Yes, you can show prices in different currencies for different languages or user locations with WPRentals. There are two parts, though. By default, WPRentals lets you set one payment currency and then add extra display currencies that visitors can switch to. If you want prices to auto-match a visitor’s country or language, you add a small custom script for presets and still keep the currency dropdown.
How does WPRentals handle multiple currencies for international visitors?
Visitors can switch displayed prices into several currencies while the site keeps one base currency for payments.
In WPRentals, you pick one main payment currency in Theme Options, and that base currency powers all booking math. All real charges also use that same currency. Then you add extra view-only currencies so guests from several regions feel more at ease with prices. It keeps your accounting simple while still speaking your guests’ money language.
The multi-currency widget in WPRentals is where you define extra currencies with code, symbol, and rate. For example, you set USD as base, then add EUR, GBP, and CAD, each with its own symbol and rate. The theme can pull daily rates once every 24 hours from a free service, or you can type fixed custom rates. That choice matters if you handle long bookings and dislike sudden price changes.
You also get tight control over how numbers look. WPRentals lets you place the currency symbol before or after the amount and pick thousand and decimal separators. So “1,500.00” in one region can become “1.500,00” in another. This cuts down on confusion for guests used to one style. The table below shows how base and display currencies work together.
| Area | Base Currency Role | Extra Currencies Role |
|---|---|---|
| Theme Options setup | Single global payment currency | Defined in multi-currency widget |
| Price display on listings | Converted from base value | Shown as visitor chosen symbol |
| Exchange rates handling | Stored as canonical price | Updated by API or manual |
| Booking invoices and totals | Main accounting and card charges | Approximate values for clarity |
| Number formatting | Standard per admin choice | Localized separators and symbol |
The table shows a clear split. WPRentals keeps one truth currency for all bookings while guests view prices in familiar formats. That balance helps you run a stable business and still look local in several markets.
Can I show prices automatically in a visitor’s local or preferred currency?
Currency can be pre-set for regions with custom code while users can always change it.
Out of the box, WPRentals gives you a front-end currency dropdown so guests pick the money they want to see. The widget is simple. You add currencies in the admin, and visitors click once to switch all displayed prices. This already works well for most sites, since many guests expect to choose their own currency.
If you want more automation, you can pair WPRentals with a small script that reads country or language and presets the currency cookie. In practice, someone in Canada might land on your site and see CAD right away. Someone in Japan might default to USD or another option you define. The selector stays visible so visitors can override your guess if they want another currency.
Because language and currency are separate controls in WPRentals, you can adjust each for every audience. You might offer the site in two or three languages and still let everyone pick among several currencies. This separation keeps things flexible. One French guest might like EUR, another might want USD because of their bank card. The theme’s cookie memory means once a visitor chooses a currency, that choice follows them across pages in the same session.
What is the difference between display currency and payment currency?
Prices can be viewed in many currencies, but the real charge always uses the site’s primary currency.
When you set up WPRentals, you choose one base currency in the options panel, and that one rules all payments. Every listing price, every fee, and every booking total is stored and calculated in that currency. Extra currencies from the multi-currency widget just help guests read prices. They don’t change what hits your bank. This clear split avoids strange accounting and payment gateway issues.
On the front end, the theme converts the stored base price into the visitor’s chosen display currency at the rate for that day. WPRentals treats these converted values as estimates, since banks always use their own exact rate at charge time. You can add a short note like “Charged in USD, shown in EUR for reference” near the price or form. It keeps the rules clear.
When a guest reaches the booking form and then checkout, the payment currency is named clearly next to the total. If you connect PayPal or Stripe directly through WPRentals, that total is processed in the base currency you picked earlier. If you add WooCommerce, the theme still sends WooCommerce that same base amount. Invoices and booking histories keep using the base currency as the main reference, even when they also show a converted view.
How do taxes, city fees, and other charges work with multiple currencies?
Every booking shows an itemized total so guests understand all fees in any currency.
Each listing in WPRentals has its own set of pricing fields for rent and extra costs like City Fee, Cleaning Fee, and security deposit. You can set those fees as a flat value, per night, per guest, or a percentage. So a city tax of 5 percent or a 20 per night cleaning charge stays simple. All these numbers live first in your base currency. The math then stays steady even if the display currency changes tomorrow.
