Aufenthaltsdauer

length of stay, duration of stay

noun OWF-ent-halts-dow-er Rare

Usage Note

Aufenthaltsdauer is the number of nights or days a guest stays at accommodation. Hotel booking systems ask for Aufenthaltsdauer to calculate the price; also used in visa applications.

Examples

"Die minimale Aufenthaltsdauer in diesem Ferienhaus beträgt drei Nächte."

Natural Translation

The minimum length of stay in this holiday home is three nights.

Literal Translation

The minimum stay duration in this holiday house amounts to three nights.

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