How to Set Up Pricing Models in Let’s Camp
Pricing models are the foundation of your campground’s rate structure. They act as pricing categories for different types of sites and amenities at your property. This guide will walk you through creating and managing pricing models in Let’s Camp.
Understanding Pricing Models
Pricing models are categories that define how different sites or amenities are priced. For example, you might have separate pricing models for:
- 15 amp with water sites
- 30 amp with water sites
- 50 amp full service sites
- Cabins
- Pavilions or event spaces
Note that pricing models are not for weekly or monthly rates—those are configured separately under thresholds or flat rates in the Seasons and Pricing section.
Accessing Pricing Models
To manage your pricing models:
- Navigate to your Let’s Camp dashboard
- Click on Settings
- Under the Financial Settings tab, select Pricing Models
You’ll see a list of all your existing pricing models.
Creating a Nightly Pricing Model
Let’s create a pricing model for standard campground sites.
Step 1: Create a New Pricing Model
Click the button to create a new pricing model.
Step 2: Configure the Details
Name: Give your pricing model a descriptive name based on what it represents, such as “20 Amp Full Service”
Booking Type: Choose whether sites can be booked nightly, daily, or both. For standard campsites, select “Nightly”
Default Nightly Rate: Enter your main season rate. For this example, let’s use $50 per night. You can set different rates for different seasons later in the Seasons and Pricing section.
Tax Override (Optional): By default, your standard campground taxes will apply. However, if this specific pricing model requires different taxes—for example, cabins might have an additional cleaning tax—you can override the tax settings here.
Check-in and Check-out Times: These times pull from your campground settings by default. Most pricing models will use your standard times, but you can adjust them here if needed for specific accommodations like cabins.
Step 3: Save Your Pricing Model
Click Create Pricing Model to save. Your 20 Amp Full Service pricing model is now set up at $50 per night.
Creating a Daily Pricing Model
Some amenities like pavilions or event spaces are rented by the day rather than overnight. Here’s how to set that up.
Step 1: Create a New Pricing Model
Click to create another new pricing model.
Step 2: Configure for Daily Rentals
Name: Enter a descriptive name like “Pavilion”
Booking Type: Select “Daily” (not nightly). This allows guests to book with the same start and end date when reserving online.
Daily Rate: Enter your rate, such as $100 per day
Check-in and Check-out Times: For a pavilion rental, you might set different hours than your standard campground times. For example:
- Check-in: 9:00 AM
- Check-out: 9:00 PM
Step 3: Save Your Pricing Model
Click Create Pricing Model to complete the setup.
Adding Pricing Models to Your Season
When you create new pricing models during an active season, you need to add them to your season configuration:
- Navigate to your Seasons and Pricing section
- Edit your current season
- Check the boxes next to your new pricing models (20 Amp Full Service and Pavilion)
- The rates you set ($50 and $100) will automatically appear in the season
Setting Up Weekly Flat Rates
In the Seasons and Pricing section, you can also configure weekly flat rates to offer discounts for longer stays.
For example, to offer a “stay six nights, get one free” deal:
- In your season settings, find your 20 Amp Full Service pricing model
- Set a weekly flat rate: 7 nights for $300
Now guests booking a full week will automatically receive this discounted rate instead of paying the nightly rate times seven.
Key Takeaways
Pricing models provide flexibility to manage different types of accommodations and amenities at your campground. By setting up clear categories, you can easily apply rates across your property and adjust them seasonally without manually updating individual sites. Remember to add new pricing models to your active seasons to make them available for booking.