PRICE GUIDE · CARE & SUPPORT · 2026–2027
Companion Care cost in the UK
£22–£33 per hour. Typically £28.
Companion care runs £22–£33 an hour in the UK, typically about £28. With no personal care involved, it usually costs less than full home care. Agencies in the South East, weekend visits and very short calls cost more, and trips out may add mileage.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does companion care cost in the UK?
| Low end | £22 | longer weekday visits, no driving |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £28 | what most people pay |
| High end | £33 | short weekend visits with trips out, South East |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the carers and care agencies near you.
What moves the price
- No personal care — companion care without washing or dressing is usually the cheaper end of home care
- Visit length — many companion care agencies set a minimum of one or two hours per visit
- Outings — companion care that includes driving to appointments or cafés may add mileage
- Weekends and evenings — companion care at unsocial times carries a higher hourly rate
- Region — companion care in London and the South East costs more than in the North
- Agency or individual — an agency companion care service includes vetting, cover and supervision
WHAT YOU GET
What a companion care visit includes
Takes: Usually visits of one to three hours, weekly or several times a week. Not included: Personal care such as washing and dressing, overnight care and nursing are separate services with their own prices — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common companion care jobs
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How to pay less
- Book companion care in longer, less frequent visits rather than many short ones
- Look for local befriending and lunch clubs from charities alongside paid companion care
- Share a companion care outing between two neighbours who enjoy the same club or café
Before you book
- Ask whether the companion care service is registered, as agencies providing personal care are required to be
- Check how the companion care workers are vetted, including DBS, PVG or AccessNI checks and references
- Agree what the companion care visit covers, and that personal care is not part of it
- Ask about mileage and expenses for companion care trips out before the first visit
Companion Care cost: questions people ask
Around £22–£33 an hour, with £28 typical. Longer weekday visits are cheapest; short weekend visits in the South East cost most.
Most last one to three hours, with many agencies setting a minimum of an hour. Weekly or twice-weekly visits are common.
Companionship alone is not a regulated activity, but if any personal care is given the provider must be registered — with CQC in England, the Care Inspectorate in Scotland, CIW in Wales or RQIA in Northern Ireland.
Often, yes. Check the companion has business car insurance and agree any mileage charge in advance.
Washing, dressing, toileting, overnight care and nursing tasks sit outside companion care and are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published hourly home and companionship care rates. They give a national range, not an agency quote.
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