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Post by Sam V »

Someone please explain how I set a weekly rate on HomeAway. I don't want a base rate, nightly rate or offer discounts. I just want to enter a weekly rate!
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Post by e-richard »

Since you can only enter a nightly rate, then divide your weekly rate by 7 to get a nightly rate.

Then provided you're using the NEW HA system, you can enter that into every night.

Select the start night, then look at the panel on the right and you can select a range of dates (i.e. multiple weeks). Then you can also specify min length of stay, check in day and check out day.

With all these controls, you can emulate weekly pricing.
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Post by Sam V »

Thanks Richard, I'll give it a go.
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Post by Sam V »

Ok, so how do i set short break rates?
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Post by Bree »

Hi Sam,
I was also wondering how can you charge more for short breaks so the only answer I have is to put it in the notes eg short stays of 3 to 6 nights will be extra £xx.
A similar charge to other extras, it is an extra changeover day so costs are more..
Their may be a better way to show it on HA?
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Post by Sam V »

Thanks Bree, i had considered that on short breaks i charge a cleaning fee, but id have to make it clear that its only for short breaks and remember to remove it for longer breaks before accepting the booking.

As HA have an option for discounts on longer stays, over 7 nights, etc., i had wondered if I work my rates in reverse, with a higher nightly rate to cover short break undercharging and a discount % charge applies to over 7 nights to bring it back to the correct rate 😳
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Post by rosebud »

Hi Sam

I reach my weekly rate as you suggest by offering a discount (20-22%).

I also set a cleaning fee for all breaks (£45) which helps guests pay a bit less per night for more nights.

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