Assigning a Rate to a Rate Period

Rate periods let you set different prices for different times of year. Once you've created your rate periods, you can assign rates to them so the right prices apply at the right times.

Before you start

Make sure you've already:

Created at least one rate period in Rate Management
Added rates to your product

How to assign a rate to a period

Go to Rate Management from My Business in the main menu
Find your product and click the expand arrow to show its rates
Click Edit on the rate you want to assign
Find the Rate Period dropdown
Select the period you want this rate to apply to
Click Save

The rate now applies only during that period's dates.

Understanding rate period assignment

Rates without a period

If you leave the rate period blank, the rate applies year-round. This is useful for:

Products with consistent pricing
Base rates that don't change seasonally

Rates with a period

When you assign a rate to a period, it only applies during those dates. Outside the period, the rate won't be used.

Multiple rates for different periods

You can create separate rates for each period. For example:

Rate Name	Period	Amount
Adult - Peak	Peak Season	$180.00
Adult - Off-Peak	Off-Peak	$120.00
Adult - Shoulder	Shoulder Season	$150.00

This gives you full control over seasonal pricing.

Checking which rates are assigned

On the Rate Management page:

Use the Rate Period filter dropdown
Select a period to see only rates assigned to that period
Select "No period" to see year-round rates

Tips for rate period assignment

Plan ahead — set up rates for the full financial year
Be consistent — use the same period names across products
Review regularly — update rates before each season starts
Document your pricing — keep track of why you set certain rates

Common scenarios

Scenario 1: Simple peak/off-peak

Create two periods and two sets of rates:

Peak Season rates (higher)
Off-Peak rates (lower)

Scenario 2: School holiday pricing

Create periods for each school holiday block:

Summer Holidays
Easter Holidays
Winter Holidays
Spring Holidays

Scenario 3: Event-based pricing

Create short periods for major events:

Melbourne Cup Weekend
New Year's Eve
Local Festival Dates

Seasonal pricing helps you maximise revenue during busy periods and attract bookings during quieter times.