As a host, you're always in charge of your prices, and you can change them at any time. This article serves as a guide to suggest pricing strategies and help you enhance your rental offerings.

Nightly price

When deciding your base nightly price, take into account the following factors:

• RV age and model: Newer models or those with unique features can often command higher prices.
• Location: Rental prices may vary based on your geographic location and demand. Take some time and research similar RVs in your area to help gauge market rate.
• Amenities: Additional features can also justify a higher price.

Smart pricing

To maximize your earnings, you can opt in to smart pricing. This feature will automatically adjust your nightly rate in real time to meet demand patterns and market conditions. The adjustment will never fall below your base nightly rate; it'll only go up.

Customizing your pricing

Your RV calendar allows you to set custom pricing for specific dates or date ranges. This is especially useful for busy holiday weekends or off-season months.

Discounts

By offering midweek, weekly, and monthly discounts, you can increase the demand for your RV and keep your calendar full.

• Midweek discount: Applies to any booking starting occurring Monday through Friday within the same week. If a guest adds a Friday, or Sunday night, the discount won't apply.
• Weekly discount: Applies to bookings for 7 nights or more.
• Monthly discount: Applies to bookings for 28 nights or more.

Security deposit

The security deposit is intended for post-booking charges such as minor damage, mileage overages, and late fees. This amount is also the maximum that can be claimed for interior damage. A higher security deposit means more protection, but you should also be cautious about driving away potential guests. We recommend setting your security deposit to $1,000.

Preparation fee

Intended to compensate you for the time spent prepping your RV for guests, the preparation fee is automatically applied to every booking. Guests are still expected to return the RV in the same condition then when they received it. 

Mileage allowance

If you list a motorhome, you can offer unlimited mileage or you can charge for the distance travelled during rentals by setting a mileage allowance. Note that this is not available for trailers.

To set a mileage allowance, select your daily included mileage and a fee for any additional distance travelled beyond that limit. Keep in mind that the mileage allowance is calculated by the day, not by the night. With an allowance of 100 km/day and a 3-night rental, this means the guest can drive 400 km for free.

Mileage overages are not automatically calculated or charged. Hosts must rely on the odometer readings submitted in their inspections and use the Request Money feature to charge for overages.

Generator usage

If your amenities include an onboard generator, you can offer unlimited usage or you can charge for the hours used by setting a generator usage allowance.

To set an allowance, select your daily hours included and a fee for any additional hours used beyond that limit. Keep in mind that generator usage is calculated by the day, not by the night. With an allowance of 4 free hours per day and a 3-night rental, this means the guest can use 16 hours for free.

Generator overages are not automatically calculated or charged. Hosts must rely on the generator hours submitted in their inspections and use the Request Money feature to charge for overages.

Delivery

Offering delivery can increase your potential guest pool by 40% and maximize bookings by allowing guests who are not experienced with towing to enjoy their trip worry-free.

To offer delivery, set the following parameters:

• Maximum delivery distance (one-way): Set the maximum distance you're willing to deliver your RV. 
• Price per km/mile: Select a rate to charge for delivery based on the one-way distance from your location to the guest's destination.
• Minimum delivery fee: Establish a baseline fee for delivery, ensuring you're fairly compensated even for short distances. Guests will pay the higher of the two: your minimum delivery fee or your price per km/mile.

Delivery expectations

If you choose to offer delivery, the following services are included in the delivery fee:

• RV set up at the destination
  • Levelling/stabilizing the unit and connecting to power, water, and sewer (where available)
  • Setting up basic campsite equipment that comes with the RV (e.g., awning, outdoor mat, included camping chairs, if applicable)Guest walkthrough of the RV
• Guest walkthrough/orientation of the RV
  • How to use key systems (electrical, water, propane, appliances, slides, awning, etc.)
  • House rules, dos and don’ts, safety information, and any important quirks specific to your RV
• Tear down and pick-up at the end of the trip
  • Disconnecting utilities and bringing in slides and awnings
  • Preparing the RV for towing or driving away

Add-ons

As a host, you can offer various extras and additional services beyond your standard rental fee by selecting and customizing add-ons in your listing. This allows you to create personalized offerings for your RV, which enhances the guest experience and increases your rental income. Choose from some of the preset add-ons, such as portable BBQ, fuel refill prepayment, and bedding & linens, or create up to 10 custom add-ons.

To help you set the right price:

• Review other RV listings in your area for comparable offerings
• Consider the time it will take to complete the service or prepare the add-on
• Consider the replacement cost of the item 
• Adopt the guest's perspective to assess the value of the service or item

Add-ons can be selected by guests when sending a booking request or included by editing the booking after payment is made. Alternatively, you can use the special offer feature to select add-ons and customize their price.

Although you're in full control of your rental pricing, our support team is available to give recommendations and share tips & tricks.