How can I set a custom early booking discount?

[Samar1]

I want to set an early booking discount for guests who book by a certain date. How can I do that? Ex: Book by 30/11/2016 and get a X% discount for periods between 01/04/2017-31/10/2017. Is there a way to do so? 

[Babs0]

I like that idea @Samar1! Could also be good the other way around! If you want to fill it up closer to the date and you offer a discount on your regular price, would be nice if this was visible in the search results. Even though you can have a price range in the search criteria, you would probably be more likely to book something on discounted price... Everyone likes a bargain, or at least the idea of getting a bargain (even if it's not;-))

But have to admit I don't think it's possble with the calendar features in place at this moment 😞 You can amend your pricing per day/week/month, although it seems like a lot of work to start with opening days with a lower price and changing it when times goes by and then maybe changing it again to a lower price when the dates come closer. Smart pricing for you an option maybe?!

Good luck with hosting!

[Samar1]

Thanks @Babs0 for sharing your view. It is very hard to keep changing the prices. And it would be really appealing for guests to actually see they are getting a discounted rate if they book soon enough. Smart pricing does not serve the idea for now. Maybe in an updated version... Hopefully.

Regards,

Samar

[Oliver222]

Hello Samar,

I totally agree, I was actually just googling this topic as I couldnt find anyting on airbnb.com

lets see if there ll be an option in the (near) future.

Cheers from Hot n Humid Flores / Tikal / Guatemala Central America

[James1]

I don't have an answer to this question, I'm just curious about the idea of how early booking benefits hosts, especially with discounts. I understand why it's great for airbnb, they get to keep the guests money and earn interest for a few weeks or months. But what is in this for the host? Is it just for the comfort of looking at a full calendar? Are early bookers better guests?

[Samar1]

Thank you for your reply. Usually the idea of discount or early booking discount appeal to guests. It doesnt hve to be a big amount. As a level 1 in the business, I am trying to attract as much guests as possible. Of course I am aware that the property, location, services and amenities count as a decisive factor. But price do as well. True?

[Blagoje0]

Maybe you could edit yout listing title to something like "early booking discount" to attract potential early bookers and then you could sent them special offer with X% dicount when they send inquiry.

[Gerry-And-Rashid0]

Think carefully about your minimum night stay when you are opening your calendar 6months to a year out. You may find (depending on your location) that you get lots of two nighters during peak times as people attend events, concerts, weddings etc. We now have 3 night minimum stays for peak season for that very reason