When a guest creates a booking request, WPRentals builds a detailed breakdown with rent, each fee, deposit, and final total. The same breakdown appears in the renter dashboard and in the owner area, just filtered by role. If the visitor has switched to another currency, the theme converts each line from the base value into that chosen display currency. So a guest in Europe and an owner in the US can both read the same booking fast.
The City Fee field often models guest-facing occupancy taxes, while the Taxes (%) field in WPRentals is more for owners to track their own tax share. That internal tax percentage appears in the owner’s view, not as an extra line for the guest. Because every number stores once and only converts for view, the tax logic stays steady. Even when you add three, five, or ten display currencies. No hidden extras, no math surprises, just a clear list of items in whichever currency the visitor picked.
How does WPRentals work with multilingual plugins when using multiple currencies?
Language and currency controls can work together so each market sees local content and familiar money formats.
WPRentals is built to work with multilingual plugins like WPML and Weglot, so you can run the same rental marketplace in more than one language. Each language can have its own translated listing titles, descriptions, and labels, while prices still come from one shared base currency. At first this feels complex. It isn’t. That mix keeps your data smaller and your setup easier to manage long term, even with many listings.
The currency widget in WPRentals runs on its own, separate from the language switcher, which is often fine. If you want language and currency to travel together, a developer can add a short script that sets or updates the currency when someone picks a language. You can also translate short price notes like “Charged in USD” per language so guests always see that in clear terms.
- Use WPML or Weglot to translate property content while WPRentals keeps one price base.
- Place language and currency switchers near each other so visitors notice both controls.
- Add short translated notes near totals about display versus payment currency.
- Test caching and CDN rules so every language and currency view loads fast.
This part can feel messy. A multilingual, multi-currency setup means more queries, more views, more things that can slow down. You should add solid page caching and a CDN (Content Delivery Network) when your WPRentals site grows. Then French pages in EUR, German pages in EUR, and English pages in USD feel quick. Some owners skip this and regret it later. I wouldn’t.
FAQ
Can I define one base currency and still let guests pick from many others?
Yes, you define a single base currency in WPRentals and then add extra display currencies.
In the theme options, you set your main currency, which powers all booking math and charges. The built-in multi-currency widget lets you add as many secondary currencies as you want with code, symbol, and rate. Guests use a simple selector to flip between those currencies while you keep accounting in one. It sounds small, but it saves a lot of stress.
How often can WPRentals update exchange rates for extra currencies?
Exchange rates in WPRentals can update automatically about once per day, or you can use manual values.
The theme connects to a free rate API (Application Programming Interface) and, as a rule of thumb, pulls fresh rates every 24 hours for extra currencies. If you prefer fixed prices, you can type your own conversion numbers for each currency and leave them steady for weeks. That choice helps you balance accuracy with predictable totals for longer bookings.
Can I show different currencies for different users based on their country?
Yes, you can show different currencies to different users with the selector and optional geo-based presets.
By default, every visitor sees the same list of currencies and picks what they like from the widget. If you want more automation, a simple geolocation or language script can set a smart default currency for each region while keeping the dropdown open for manual change. That way, a guest never feels trapped if your first guess isn’t what they want.
What happens to currency handling if I enable WooCommerce payments with WPRentals?
WooCommerce adds more gateways, but WPRentals still controls price display and base-currency booking logic.
When you connect WooCommerce, you mostly gain access to more local payment methods such as bank transfers or regional wallets. WPRentals keeps using its own base currency prices and converts them for display as before, then passes the correct total to WooCommerce for checkout. This keeps bookings consistent while opening more ways for guests to pay. It is one extra layer though, so plan your tests.
Do invoices and booking summaries show both display and base currencies?
Invoices and booking summaries can show the visitor’s chosen display currency alongside the base currency.
WPRentals builds itemized booking views that follow the selected display currency, so guests see totals in what they picked. At the same time, you can keep a clear note about the base currency that is actually charged, avoiding mixed expectations. This dual view makes it easier to explain amounts to banks, owners, and guests without redoing the math each time.
