Flat Rate

Owned by Steven Sies
Last updated: Jan 08, 2025
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Overview

Flat Rate allows you to set a fixed price for an accommodation regardless of the stay duration. This pricing model is particularly valuable for:

  • Seasonal accommodations

  • Year-round reservations

  • Long-term rentals

Note: This feature was previously known as "consumption-type based prices".

Configuration Steps

  1. Navigate to Rate Manager > Rate Types

  2. Click "Create New Rate Type"

  3. Select "Add Rate Option"

  4. Set Type of Rate Type to "Flat rates"

  1. Configure rounding settings (optional)

  2. Save the rate option

Configuration Implications

  • Each rate type can only have one Flat Rate option

  • Multiple rate types with separate Flat Rate options are supported.

  • Flat Rate options cannot be combined with other rate types

  • Flat Rates are not available for online booking

  • Rate derivation is not supported

Configuration Best Practices

Flat Rates behave similarly to other accommodation rates, so creation and updates can leverage existing functionality. To optimise their use:

  1. Create one specific Rate Type (e.g., "Long Stay.")

  2. Link the Rate Type with a specific Distribution Channel (e.g., "Long Stay.")

  3. For the "Long Stay" Rate Type:

    • Set one Rate Option = Flat Rate.

 

Flat Rates and Offers

Flat Rates can integrate with offers, with discounts calculated on a per-night basis for the applicable period.

Example Calculation:

  • Flat Rate: €2,000 for a period of 100 days (€20 per night).

  • Offer: 10% discount for a 10-day stay.

  • Discount Calculation: €20 (per night) × 10 nights × 10% = €20 discount.

  • Total Price: €2,000 − €20 = €1,980.