Got a feline friend at home who needs taking care of next vacation, but don’t want to break the bank? Not to worry, fellow pet parent. Stick with us as we crunch the numbers on cat sitter prices in the UK, US, Australia and Canada.
We’ll highlight average cat sitting rates, the most expensive places to find a cat sitter, and overnight stay costs so that you’re clued up on how much to pay a cat sitter for a week.
And if you’d like to save a dime or ten (who doesn’t?), stick with us to learn about a more cost-effective way to connect with cat sitters for happy purse strings and fur families.
What are the cat sitter prices in the US?
The average cat sitter cost across the US is $62.50 per night. The price you can expect to pay depends on the cat sitting service you choose, the specialized care your cat requires, and where you live in the country. Take a look below for the most expensive places to hire a cat sitter in the United States, and stick with us to hear about a better solution.
Highest cat sitting charges in the US:
- Miami: $135.50 per night
- Oakland: $132.78 per night
- San Francisco: $132 per night
Average cat sitter costs in the US
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| No. of nights | Average costs |
|---|---|
| 1 night | $62.50 |
| 3 nights | $187.50 |
| 7 nights | $437.50 |
| Cost of an annual membership with us (which covers a whole year of cat sitters!) |
Basic membership: $149 per year ($0.40 per night) Standard membership: $229 per year ($0.63 per night) |
What are the cat sitter prices in the UK?
How much do cat sitters charge in the UK? The average cat sitter cost is £38.71 per night, which could certainly get expensive if you’re going away for multiple days, a few times per year.
Highest cat sitting charges in the UK:
- Birmingham: £61.62 per night
- Newcastle: £59.05 per night
- Cardiff: £56.49 per night
Average cat sitter costs in the UK
| No. of nights | Average costs |
|---|---|
| 1 night | £38.71 |
| 3 nights | £116.13 |
| 7 nights | £270.97 |
| Cost of an annual membership with us (which covers a whole year of cat sitters!) |
Basic membership: £119 per year - (£0.32 per night) Standard membership: £199 per year - (£0.54 per night) |
What are the cat sitter prices in Australia?
Hiring a professional cat sitter in Australia will cost you an average of $58.88 per night, but cat sitting charges vary depending on your zip code and your cat’s needs. Take a look below for Australia’s most expensive areas to pay a cat sitter, and scroll down to make use of our handy pet care calculator.
Highest cat sitter rates in Australia:
- Melbourne: $63.61 per night
- Perth: $45.11 per night
- Gold Coast: $42.44 per night
Average cat sitter costs in Australia
| No. of nights | Average costs |
|---|---|
| 1 night | $58.88 |
| 3 nights | $176.64 |
| 7 nights | $412.16 |
| Cost of an annual membership with us (which covers a whole year of cat sitters!) |
Basic membership: $119 per year - ($0.32 per night) Standard membership: $199 per year - ($54 per night) |
What are the cat sitter prices in Canada?
How much do cat sitters charge in Canada? The average cat sitting fees in Canada are $39.76 per night, which will certainly add up if you’re going away for an extended trip. Stick with us to get clued-up on the cat sitter costs across Canada, and take a look below to hear about a more cost-effective solution.
Highest cat sitting charges in Canada:
- Montreal: $113.60 per night
- Vancouver: $90.88 per night
- Calgary: $82.36 per night
Average cat sitter costs in Canada
| No. of nights | Average costs |
|---|---|
| 1 night | $39.76 |
| 3 nights | $119.28 |
| 7 nights | $278.32 |
| Cost of an annual membership with us (which covers a whole year of cat sitters!) |
Basic membership: $199 per year - ($0.54 per night) Standard membership: $299 per year - ($0.81 per night) |
How to cut your cat sitter costs
Realised just how much cat sitting prices add up? Yup - cat house sitters sure do charge. Some even charge extra for additional cats, and whether you need additional services, like administering medication.
Here at TrustedHousesitters, pet parents simply pay one annual membership fee, which allows them to connect with loving, verified cat sitters, any time of the year. Nothing is exchanged between sitters and pet owners but loving pet care, and a place to stay.
And the best part? Furry families stay in the comfort of their own home, with the 1:1 care of a pet sitter who’s truly there for all the right reasons: love, not money.
To find out more about the TrustedHousesitters community and how to get thousands of verified cat sitters at your fingertips, click below.
Get clear on your cat care costs
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