How do you set different prices for different months on Airbnb?

You can account for seasonal demand or local events like a conference or festival by setting custom prices for specific weeks or months.
  1. Select the listing you want to edit.
  2. Go to Pricing settings in the upper right-hand corner.
  3. Under Long-term prices, click the link to set custom weekly or monthly rates.




Great question! Setting different prices for different months on Airbnb is a key strategy for maximizing your earnings, especially if you’re in a seasonal market. Here’s how to do it, along with some best practices.

Primary Methods:

1. Calendar and Pricing Settings (Manual Method)

This is the most straightforward way to set specific nightly rates for individual days or months. Go to your Listing > Calendar. Navigate to the specific month and year. Click on a specific date or a range of dates. Select “Edit price” or “Edit dates and price”. Enter your custom nightly rate for that date or period. Click “Save.”

2. Seasonal Pricing (Using “Seasonal Rates”)

Airbnb allows you to define broad seasonal periods with different base prices. Go to Listing > Pricing and availability > Seasonal pricing (or similar, as the menu can update). Here you can often set different base prices for: Weekends vs. Weekdays Seasons (e.g., Summer, Winter, Fall, Spring). You define the date ranges for each season. Specific Months

3. Smart Pricing Tool (Automated & Dynamic)

This is Airbnb’s automated pricing tool. It adjusts your price daily based on demand, local events, seasonality, and other factors. Go to Listing > Pricing and availability. Find “Smart Pricing” and toggle it ON.

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Select the settings icon at the top right. In the Pricing tab, scroll to Discounts and choose Weekly or Monthly.

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You can customize your prices for any nights you choose, such as high-demand dates like holidays or special events.

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Go to your Listings. Click the three dots menu ( ) next the listing you want to edit and select Edit. Rule-set details can be set and changed in both the Pricing and Availability tabs.

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How to select dates on a mobile calendar. To select multiple nights and to edit prices and availability, you'll need to tap and hold down on a date, and then swipe across your desired dates.

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  1. Go to Calendar and select a listing.
  2. Select Tools at the top of Calendar.
  3. Navigate to the Base price section under Pricing.
  4. Switch the Smart Pricing toggle.
  5. Once toggle is on, enter a minimum and maximum price.
  6. Tap Save.


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For example, the most common causes for price differences are promotions and discounts. If you set a promotion or discount directly on Airbnb, the same pricing will not be reflected within your software. Review any promotions or discounts you set directly on Airbnb to ensure they are set as you intend.

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Airbnb dynamic pricing is a great tool for hosts to optimize their revenue and ensure that their listing remains competitive in the marketplace. Hosts who use dynamic pricing can set minimum and maximum prices to ensure that their listing remains profitable while also being priced competitively.

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