The early departure fee is often the cost of one night's stay. So if you booked for 7 nights and stayed 2, or 7 and stayed 4 you would pay for just one night extra than your actual stay, providing you comply with the notice period, e.g. 24 hours before checking out.

An early departure fee is a charge imposed by a hotel when a guest checks out before their originally confirmed departure date. This fee is designed to compensate the hotel for the lost revenue of a room that was held in good faith but can no longer be sold at short notice. The cost varies significantly by hotel brand and location, but it typically ranges from a flat fee of $50 to $150, or more commonly, 50% to 100% of one night's room rate plus tax. Some high-end resorts or boutique hotels may even charge for the entire remaining balance of the stay, especially during peak seasons or for "non-refundable" promotional rates. To avoid this fee, it is best to notify the front desk of any changes to your itinerary as early as possible—ideally at or before check-in. Many major chains, such as Marriott and Hilton, allow you to change your departure date without penalty if you do so 24 to 48 hours in advance, but once you have "stepped foot" in the room for your final stay, the policy becomes much more rigid to protect the hotel's inventory management.