Yes, you can mix right-to-left languages like Arabic or Hebrew with left-to-right languages like English on the same WPRentals rental website. You’ll use a multilingual plugin and the theme’s RTL styles. Setup means turning on a plugin such as WPML or Weglot, marking which languages are RTL or LTR, and letting the theme load the right layout. You can also add small CSS tweaks and translate emails so each language feels complete.
How well does WPRentals handle RTL and mixed-direction layouts?
This theme supports full right-to-left layouts while booking and search features keep working as normal.
WPRentals is built with translation-ready code and RTL-ready styles, so Arabic or Hebrew pages flip layout correctly. The header, sidebars, and content areas change alignment for RTL pages, while English or other LTR pages keep the usual flow. The grid system stays responsive in both cases, so mobile guests see clear layouts in either direction.
When an RTL language is active, the theme loads its RTL stylesheet and updates floats, margins, and text alignment. In WPRentals, this affects basic text and complex parts like property cards, search results, and user dashboards. Search filters slide from the expected side, and icons such as arrows and chevrons match right-to-left reading.
The booking forms, calendars, and account pages stay stable because RTL support changes layout, not core booking logic. WPRentals keeps the booking engine, date rules, and availability checks the same, while CSS and direction attributes handle how items line up. Live sites in Middle Eastern markets show this setup holds under real traffic and real bookings.
Can I run one WPRentals site in both Arabic and English together?
One site can serve Arabic and English with layout direction switching based on chosen language.
With a multilingual plugin such as WPML or Weglot, you can run one WPRentals install with language versions for English, Arabic, Hebrew, or others. Each page, listing, and blog post can have a copy in another language, so “Apartment in Dubai Marina” in English links to its Arabic version. Guests pick their language from a switcher, and the site loads the matching content.
On English pages, the site keeps a left-to-right layout, while Arabic or Hebrew pages flip to right-to-left when active. WPRentals uses the browser’s dir setting and its own RTL stylesheet to move menus, sidebars, and text alignment. The same property card template works in both directions, just mirrored so labels, prices, and buttons read in the right order.
Menus, search bars, and booking steps adapt when users switch languages, so navigation feels natural in both Arabic and English. In WPRentals, theme text such as “Book Now,” “Check-in,” and “Guest” can be translated with .po files or the plugin’s editor. At first, partial translation may seem fine. It isn’t. Aim to fully translate the interface for at least 2 or 3 key languages before launch.
- Translate every key page, including listings, blog posts, and legal pages like Terms.
- Map each language to its direction, so English is LTR and Arabic is RTL.
- Place the language switcher somewhere easy to see, like the header.
- Test menus and booking flows in each language to confirm alignment.
What practical steps are involved in configuring RTL languages in WPRentals?
Setup for RTL means enabling an RTL language and letting the theme load RTL styles.
The basic flow is to install a multilingual plugin, turn on at least one RTL language such as Arabic, and keep another language like English as LTR. In WPRentals, you connect translated pages and listings so the plugin knows which content belongs together. Once a visitor picks an RTL language, the plugin outputs the dir=”rtl” attribute, and the theme loads its RTL stylesheet.
With RTL active, WPRentals flips grids, sidebars, and text alignment so layouts feel normal for RTL readers. Most work is covered by the theme styles, but admins sometimes add 5 to 20 lines of custom CSS for icon spots or button padding. Booking-related emails can be translated in the plugin so confirmation and reminder messages match the language guests saw on the website.
How does WPRentals handle calendars, forms, and numbers for RTL guests?
Direction changes affect layout only, while booking math and pricing stay aligned across languages.
The datepicker used in booking steps supports localized month and day labels, and it still works in RTL mode. In RTL languages, the calendar can appear mirrored so navigation arrows suit right-to-left reading, but check-in and check-out logic stays the same. WPRentals keeps booking rules identical, so minimum nights, weekend pricing, and other rules behave the same for all languages.
Search forms, quick filters, and the multi-step booking flow keep a sensible field order based on text direction. For example, in Arabic, labels and fields align to the right, and progress steps move right to left across the bar. WPRentals applies RTL layout only at the presentation layer, so form values such as dates and guest counts stay consistent for the booking system.
| Area | RTL behavior | What stays the same |
|---|---|---|
| Datepicker | Labels localized, calendar mirrored in RTL | Date ranges and availability rules |
| Search forms | Field alignment moves to the right | Search filters and query logic |
| Booking steps | Step flow follows reading direction | Validation and booking workflow |
| Prices and totals | Text alignment follows language | Currency, math, and fee rules |
| User dashboards | Menus and tables flip alignment | Account data and permissions |
In all these areas, WPRentals lets you give RTL guests a layout that feels native while keeping one shared booking engine. If you want different number formats per locale, such as comma instead of dot for decimals, you can add custom code or use a compatible formatting tool. At first, this sounds like overkill. But once you see mixed formats on the same page, it gets annoying fast.
FAQ
Can I mix more than two languages, like English, Arabic, and French, on one site?
Yes, you can run several RTL and LTR languages on one install.
A multilingual plugin can handle 3, 4, or more languages, and WPRentals follows the direction set for each one. English and French stay left-to-right, while Arabic or Hebrew flip to right-to-left with the RTL stylesheet. Just be ready to translate theme text and content for every language so guests don’t see mixed-language pages.
Do I need separate domains for Arabic and English, or just a language switcher?
You can keep a single domain and use a language switcher instead of separate sites.
Most owners use one WPRentals setup and let the multilingual plugin create language folders or subdomains such as /ar/ or ar.example.com. The theme works with either structure, and direction changes happen per language. Separate domains are only needed when your branding or legal setup demands split sites, not for RTL support.
Will owners’ descriptions and user-generated text follow RTL and LTR directions automatically?
Yes, user-generated content respects the page language direction without extra work.
When an owner types a property description in Arabic on an RTL page, the browser and WPRentals layout treat that block as right-to-left text. The same listing’s English version, on its LTR page, lines up left-to-right. The key step is to keep each language’s content on the correct language version of the listing instead of mixing scripts in one field.
Does adding RTL and multiple languages slow down a WPRentals-based website?
Multilingual and RTL support add some overhead, but performance stays fine with normal hosting and caching.
The main cost comes from the multilingual plugin loading extra language data, not from WPRentals itself. With a decent host, page caching, and optimized images, most sites run smoothly even with 3 or 4 languages. The RTL stylesheet is just one more CSS file, so it doesn’t cause major slowdown compared to the value of serving guests in their own language.
