How to Configure Currency Settings in WP Travel Engine

Set how prices appear on your travel site so travelers see the right currency, symbol, and number format for your business.

Configure your currency settings

Your currency settings control how trip prices appear across your travel website. You can choose the currency you charge in, decide whether prices show a symbol or a code, and set the separators and format your travelers expect to see.

If you run tours for travelers in a specific country, these settings help your prices feel familiar and clear. For example, a trekking company in Nepal may want prices shown in rupees, while a day tour operator serving international travelers may prefer US dollars. You will go through each setting one by one below.

Before you start, make sure you can log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard and open the WP Travel Engine settings area from the left sidebar.

Open the currency settings

You need to start in the right place before you change anything. These settings live inside the WP Travel Engine plugin area in WordPress.

Open your WordPress Admin Dashboard and sign in to your website.

If you are new to WordPress, this is the main control panel where you manage your site.

Go to the currency settings page

From the left sidebar of your WordPress dashboard, go to WP Travel Engine > Settings > Currency > General.

You are now on the screen where you can control how prices appear on your site. Next, you can set the main currency your business uses.

Choose your payment currency

This setting tells WP Travel Engine which currency to use for your website. It is the first thing to set because the rest of your price display builds around it.

You can choose currencies such as USD, INR, Yuan, or Yen. By default, the currency is set to US Dollar (USD).

Find the Payment Currency dropdown

Look for the Payment Currency dropdown in the currency settings area.

This dropdown lists the currencies available for your site.

Select the currency you want to use

Choose the currency that matches how you want to show prices on your website.

For example, if you sell guided hikes to travelers from the United States, you may choose USD. If you run local tours in India, you may choose INR.

Save your change

Click Save Settings.

Your site will now use that currency as the base for trip pricing. Next, decide whether travelers should see a symbol or a code with the amount.

Choose whether to show a currency symbol or code

This setting controls how the currency appears beside the price. You can show a symbol, such as $, or a code, such as USD.

A symbol is the visual sign for a currency. A code is the short text label used internationally.

Currency Symbol - Displays the currency using its symbol, such as $ for US Dollar or ₹ for Indian Rupee.
Currency Code - Displays the currency using its code, such as USD for US Dollar or INR for Indian Rupee.

For many tour businesses, symbols feel more familiar on the booking page. Codes can be helpful if you work with international travelers who may not recognize every symbol.

Choose how you want the currency to appear

Open the dropdown for Display Currency Symbol or Code.

Select Currency Symbol or Currency Code.

Match the amount display format before saving

Before you click Save Settings, make sure the Amount Display Format matches the option you selected here.

If you choose Currency Symbol, the format should use the symbol tag. If you choose Currency Code, the format should use the code tag.

Save your settings

Click Save Settings after both settings match.

This helps your trip prices display correctly. The next section shows which format to use.

Set the amount display format

This setting controls the order and structure of the currency and the number. It uses tags, which are short codes WP Travel Engine reads and turns into the final price display on your site.

For example, one format may show a symbol before the amount. Another may show a code before the amount.

Tag	Displays
`%CURRENCY_CODE%`	The currency code, such as `USD`
`%CURRENCY_SYMBOL%`	The currency symbol, such as `$`
`%AMOUNT%`	The raw amount, such as `1000`
`%FORMATED_AMOUNT%`	The amount with proper formatting, such as `1,000.00`

The default format is %CURRENCY_SYMBOL%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%.

The format must align with the Display Currency Symbol or Code setting above. If Currency Code is selected, use %CURRENCY_CODE%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%. If Currency Symbol is selected, use %CURRENCY_SYMBOL%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%. Misaligned settings can prevent trip prices from displaying as expected.

Find the Amount Display Format field

Look for the Amount Display Format field in the same settings area.

This field controls how the final price looks when a traveler sees a trip, a package, or an add-on.

Enter the format you want to use

Type your preferred format using the tags shown above.

For example, if you want a trekking package to display with a symbol first, use %CURRENCY_SYMBOL%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%. If you want the code first for international clarity, use %CURRENCY_CODE%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%.

Save the format

Click Save Settings.

Your prices now have the structure you want. Next, you can control how decimals appear.

If you are not sure which format to use, start with the default format. It works well for most tour websites and shows prices in a familiar way.

Set the decimal separator

The decimal separator controls the symbol used before the cents or smaller part of the amount. Many websites use a dot, which makes a price look like 1,000.00.

This matters if your travelers expect a certain number style. It can also help if you list gear rental, permit fees, or seasonal add-ons with more exact pricing.

Find the Decimal Separator field

Look for the Decimal Separator field.

This is where you choose the symbol used to separate the whole number from the decimal part.

Enter the separator you want to use

Enter your preferred symbol in the field.

For example, entering . will make a price display like 1,000.00.

Save your change

Click Save Settings.

Your decimal style is now set. Next, you can choose how large numbers are grouped.

Set the thousands separator

The thousands separator controls the symbol used to break up large numbers. This makes bigger prices easier to read.

For example, a multi-day package, a group booking, or a premium expedition may have a larger price. A separator helps that price look clear at a glance.

Find the Thousands Separator field

Look for the Thousands Separator field.

This field controls how larger numbers are grouped on your site.

Enter the separator you want to use

Enter your preferred symbol in the field.

For example, entering , will make a number display like 1,000.

Save your change

Click Save Settings.

You have now configured the main parts of your currency display. The example below shows how these settings work together.

Example configuration for a Nepal-based travel website

This example shows how a Nepal-based tour business might set up currency display for trip prices.

Setting	Value
Payment Currency	Nepalese Rupees (Rs)
Display Currency Symbol or Code	Currency Symbol
Amount Display Format	`%CURRENCY_SYMBOL%%FORMATED_AMOUNT%`
Decimal Digits	3
Decimal Separator	`.`
Thousands Separator	`,`

With this configuration, a price of 1000 would display as Rs16,000.342.

That kind of display can be useful if your pricing includes detailed local calculations or extra service amounts. If your own pricing is simpler, you can still follow the same setup pattern with the separators and format that fit your market.

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