Ever wondered what the total cost of pet care is for your furry family? You’re in the right place, fellow pet parent. Here, you can make use of our pet care calculator, where you can pin down exactly how much paying someone to look after your animals will cost while you’re away from home on holiday.
And if you’re looking to save a few pennies (who isn’t?), read on to hear how welcoming our in-home sitters for an annual membership fee is a whole lot cheaper (and better for your furry friends) than your current pet care solution.
Cost of paid pet sitters in the UK
While paid sitters can be great for your pets, they’re a little harsh on your pocket. The average overnight pet sitting rates in the UK sit at £36.74. Leeds and Birmingham sit as the most expensive cities to pay for a pet sitter, with an average nightly rate of £61.62, followed by Bath, Liverpool and Newcastle at £59.05, and Sheffield and Nottingham at £56.49. With those hefty pet sitting prices in the UK, stick with us for a more affordable (yet equally loving) pet care solution.
Cost of paid cat sitters in the UK
So, how much do cat sitters charge in the UK? The average nightly rate for a cat sitter across the UK is £38.71. Birmingham has the highest cat sitting charges, with nightly rates averaging at £61.62, followed by Newcastle at £59.05 and Cardiff at £56.49.
Cost of paid dog sitters in the UK
While the average nightly rate for dog sitters across the UK is £43.85, the three places with the highest dog and puppy sitting rates are Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham and Cardiff, at £61.62.
Cost of dog kennels in the UK
Dog kennel prices are high in the UK, with the average nightly rate across the country sitting at £29.23. Oxford has the highest dog kennel fees, at £80.11, followed by London at £61.61.
Cost of catteries in the UK
And how much does a cattery cost in the UK? The average cattery cost per night in the UK is £15.01, which doesn’t sound like much, but certainly adds up after multiple nights and trips away. Cambridge comes out tops as the most expensive place in the UK to put your cat in a cattery, at a £21.31 nightly rate, followed by Edinburgh at £19.36, then Bournemouth, Sheffield and Brighton are joint third at an average nightly rate of £18.49.
Cost of pet care in the UK: Pet care calculator
So we’ve explored the average cost of pet care across the UK, but want to pin down the cost of your current pet care choice for your specific pets and how often you’ll use the service? Simply enter your details below to find out how much your current pet care choices will cost you over the following year.
Average costs of your go-to pet care vs. in-home trusted pet sitters in the UK
| Pet care service | Average costs |
|---|---|
| Average nightly rate of pet sitters | £36.74 |
| Average nightly rate of cat sitters | £38.71 |
| Average nightly rate of dog sitters | £43.85 |
| Average nightly rate of kennels | £29.23 |
| Average nightly rate of catteries | £15.01 |
| Average daily rate for rabbit sitters | £11.85 |
| Average daily rate for bird sitters | £16.99 |
| Average daily rate for chicken sitters | £19.75 |
| Average daily rate for reptile sitters | £12.35 |
| Cost of an annual membership with us (which covers a whole year of pet care!) |
Basic membership: £119 per year (32p per day!) Standard membership: £199 per year (46p per day!) |
What’s the best pet care solution?
It’s likely no surprise that lots of pet care options are pretty harsh on the pocket, which is why we’re thrilled to let you know about our loving pet care community!
Here at TrustedHousesitters, pet owners can connect with as many in-home pet sitters for an annual fee - that’s loving pet care, all year round.
And the best part? Vets agree pets are happiest kept at home, in the comforting surroundings they’re used to. To find out more about how the best pet care solution out there works, take a look below.
Cost of TrustedHousesitters
By opting for kennels, catteries or paid pet sitters, families could be spending thousands over the course of a year on pet care. With that in mind, it’s no wonder so many pet owners are joining TrustedHousesitters - a community of likeminded pet lovers, where sitters are here for love, not money.
Pet parents simply pay an annual fee of £119 for a Basic membership. Owners can choose from thousands of verified, in-home pet sitters and can make use of a range of extra goodies, like our 24/7 Vet Advice Line.
To find out more about how TrustedHousesitters works for pet parents, take a look below.
What’s included in a TrustedHousesitters membership?
Basic pet parent
A Basic membership allows pet parents to choose from thousands of verified, in-home pet sitters.
Unlimited pet & home care from verified sitters
From £119 / year
Standard pet parent
Pet owners with a Standard membership can also make use of our:
Home and Contents Plan
24/7 Vet Advice Line: available on video, phone or chat
Dedicated member support
Boost your listing in search results
See who’s saved your listing
From £199 / year
Premium pet parent
Premium members enjoy all the features included in our Basic & Standard plan, plus the following:
2 global airport lounge passes
Sit Cancellation Plan
Premium badge on your listing
From £249 / year
So, want a pet care option that’s not going to break the bank, and is totally vet-approved? We thought that might be the case - take a look below to get to grips with the membership options available.
Cost of pet care in the UK: FAQs
The average daily rate for rabbit sitting in the UK is £11.85.
The average daily rate for bird sitters in the UK is £16.99.
The average daily rate for a chicken sitter in the UK is £19.75.
The average daily rate for a reptile sitter in the UK is £12.35.