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Pricing & Earnings

Pricing Strategy & GST

Set the right price, understand what guests actually pay, and know exactly what you will receive.

How Romancha Pricing Works

The price you set is your base nightly rate — what the guest pays per night for the accommodation. On top of this, GST is added automatically by the platform based on your nightly rate. You do not need to calculate or add GST yourself.

Romancha charges zero platform commission. The base price you set is what goes into your payout calculation.

GST on Accommodation

GST is automatically calculated and collected from guests based on your listed nightly rate (per Notification 15/2025-C.T.(R), effective 22 September 2025):

Your nightly rateGST rate added on topExample
Up to ₹7,500/night5%₹3,000 base → ₹3,150 guest pays
Above ₹7,500/night18%₹10,000 base → ₹11,800 guest pays

GST is collected from the guest and remitted to the government by Romancha on your behalf (under Section 9(5) CGST Act) — it is not deducted from your payout. The guest's tax invoice shows CGST + SGST breakdown and Romancha's GSTIN.

See the full Taxes & GST Policy for details on host GST registration requirements and TCS.

What the Guest Sees

Prices shown on search results and listing pages are inclusive of GST (the total the guest will pay per night). On the booking confirmation and receipt, the breakdown is itemised: base price, GST rate, GST amount, and total.

What You Receive (Payout Calculation)

Guest pays:  Base price × nights
           − Discount (weekly/monthly, if applicable)
           + Extra guest fee (if applicable)
           + GST (5% or 18%)
           = Total charged

You receive: Base price × nights
           − Discount
           + Extra guest fee
           − TCS 1% (if you have provided GSTIN)
           − TDS u/s 194-O (if payouts exceed ₹5L/year)
           = Net payout to your bank account

Platform commission: ₹0

Payouts are released within 24 hours of verified checkout via NEFT/IMPS to your linked bank account.

Setting a Competitive Price

  • Research comparables. Search for similar properties in your area on Romancha and note their pricing. Your first few bookings will set the tone for your reviews — it can help to price slightly lower to attract initial guests.
  • Consider your costs. Factor in electricity, cleaning, consumables, and your time. Your nightly rate should cover these and leave a margin.
  • Account for GST. If you want to net ₹3,000/night, set your rate at ₹3,000 — guests pay ₹3,150 (5% GST). The GST does not come out of your pocket.
  • Stay dynamic. Prices do not have to be static. Use price overrides for peak season, festivals, and long weekends.

Weekly & Monthly Discounts

Longer stays mean less turnover, less cleaning, and more stable income. Rewarding them makes sense:

  • Weekly discount — automatically applied to bookings of 7+ nights
  • Monthly discount — automatically applied to bookings of 28+ nights

A 10–15% weekly discount and 20–25% monthly discount is typical. Set these in your pricing settings.

Weekend Pricing

Friday and Saturday nights typically see higher demand. Set a Weekend Multiplier in your pricing settings — for example, 1.25× means ₹3,000/night becomes ₹3,750 on weekends automatically, without you having to override each date manually.

Extra Guest Fees

If your base price is set for up to 2 guests, you can charge an extra fee per additional guest per night. Set:

  • Extra guest threshold — number of guests included in base price (e.g., 2)
  • Extra guest fee — amount per additional guest per night (e.g., ₹500/guest/night)

Extra guest fees are included in the GST base — so GST applies on the total (base + extra guest fee − discount).