Adding duration to a trip in the WP Travel plugin is an essential step for creating clear and well-structured tour listings. It helps travelers understand how long a trip will last, whether it is measured in days, nights, or hours, making it easier for them to plan and book accordingly.
In this guide, you will learn how to set and customize trip duration in the WP Travel plugin step by step.
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How to Add Duration to a Trip Using the WP Travel Plugin?
To add duration to a trip using the WP Travel plugin, log in to your WordPress dashboard and open the trip you want to edit. In the trip settings, go to the Prices and Dates section and set the trip duration by choosing the required days, nights, hours, or minutes.
Step 1: Access Your Dashboard
Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard where WP Travel is installed.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Created Trips
From your WordPress dashboard, go to WP Travel > Trips. This will open the list of All Trips you have already created on your website. If you havenβt created a trip yet, you can check our previous video tutorial on creating new trips.

Step 3: Select a Trip
Find your trip from the list, hover over its title, and click Edit.

Step 4: Scroll Down to Prices and Dates
Scroll down until you find the section labeled Prices and Dates. Make sure you have at least one price listed (e.g., high and regular prices).
If you need to add a price, click on Add Price and create a new pricing option.

Step 5: Enable or Disable Fixed Departure
Under the Dates tab, ensure that the Enabled Fixed Departure option is disabled.

Step 6: Set Your Trip Duration
In the Trip Duration section, it starts at two days and two nights. You can adjust this to your preferred number of days, nights, hours, and minutes.

You may also read: How to Elevate Your Travel Services with Trip Extras?
Conclusion
Adding duration to your trips may seem like a small detail, but it can make a world of difference in the overall travel experience.
Check the WP Travel documentation to learn more about configurations, modules, payments, and shortcodes.
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