Section 2: Starting a Rural Accommodation 2.1. From Idea to Plan: Creativity Sequence 2.1.5. Step 5: HOW MUCH? Setting Price Policy

Price Components

The quoted price usually is constituted by several components, the essential one being price of overnight stay. The quote can be made per night per room - single, double/twin (with a flexible bed/cradle/used as a single), triple, etc., non-standard room (with/without view, smaller size, at the stairs, etc.) – that is the most common way, or per night per person intwins, triples, etc. It is up to you which way you choose but this should be clearly stated in the pricelist of your accommodation not to confuse your potential guests.

Aside from the overnight stay, meals can be included in the accommodation price:

• Only room rate, no breakfast or any other meal
• Continental plan – continental (light) breakfast included
• Breakfast (Bermuda) plan – full breakfast included
• American plan – three meals per day included
• Modified American plan – 2 meals per day included (most often breakfast and dinner

2.1.5. Step 5: HOW MUCH? Setting Price Policy

Different Rates