Creating a New Rate Period
Rate periods let you set different prices for different times of year — like peak season, off-peak, school holidays, or special events. Create your rate periods first, then assign rates to them.
What is a rate period?
A rate period is a date range during which specific prices apply. For example:
Peak Season: 15 December – 31 January
Off-Peak: 1 May – 30 September
School Holidays: Various dates throughout the year
Easter Special: 29 March – 14 April
How to create a rate period
Go to Rate Management from My Business in the main menu
Click Create Rate Period at the top of the page
Fill in the details:
- Period Name — give it a clear name (required) - Description — optional notes about this period - Start Date — when this period begins (required) - End Date — when this period ends (required)
Click Save
Your new rate period now appears in the filter dropdown and is ready for rates.
Naming your rate periods
Use clear, descriptive names that your team will understand:
Good names:
Peak Season Dec-Jan 2026
Easter School Holidays 2026
Off-Peak May-Sep 2026
Christmas/New Year 2026
Avoid:
Period 1
High
P1
Setting the dates
Consider your booking patterns when setting dates:
Tourism seasons — align with when visitors typically arrive
School holidays — check state school holiday calendars
Events — major events in your region that affect demand
Weather — if weather affects your product
Dates are inclusive — if you set 1 December to 31 January, both dates are included in the period.
Overlapping periods
Rate periods can overlap. When they do, you can assign different rates to each period for the same product. This lets you handle situations like:
A special event rate during peak season
Early-bird pricing that overlaps with standard periods
Viewing your rate periods
All your rate periods appear in:
The filter dropdown on the Rate Management page
The period selection when creating or editing rates
Plan your rate periods at the start of each financial year to stay organised.