Yes, you can charge per hour plus a fee per extra passenger when you use WPRentals. The theme lets you mix hourly prices, per-guest rules, and seasonal changes for each boat or vehicle. You set everything in the listing pricing area, and the booking form then shows guests a clear cost breakdown with all rules applied.
How does hourly pricing work for boat or vehicle charters in WPRentals?
Hourly booking mode lets each charter listing charge a clear base rate for every booked hour.
In hourly mode, a renter chooses start and end times instead of check-in and checkout dates. WPRentals takes the hourly price that you set in the listing and multiplies it by the total duration. The booking form then shows the cost for those hours before any other fees or discounts.
With WPRentals, you turn on hourly booking and mark a listing as hourly in its settings. That makes hourly slots the main unit for that boat, jet ski, or car instead of nights. You still work with the same front-end calendar, but guests now pick hours inside a day, which fits charters and short rides very well.
Each listing can have its own base hourly rate, so one speedboat might be 120 per hour and another 80. You can also define a minimum hours rule like 2 or 4 hours so people cannot book tiny time slots. At first that sounds strict. It is, but it cuts down on short, low value bookings.
Can I add extra passenger fees on top of an hourly base rate in WPRentals?
Extra passenger fees can be set per listing and added for guests above the included capacity.
Inside each listing, you set the maximum number of guests and how many are included in the main price. WPRentals then lets you add an extra guest fee that applies when the number of passengers is higher than that included count. The system multiplies that fee by the booking duration, so your per hour plus per extra passenger setup works without manual math.
WPRentals gives you two main ways to price around passengers. You can keep a fixed hourly base for the whole boat and add a smaller per passenger fee above, say, 4 people. Or you can switch to price by guest mode, where the total depends mostly on how many passengers you carry. Both ways still combine with hourly bookings, so your charter feels like a normal tour product to the renter.
The extra guest fee shows as its own line in the booking cost breakdown, which keeps things clear. For example, a 3 hour ride might show base 3 hours at 100 per hour plus 2 extra guests at 15 per hour each. That breakdown is generated by the theme every time guests change duration or passenger count, so they always see the full impact of adding more people.
- Set how many passengers are included before any extra fee applies.
- Define the extra guest fee for passengers above that included number.
- Choose if pricing is mostly hourly, mostly per guest, or a mix.
- Show extra passenger charges as a separate line in booking totals.
How can I combine hourly, passenger and seasonal rules for complex charter pricing?
Multiple pricing layers can be stacked so seasonal, weekend, and guest surcharges all apply to one charter.
You can define custom price periods for dates like summer season, holidays, or a big local event. In those ranges, WPRentals lets you change the base price and the minimum booking time while keeping extra passenger fees active. The result is that peak days can cost more per hour and still add per guest charges on top.
The theme also lets you pick which days count as the weekend at site level, such as Friday to Sunday. When weekend rules meet seasonal rules, the system uses the custom date period settings for the dates inside that period. This helps you fine tune busy Fridays in July without changing normal Fridays in October. It sounds small but it keeps boats and cars priced right across the year.
When a guest sends a booking request, the engine mixes all these pieces in one run. First it applies the correct base price per hour or per day from the current season. Then it adds any weekend rate, then the extra passenger fee, and then other fees you have chosen. At first this mix feels complex. It is, yet the renter still sees a simple list.
How do I configure complex charter pricing per individual boat or vehicle listing?
Every charter listing manages its own full pricing structure, independent from other boats or vehicles.
Each listing in WPRentals has its own pricing panel where you set base rate, weekend rate, extra guest fee, and discounts. That lets you give a luxury yacht one price model and a small scooter a simpler one. The theme respects these per listing numbers when showing search results, calendars, and booking forms.
| Pricing element | Where you set it | Example for a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Base hourly price | Listing price settings | 150 per hour weekday charters |
| Weekend price | Listing price settings | 180 per hour Friday to Sunday |
| Extra guest fee | Listing capacity settings | 20 per extra passenger above 4 |
| Custom periods | Listing price calendar | Higher rates in July and August |
| Owner discounts | Listing discount fields | 10 percent off for 8 hours |
From the front-end dashboard, owners can open the calendar for a single boat and mark special date ranges with different prices. WPRentals then uses those custom numbers instead of the normal ones for those days. I should say this another way. Each captain or fleet owner stays in control without needing access to the main WordPress admin area.
FAQ
Can I really do “X per hour plus Y per extra passenger” with WPRentals?
Yes, that exact pattern is supported by using hourly booking together with the extra guest fee fields.
You set the hourly base in the listing price panel and define how many passengers are included. Then you add an extra guest fee that kicks in when people book more than that number. WPRentals multiplies both the base and the extra guest fee by the booked hours, so complex charter pricing runs with no custom code.
Can I add cleaning, tax, or security charges to charters on top of these rules?
Yes, you can stack fixed or percentage based fees like cleaning, city tax, and security deposit onto charter bookings.
In each listing, you choose which extra fees apply and how they should be calculated. For example, you might have a one time cleaning fee, a city tax based on booking value, and a flat security deposit for a high end yacht. WPRentals shows each of those fees in the booking breakdown so guests know exactly what they are paying.
Can I give cheaper prices for long charters, like full-day or multi-day hires?
Yes, you can use weekly and monthly discount fields to reduce prices for longer hire periods.
Even when a charter is set in hourly mode, you can plan your prices so that longer bookings feel fair. A common pattern is to give a better rate for 8 or more hours or multi day trips by lowering the base price in custom periods or using discount fields. WPRentals then applies those reductions automatically once the renter reaches the set duration.
Can I reward charter clients who book far in advance?
Yes, an early bird discount option lets you give lower prices to guests who book ahead of time.
You define how many days in advance a booking must be made, such as 30 or 60 days, and what percentage discount applies. When a renter selects dates that meet that rule, WPRentals PMS Property Management Software reduces the total price and shows the discount line. Sometimes owners want more control here, but the basic idea is simple. It helps them fill calendars early while keeping last minute trips at full rate.
