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Aufpreis

surcharge, extra charge

noun OWF-prise Rare

Usage Note

Aufpreis is an additional charge on top of a base price. It commonly appears in retail (gegen Aufpreis erhältlich = available at extra cost) and in transport for seat upgrades or luggage fees.

Examples

"Das Einzelzimmer ist gegen einen Aufpreis von zwanzig Euro buchbar."

Natural Translation

The single room can be booked for a surcharge of twenty euros.

Literal Translation

The single room is bookable against a surcharge of twenty euros.

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