Does anyone know what is a fair rate to charge for last minute bookings?
New sitter needs information. Thanks.
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Karen and Deb are both spot on, but I'd like to add one thing -
I wouldn't host ANY dog that has not been to a Meet and Greet, so that takes any guesswork out of a last minute stay. If I've had a M&G and it has gone well, I'm happy to have that pet in my home any time, last minute or not.
No extra charge, just gratitude for the business.
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Karen, Laura, and Carmen are all aligned with my thoughts.
I agree wholeheartedly with this advice. Maybe they have held M&G with other sitters who have turned them down because their dog has behavioral issues. I don't charge extra for last minute bookings but I do require the M&G just to be on the safe side.
Fair is really subjective. Personally, I don't charge anything extra for last minute bookings. I'm either available or I'm not. If I'm not, I'll just decline rather than rearrange my schedule. A few extra dollars isn't going to make a difference to me.
The Rover fee structure doesn't have a surcharge for last-minute bookings, which doesn't mean you can't impose one if you so desire. However, I only charge my stated nightly rate, regardless of when booked. In fact, in other industries (like hotels or cruise lines), if they have availability, they will discount rather than let a space go unfilled.