PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Doggy Day Care cost in the UK
£20–£50 per day. Typically £25.
Doggy day care costs £20–£50 per day in the UK, with about £25 typical. A day at a busy day care centre outside the cities is cheapest; day care in a sitter's home, pickup and drop-off, or a centre in London costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does doggy day care cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a centre day outside the big cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £25 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50 | home day care with pickup 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
- Centre or home — day care in a licensed sitter's home with few dogs often costs more
- Full or half day — half-day sessions cost less, though not always half the price
- Pickup and drop-off — collecting your dog from home adds to the daily rate
- Regular booking — weekly packages usually bring the day care price down
- Extra dogs — a second dog from the same home usually costs less than the first
- Region — doggy day care in London and the South East costs more than elsewhere
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 doggy day care would have cost about £19 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a doggy day care booking includes
Takes: A full day usually runs from early morning to early evening; half days are about four or five hours. Not included: Overnight boarding, grooming and dog walking are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common doggy day care jobs
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How to pay less
- Book doggy day care as a weekly package, which costs less than single days
- Drop off and collect your dog yourself to avoid transport charges
- Try half days if your dog only needs company for part of the day
Before you book
- In England, doggy day care businesses need a council licence, so ask to see it
- Check your dog's vaccinations, kennel cough cover and flea treatment are up to date
- Book a trial session so staff can check your dog suits group day care
- Ask how many dogs each member of staff looks after and how groups are matched
Doggy Day Care cost: questions people ask
£20–£50 per day, with about £25 typical. A day at a centre outside the cities costs the least; home day care with pickup in London costs the most.
A full day usually runs from early morning to early evening. Half days of four or five hours are often available.
In England, providing day care for dogs as a business needs a council licence under the animal activities rules. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.
Sociable, energetic dogs often love it. Nervous or older dogs may prefer a walker or a sitter instead.
Overnight boarding, grooming and vet trips are separate. Transport may be extra too.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK day care price guides. They show a national range rather than a quote.
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