English Expression · Intermediate
rack rate
The published full price for a room in a hotel that has not been pre-booked
Pronunciation: say rack rate
Meaning
The published full price for a room in a hotel that has not been pre-booked.
Example
The hotel charges the full rack rate for walk-in guests who have not made a reservation.
The hotel charges the full rack rate for walk-in guests who have not made a reservation.
Practice tips
- Practice rack rate out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.