PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Cat Sitting cost in the UK
£10–£20 per visit. Typically £12.
A cat sitter's drop-in visit costs £10–£20 in the UK, with about £12 typical for a half-hour visit. One visit a day in a quiet area is cheapest; two visits a day, several cats, medication or a London postcode cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does cat sitting cost in the UK?
| Low end | £10 | one visit a day for one cat |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £12 | what most people pay |
| High end | £20 | long visits for several cats with medication in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Visits per day — two cat sitting visits a day cost more in total, though less per visit
- Visit length — a 20 to 30 minute check costs less than a longer visit with play and grooming
- Number of cats — extra cats add time for feeding, litter and medication
- Medication — tablets or insulin injections need experience and add to the price
- Holiday dates — sitters fill up in school holidays and at Christmas
- Region — cat sitters in London charge more than in smaller towns
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical cat sitting would have cost about £10 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a cat sitting visit includes
Takes: Each visit lasts 20 to 30 minutes; many owners book one or two a day. Not included: Overnight house sitting, cattery stays and cat grooming are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
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How to pay less
- Book one cat sitting visit a day for a healthy adult cat rather than two
- Use the same cat sitter regularly, as many offer better rates to repeat customers
- Choose a shorter cat sitting visit for a calm cat, as a quick check costs less than a longer visit with play
Before you book
- Arrange a meet-and-greet so the cat sitter learns your routine and where things are
- Check the cat sitter has insurance and, if they hold your keys, a DBS check
- Leave cat food, medication instructions and your vet's details in one place
- In England cats are required to be microchipped, so it helps to check your cat's chip details are up to date
Cat Sitting cost: questions people ask
£10–£20 per visit, about £12 typical for a half-hour drop-in. One visit a day for one cat costs the least; longer visits for several cats with medication in London cost the most.
Usually 20 to 30 minutes, enough to feed, clean litter trays and spend time with your cat. Longer visits cost more.
In England, yes. Cats must be microchipped and registered by 20 weeks old. Elsewhere in the UK it is strongly advised.
For most healthy adult cats, one or two visits a day works well. Kittens, older cats and cats on medication may need more.
Overnight stays, cattery boarding, grooming and vet trips are separate services. Many sitters offer them, but they are priced on their own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK pet sitting research and sitter price lists. They form a national range, not a quote.
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