PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
House Sitting with Pets cost in the UK
£37–£80 per day. Typically £44.
A live-in house sitter for your pets costs £37–£80 per day in the UK, with about £44 typical when a dog is involved. A sitter caring for one cat costs least, while several dogs, a big house and garden or peak holiday dates in the South East cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does house sitting with pets cost in the UK?
| Low end | £37 | one cat in a small home |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £44 | what most people pay |
| High end | £80 | several dogs in a large house over Christmas |
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
- Pets in the house — dogs need walks and company, so house sitting with dogs costs more than with cats
- Number of animals — each extra pet adds feeding, cleaning and exercise time to the sitter's day
- Home and garden — a large house, garden, pool or livestock adds duties to the house sitting
- Hours away — a sitter who stays in most of the day costs more than one who works elsewhere
- Holiday dates — Christmas and school holidays are the busiest weeks for house sitters
- Region — house sitting in London and the South East costs more than in the North
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 house sitting with pets would have cost about £30 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a house sitting with pets booking includes
Takes: Priced per day; most house sits last from a long weekend to several weeks. Not included: Kennel or cattery boarding, drop-in pet sitting and dog grooming are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common house sitting with pets jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a house sitter who works elsewhere during the day if your pets cope, as a sitter staying in costs more
- Ask for a weekly rate on a long house sitting booking rather than a daily one
- Keep the list of duties realistic, as extra house and garden work raises the price
Before you book
- Meet the house sitter first and introduce them to your pets and home routine
- Check the sitter's insurance and references, and ask for a DBS check
- Tell your home insurer someone is staying, as some policies have rules on unoccupied homes
- Leave your vet's details, pet food and medication instructions in one place for the sitter
House Sitting with Pets cost: questions people ask
£37–£80 per day, with about £44 typical when dogs are involved. One cat in a small home costs the least; several dogs in a large house in the South East over Christmas costs the most.
From a long weekend to several weeks. Many sitters give a weekly rate for longer stays.
It is sensible, as they will live in your home. A basic DBS check, references and insurance together give good peace of mind.
For pets that dislike kennels or catteries, often yes. They keep their routine and the house is occupied, though it usually costs more than boarding one cat.
Major cleaning, gardening beyond what you agree and vet bills are not part of the daily rate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK pet sitting research and price guides. They are a national range rather than a quote.