Why use it?
Capture extra revenue during peak demand without changing anything else.
Monetise high-demand slots
Still offer value off-peak
Prerequisites
All spaces have basic hourly rate → see Pricing Rules
Opening hours set → see Hours of Availability
Example: Charging more for peak hours time block
In our example, 5PM to 8PM are the busiest hours for spaces Bay 1 and Bay 3, so we want to charge more during that time of the day, then fall back to the normal rate the rest of the day.
Time period | Price per hour |
9:00AM - 5:00PM | $40 per hour |
5:00PM - 8:00PM (peak window) | $60 per hour |
8:00PM - 10:00PM | $40 per hour |
Finished Setup Example
Because the surcharge rule sits above the standard rule, the setup will:
Match $60 for bookings that start anywhere inside 17:00-20:00.
Fall back to $40 for bookings at all other times that day. This way you don't have to set different pricing rules for before and after peak time standard rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why leave the “ duration ≥ 15 minutes ” line untouched?
Why leave the “ duration ≥ 15 minutes ” line untouched?
The last three selectors aren’t there to fine-tune your surcharge, they’re simply telling the system when a pricing rule is eligible to run at all.
Keep the “duration ≥ 15 min” row as the universal pass-through so the rule applies to all bookings in the 5PM – 8PM window, regardless of length.