Understanding Product Variant Pricing

What This Is

Product Variants allow you to offer different versions or options of the same product without creating separate rental items.

Common examples include:

• Wet vs. Dry Slides
• Color Options
• Size Options
• Package Upgrades
• Premium Add-ons

In BRS, there are two types of variants, and each calculates pricing differently.

Important: Product Variants are only available for day-based products. They are not supported for hourly rental products.

Types of Product Variants

Price Option Variants

Price Option Variants use the price assigned directly to the variant itself.

When a customer selects one of these variants, the system ignores the base product price and instead uses the variant's price from the Product Variants table.

How It Works

The price comes entirely from:

Product Variant Price

It does not:

• Add to the base product price
• Pull pricing from the base product
• Combine prices together

Example

Base Product:

Bounce House = $200

Variants:

If a customer selects:

Princess Theme

The total product price becomes:

$225

The system uses the variant price only.

Rental Duration Variants

Rental Duration Variants work differently.

Instead of replacing the base price, they act as an additional charge that is added to the rental duration pricing.

How It Works

Total Price = Rental Duration Price + Variant Add-On Price

Example

Rental Duration Pricing:

1 Day Rental = $250

Variant:

If a customer selects:

Wet Setup

The calculation becomes:

$250 + $50 = $300

The variant functions as an add-on fee rather than replacing the base price.

Common Example: Wet vs. Dry Slides

Many inflatable rental companies use Rental Duration Variants for water slides.

Example:

Base Rental Price:

Water Slide = $300

Variants:

Customer Selection:

Wet Use

Calculation:

$300 + $50 = $350

The additional fee covers the extra setup, cleaning, water equipment, and maintenance associated with wet use.

Why the Pricing Types Matter

Understanding the difference helps prevent unexpected pricing behavior.

Use Price Option Variants When:

Each option has its own standalone price.

Examples:

• Small, Medium, Large Packages
• Different Themes
• Different Product Versions
• Different Equipment Models

Use Rental Duration Variants When:

The option should add an extra charge to the existing rental price.

Examples:

• Wet vs. Dry
• Premium Setup
• Additional Accessories
• Special Service Upgrades

Important Notes

Variants Are Day-Based Only

Product Variants currently work only with:

• Day-based pricing

They do not support:

• Hourly pricing

Pricing Behavior Depends on Variant Type

Before creating variants, make sure you understand whether you want the variant to:

• Replace the product price entirely (Price Option Variant)
• Add an additional charge (Rental Duration Variant)

Using the wrong variant type can result in pricing that is higher or lower than expected.

Best Practices

For most inflatable businesses:

Use Price Option Variants For:

• Themes
• Sizes
• Package Levels
• Product Models
• Use Rental Duration Variants For:
• Wet/Dry Options
• Premium Upgrades
• Additional Features
• Service Enhancements

Choosing the correct variant type helps ensure pricing remains clear for both you and your customers.

Additional Recommendations

Before making variants live on your website, create a test booking and verify the pricing calculations.

This allows you to confirm that the variant is behaving as expected and helps prevent pricing surprises for customers during checkout.