Modifier types - override, surcharge, multiplier

Booquela offers three types of pricing modifiers. Each works differently and is suited for different situations.

Override

Completely replaces the base price with a new amount. The old price stops applying for hours covered by the modifier.

Example: Room costs 200 PLN/h. You set a New Year's Eve override: 500 PLN/h. A client booking December 31st pays 500 PLN per hour - the base price doesn't matter.

When to use:

• Special occasions and holidays (New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day)
• Seasons when you want an entirely different price
• Happy hours - e.g., override at 120 PLN/h during 8:00-10:00

Surcharge

Adds a fixed amount to the base price. A simple surcharge in currency.

Example: Room costs 200 PLN/h. Evening surcharge +50 PLN/h. A client booking after 18:00 pays 200 + 50 = 250 PLN per hour.

When to use:

• Surcharges for specific times (evenings, early mornings)
• Additional operational costs at certain times
• When you want to add a fixed amount regardless of the base price

Multiplier

Multiplies the base price by a percentage. You enter a percentage value - 120 means 120% of the base price (i.e., +20%), 80 means 80% (i.e., -20%).

Example: Room costs 200 PLN/h. Weekend multiplier 120%. A client booking on Saturday pays 200 x 120% = 240 PLN per hour.

When to use:

• Percentage weekend surcharges
• Seasonal increases or discounts
• When you want the surcharge to scale with the base price (more expensive rooms have higher surcharges)

Comparison with one example

Base room: 200 PLN/h

Which one to choose?

• Want a completely different price for a given period? -> Override
• Want a fixed surcharge in currency? -> Surcharge
• Want a percentage change to the price? -> Multiplier