perusvaraus

Perusvaraus is a Finnish term used in booking and reservation contexts to denote the basic reservation that secures availability for a product or service. The exact meaning and implications of perusvaraus vary between industries and individual providers, but it generally refers to the initial booking that forms the foundation of the price and terms offered to the customer.

In hospitality and accommodation, perusvaraus often refers to the base rate or the portion of the price tied directly to the reservation. Depending on the policy, this can involve a prepayment, a deposit, or a credit-card pre-authorization to guarantee the booking. Additional charges such as taxes, service fees, and optional extras may be added on top of the perusvaraus.

In rental services and activities, perusvaraus can denote the minimum booking condition required to hold a reservation. Again, payment terms and whether the base reservation is refundable or non-refundable differ by provider and contract, making the exact financial implications of perusvaraus context-dependent.

The term is not a standardized legal concept but a common industry usage in Finnish-language platforms and contracts. It helps distinguish the foundational elements of a booking from ancillary services, changes, or cancellations. Because practices surrounding perusvaraus differ, customers are advised to review the provider’s terms of service or reservation policy to understand what is included in the perusvaraus and how it interacts with total price and refund options.

Etymology: perus means basic or fundamental, and varaus means reservation or booking.