PRICE GUIDE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · 2026–2027
House Sitter cost in the UK
£25–£97 per day. Typically £45.
A house sitter costs £25 to £97 a day, and £45 is the national average. Overnight stays, pet care, the length of the booking and a London home push the daily rate up, while simple daily check-ins cost least.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a house sitter cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | daily check-ins outside London |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £45 | what most people pay |
| High end | £97 | an overnight sitter with pets 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 personal and lifestyle providers near you.
What moves the price
- Overnight or visits — an overnight house sitter costs more than daily check-in visits
- Pets — feeding, walking and medicating pets adds to the house sitter's daily rate
- Length of stay — longer house sits often have a lower daily rate
- Location — London house sitters charge the most
- Extra duties — plants, post, bins and light cleaning can be priced on top
- Short notice — last-minute house sitting bookings may cost more
WHAT YOU GET
What a house sitter booking includes
Takes: From a single daily visit to stays of several weeks. Not included: Dog walking beyond the agreed routine, cleaning, food for the sitter and travel costs may be extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common house sitting bookings
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How to pay less
- Book a longer house sitting stay, which often brings the daily rate down
- Choose daily check-ins if you do not need an overnight house sitter
- Give the house sitter plenty of notice, as last-minute house sitting bookings may cost more
Before you book
- Ask the house sitter for references and a basic DBS, PVG or AccessNI check
- Check your home insurance for rules about leaving the property empty or occupied
- Leave written instructions for alarms, pets, bins and emergency contacts
- Confirm the house sitter's insurance and what happens if something goes wrong
House Sitter cost: questions people ask
Usually £25 to £97, with £45 the national average. Overnight stays with pets in London cost the most.
From a single overnight to several weeks. Longer stays are common over summer and Christmas.
It can help. Many policies limit cover if a home is unoccupied for a long period, so a sitter may keep you within the terms. Check your policy wording.
Yes, most house sitters care for pets, often for a small extra charge per pet.
Extra dog walks, cleaning and travel may be charged. Agree food and household costs too.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from national quote data and a published UK house sitting cost guide. Each sitter sets their own rate.
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