Setting rates for future dates…

[Jason2958]

Good evening to you all! My wife and I just started our Airbnb back in October and it’s doing really well. Right now we are in the off-season so we have the price is a little lower, but we want to go ahead and put a little higher for when peak season hits. We are trying to avoid someone booking for three months from now at a lower rate when we could’ve gotten more. Is there a way to go in and set The rates to raise at a certain time? 

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Jason2958 Just go to your calendar, highlight all the nights in high season and type in a higher rate.

[Gernide0]

Hi @Jason2958 

That’s a smart question — great thinking ahead for seasonal pricing! Airbnb doesn’t automatically raise rates on a set date, but you can manage this a few ways:

1. Manual calendar pricing: Go into your calendar and highlight future dates (like your peak season months), then set a higher nightly rate for just that range. Airbnb lets you edit specific days or entire months at once.
2. Use “Custom Seasonal Rules” (via Pricing & Availability): You can create rate rules for different date ranges, like “Summer Peak – June to August,” and set higher base prices or longer minimum stays.
3. Smart Pricing / PriceLabs integration: If you prefer automation, you can connect tools like PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, or Beyond Pricing. They automatically adjust your rates up or down based on demand, season, and events.

Doing this early helps you capture the right guests at the right rate — and avoids undercharging during high-demand times. 👍

— GeGe