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How to Charge for Travel Time

Learn how to charge for travel time on in-person services. Set travel distance limits, choose per-mile or flat fees, include free miles if desired, and automatically calculate travel charges, so you’re paid for the time it takes to reach your clients.

Updated over 2 months ago

Charging for travel time helps you protect your schedule and get paid for the time it takes to reach your clients. This feature is available only for in-person services and allows you to charge based on distance or a flat travel fee.


Step-by-Step Guide: Charging for Travel Time

Step 1: Log In and Select an In-Person Service

  • Log in to your account.

  • From the dashboard, locate the Services & Appointments section.

  • Either:

    • Hover over an existing in-person service, click the three-dot (⋯) menu, and select Edit, or

    • Click Add New and choose In-Person Service.


Step 2: Go to the Location Step

  • In the service setup or edit wizard, navigate to Step 4: Location.


Step 3: Choose Where You Offer the Service

You’ll see two options:

  • At My Service Location
    Use this if clients come to you. Enter the service address.

  • Willing to Travel
    Select this option to travel to your clients and charge for travel time.


Step 4: Configure Travel Distance

After selecting Willing to Travel, additional options appear:

  • Maximum Travel Distance
    Enter how far you’re willing to travel (e.g., 20 miles).

  • From Address
    Enter the starting location you’ll travel from.

    • By default, this address is not public.

    • You may choose to make it public if it’s an office or central location.

    • Keeping it private is ideal if it’s your home address.

Making the address public helps bookers understand availability limits.


Step 5: Enable Charging for Travel Time

  • Toggle Charge for Travel Time ON.

  • Additional pricing options will appear.


Step 6: Choose How You Charge for Travel

You have two pricing options:

Option 1: Distance-Based Rate

  • Enter a rate per mile (e.g., $5 per mile).

  • Optionally include a number of free miles (e.g., first 3 miles included).

  • Travel beyond the included distance is automatically calculated and charged.

Option 2: Flat Travel Fee

  • Enter a single flat travel fee (e.g., $50).

  • This fee is charged regardless of distance.


Step 7: Save or Continue

  • If editing a service, click Save Changes.

  • If creating a new service, click Next to continue.

Your travel settings are now active.


How Travel Charges Work for Bookers

  • Travel fees are calculated automatically during booking

  • Charges are displayed clearly on the service page and at checkout

  • You’re compensated fairly for time and distance traveled


Summary

  • Available only for in-person services

  • Set maximum travel distance and starting location

  • Charge per mile or a flat rate

  • Optionally include free travel distance

  • Travel fees are calculated automatically at booking

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