Why do I keep getting told my variable is outside the function? Python

Question

This is a part of something larger, but my problem is that I keep getting told by the shell that '"return" out of function'. I've tried removing indents and moving it around but it wont go away. Code:

def worklodge_cost():
    if workshop == 1:  # what number the user puts in determines what values they get out of this workshop section
        price = 1000
        amtdays = 3
    elif workshop == 2:
        price = 800
        amtdays = 3
    elif workshop == 3:
        price = 1600
        amtdays = 3
    elif workshop == 4:
        price = 500
        amtdays = 1
    # print("This is your registration fee $", price)

    if location == 1:  # what number the user puts in determines the price of their lodging
        lodgeprice = 150
    elif location == 2:
        lodgeprice = 225
    elif location == 3:
        lodgeprice = 175
    elif location == 4:
        lodgeprice = 300
        totalodging = amtdays * lodgeprice  # taking the amount of days for the workshop and multiplying it by the lodging price of the location
        return totalodging
main()

Answer 1

It's because the return is placed outside a function. The return needs to be placed INSIDE a function. Return is usually placed at the end of a function, see below.

def lodgeprice(location, amtdays):
    if location == 1: #what number the user puts in determines the price of their lodging
        lodgeprice = 150
    elif location == 2:
        lodgeprice = 225
    elif location == 3:
        lodgeprice = 175
    elif location == 4:
        lodgeprice = 300
    totalodging = amtdays * lodgeprice #taking the amount of days for the workshop and multiplying it by the lodging price of the location
    return totalodging

Generally it seems like your code is in need of major refactoring. Consider what use the return would have in your code, is it at all necessary?. I also suggest breaking your code down into functions, this makes it generally easier to handle.