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# What Is A Seasonal Surcharge And How Do I Charge It?

**Available on Mobile/Desktop Browser or App?** ✅ Yes, accessible on both mobile and web platforms.


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A **Seasonal Surcharge** allows you to increase your rates during peak periods like Easter and Christmas. This ensures fair compensation during times of high demand by adding a percentage to your base rate.


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## **Instructions**


1. Log in to your Mad Paws account.
2. Navigate to the **Profile** tab.
3. Click on **Services and Rates**.
4. Scroll to **Seasonal Surcharge** and select the percentage (5%, 10%, 15%, or 20%) you’d like to apply.

***Example***

*If your base rate is $50, and you set a 10% surcharge for seasonal bookings:*

* *Base Rate: $50*
* *Surcharge (10%): $5*
* *Seasonal Rate: $55 per day*

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## **Related Articles**

* [How Do Daily Rates Work?](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/how-do-daily-rates-work-yAx1cN11Ug)
* [How Do I Change my Services and Rates?](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/how-do-i-change-my-services-and-rates-OgEoNZpLA6)
* [When Will The Seasonal Surcharge Be Applied?](https://madpaws.brainfi.sh/articles/when-will-the-seasonal-surcharge-be-applied-v2nfPXd1tb)


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## **FAQs & Tips**

**FAQs**

* **Can I set different rates outside of peak seasons?**

  *Yes, use the daily rates feature to set higher rates outside of peak dates. Seasonal surcharges apply only during specified holiday periods.*

  
* **Will the surcharge apply to existing bookings?**

  *No, seasonal surcharges will only be added to new booking requests.*