April 22, 2026
Why RoadPple Has Minimum Trip Pricing and Why It Matters
Every trip on RoadPple has a price. That is not an accident. It is a deliberate part of how the platform works, and here is why.
Pricing is required. Here is what that means.
When you create a trip on RoadPple, whether it is a weekend stay, a day out, or a casual hangout, you are required to set a price. It cannot be left blank. This applies to every planner, on every trip, every time.
The minimum prices are:
Stay trips: 150 CAD (or equivalent)
Day trips: 50 CAD (or equivalent)
Hangouts: 25 CAD (or equivalent)
These are floors, not suggestions. You can price above them. You cannot price below them.
Why minimums exist
Free trips sound generous. In practice, they often fall apart. When goers have nothing financially committed to an experience, cancellations are easy, no-shows are common, and the planner is left holding a poorly attended trip they put real effort into.
A minimum price creates commitment. When someone pays to join a trip, even a small amount for a hangout, they are more likely to show up, engage, and take the experience seriously. That makes the trip better for everyone, including the planner.
It also ensures that planners are building trips with enough structure to justify the cost. A 150 CAD stay trip should have accommodation sorted, a clear itinerary, and a real plan. A 25 CAD hangout should still be a properly organized experience, not a loosely thrown-together idea.
What this means for planners
When you set your price, think about what the experience actually costs and what it is worth to the people joining you. The minimum is the baseline. The right price for your trip depends on what you are offering, the destination, the activities, the planning that has gone into it.
Set a fair price. Be transparent about what it covers. Goers appreciate knowing exactly what they are paying for and why.
What this means for goers
A priced trip is a planned trip. When you see a trip on RoadPple with a clear price, you are looking at a planner who has committed to delivering a real experience. The pricing structure is part of how RoadPple keeps the quality of trips consistent across the platform.
For more on how trips work on RoadPple, visit www.roadpple.com/policies
