Cut your vacation pet care costs
Use our pet care cost calculator to see how much you could save.
Calculate savingsWant to find out if you can save on the cost of pet care while on vacation? You’re in the right place, fellow pet parent.
We’ve created a handy pet care cost calculator so that you can find out how much you could save by welcoming trusted pet sitters, instead of your go-to pet care choice.
And just for the record, our members save an average of 87% (or more!) on vacation pet care.*
*based on the average of 25 days pet sitting/year.
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Why join TrustedHousesitters?
Round-the-clock care
Furry family members enjoy 24/7 care and attention from verified, pet-loving sitters.
Pets are happier at home
Adored animals get to stay in the home they know and love, where vets agree they’re happiest.
Nothing has to change
Beloved pets can stick to their usual routine, with very little disruption to their daily life.
Why pay for pet care when on vacation, every time you travel, when you could enjoy 365 days of loving, in-home care for just one annual membership fee?
No hidden costs, no nasty surprises, just premium pet vacation care for your furry family and peace of mind for you.
Try our pet care calculator today
How our pet care cost calculator works
Wondering how we work out whether you can make any savings with our pet care cost calculator?
Simply head to our calculator, tell us the type of pet you have, your country and closest city, your go-to vacation pet care, and how many nights of pet care you’d generally book per year.
Then - as if by magic - you’ll get an estimate on how much you could save by welcoming trusted pet sitters instead.
And rest assured, all of the results are backed by in-depth research on global rabbit, cat, bird, reptile and dog sitting costs, as well as dog kennel costs, overnight dog kennel prices, drop-in visits and so much more.
So, curious to know if you could make a few savings on your pet care for vacations? Head to our cost calculator to find out.
What can our pet care cost calculator tell you?
Our pet care calculator isn’t like any old cost estimator - we’ll actually tell you how much you could save!
Whether you’re thinking about hiring a professional pet sitter or considering your nearest kennel to care for your pet, you’ll find out whether you could make any savings by welcoming our trusted pet sitters instead. Plus we’ll share a research-backed estimate on exactly how much you could save.
Below find a list of some of the most popular types of pet care that we’ve included in our pet care calculator:
- Cost of dog sitting
- Cost of dog drop-in visits
- Dog kennel costs
- Cost of cat sitting
- Cost of cat drop-in visits
- Cost of catteries
- Cost of rabbit sitting
- Cost of reptile sitting
- Cost of chicken sitting
So if you currently opt for any of the types of pet care above, head to our pet care cost calculator to find out if you could make any savings by welcoming a trusted pet sitter instead.
Pet care cost FAQs
Dog sitting costs $75 per night on average in the US, depending on your location, how many pets you have and the services provided.
Dog sitting rates in the UK average at £43.85 per night, $84.21 in Australia and $76.68 in Canada.
Dog sitter costs vary depending on the region you live in, but generally sitters will stay in your home for a nightly fee.
Dog kennels cost an average of $40 per night in the US, £29.23 in the UK, $41.89 in Canada and $49.46 in Australia. Overnight dog kennel prices vary depending on the services provided and your location.
The average cost of dog kennels for a week in the UK is £204.61. Prices vary depending on kennel quality, location and additional services, such as training, games and grooming. Luxury dog kennels can cost up to £560.77 per week.
Dog boarding costs up to $87 and $40 on average. Weekly rates average at $280 in the US, but prices vary depending on the services provided, number of pets, pet size and your location.
The average pet sitting rates range from $23 to $35 per visit and are $80 per day in the US. Overnight pet sitting rates are more costly, and pet sitters charge up to $162.50 per night. Pet sitting service rates vary depending on the number of pets, location, pet type, and additional services like training, administering medication or drop-offs to veterinary care appointments.
The average cattery rate is £15.01 in the UK per night, and luxury catteries charge up to £21.31 per night. Cattery rates vary depending on your location and the type of care provided for your furry friend.
The average cost of cat boarding is $32.50 in the US, depending on the services provided, cat needs and the pet owner’s location. Luxury cat boarding houses charge up to $59.50 per night, and weekly rates cost up to $416.50.
Some boarding facilities may also require pet owners to have proof of pet health insurance, emergency vet information, and spay/neuter certificates.
The average cost of horse boarding is $450 per month in the US, depending on the facility type and level of care provided. Pasture boarding or horse sitting can be more affordable options.
Pet drop-ins average at $35 for dogs and $23 for cats per 30-minute visit in the US. Drop-in pet sitting rates vary depending on location, additional pets, distance travelled to the pet’s home and the number of times a day a drop-in visit is needed. Costs also depend on the type of pet you’ve got, and the level of care they need during the drop-in visit.