

MealAmount
Breakfast$18
Lunch$20
Dinner$31
Incidental expenses$5
Total M&IE per day$74
First and last day of travel (75%)$55.50

Rate history

Lodging and M&IE by fiscal year.

Fiscal yearLodgingM&IESeasons
FY2027$123–$178$744
FY2026$123–$178$743
FY2025$123–$178$743
Driving? The GSA rate for your own car is 76¢ per mile from July 1, 2026. Mileage rates and calculator →

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Common questions

What is the per diem rate for Atlantic Beach / Morehead City in FY2027?

For October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, the GSA lodging rate in Atlantic Beach / Morehead City, NC is $123–$178 per night depending on the season, and the meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) rate is $74 per day.

How much is M&IE on the first and last day in Atlantic Beach / Morehead City?

Federal travelers get 75% of the M&IE rate on the first and last day of travel: $55.50 in Atlantic Beach / Morehead City.

Which counties does the Atlantic Beach / Morehead City per diem rate cover?

The Atlantic Beach / Morehead City rate applies to: Carteret. Places outside the listed counties use the standard CONUS rate of $113 lodging and $68 M&IE.

Is the lodging rate the amount I get paid?

No. Lodging is a maximum. You are reimbursed your actual hotel cost up to the nightly rate; hotel taxes are reimbursed separately. M&IE is a flat daily allowance.