Understanding Availability - How Bookings Work
Learn how RecSystems determines what's available to book. Understand availability calculations, calendar views, and how to manage your inventory scheduling.
Availability
Control when customers can book with schedules, blackout dates, and buffer times.
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Setting Rental Schedules - Hourly, Daily & Multi-Day
Configure rental schedules (timeslots) for hourly, half-day, full-day, and multi-day rentals. Set operating hours, duration options, and pricing.
Blocking Dates - Close Specific Days from Booking
Block specific dates from being booked in RecSystems. Use date blocking for holidays, maintenance periods, private events, or weather closures.
Seasonal Schedules - Peak and Off-Season Availability
Configure different rental schedules for peak season vs off-season. Automatically adjust availability, hours, and offerings based on time of year.
Turnaround Time - Buffer Between Rentals
Add buffer time between rentals for cleaning, inspection, and prep. Prevent back-to-back bookings that don't allow enough turnaround time.
Using the Calendar - View & Manage Your Schedule
View and manage your booking schedule at a glance with the RecSystems calendar. See availability, bookings, and operations across all units and dates.
Timeslot Wizard
Setting rental schedules used to mean clicking through long forms for every hourly slot, daily package, and price connection. The **Timeslot Wizard** lets you describe how you rent — like you would...