PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Pet Sitting cost in the UK
£16–£50 per day. Typically £30.
Pet sitting costs £16–£50 per day in the UK, with about £30 the national average. A day of drop-in visits for a cat or small pet is cheapest; longer visits for dogs, several pets or a sitter staying most of the day in the South East cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does pet sitting cost in the UK?
| Low end | £16 | drop-in visits for a cat or small pet |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £30 | what most people pay |
| High end | £50 | several long visits for dogs in the 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 dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Type of pet — dogs need walks and more time, so a day's pet sitting costs more than for a cat
- Visits or time spent — two or three visits a day cost more than a single check-in
- Number of pets — each extra pet adds feeding, cleaning and attention time
- Medication and special care — older pets and those on medication need more skilled care
- Region — pet sitting in London and the South East costs more than elsewhere
- Holiday dates — sitters charge more and book up early over Christmas and school holidays
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 pet sitting would have cost about £25 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a pet sitting booking includes
Takes: A day of pet sitting usually means one to three visits, each 30 minutes to an hour. Not included: Overnight house sitting, boarding and grooming are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common pet sitting jobs
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How to pay less
- Book the number of pet sitting visits your pets need, rather than a full day of cover
- Use the same pet sitter regularly, as many offer better rates to repeat customers
- Go away outside Christmas and school holidays where you can, when pet sitters charge more
Before you book
- Check the pet sitter has insurance and, if they hold your keys, a DBS check
- Arrange a meet-and-greet so the pet sitter can learn routines and meet your pets
- Leave food, medication instructions and your vet's details in one place
- Check dogs and cats are microchipped with your contact details up to date
Pet Sitting cost: questions people ask
£16–£50 per day, with about £30 the national average. Drop-in visits for a cat cost the least; several long visits for dogs in the South East cost the most.
Usually one to three, each lasting 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your pets and what you agree.
Not usually for visiting pets in your own home. Anyone in England who boards cats or dogs in their own home as a business does need a council licence.
It is sensible if they hold your keys. A basic DBS check is easy for a sitter to get and gives extra peace of mind.
Overnight stays, boarding, grooming and vet trips are priced on their own.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from published UK pet sitting averages. They are a national range rather than a quote.
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