Petme sitter guide · Firenze

Pet sitting in Firenze: 16 questions answered for 2026 sitters

Firenze has a small but spend-happy domestic owner base plus a huge international tourist drop-in clientele almost no other Italian city matches.

Firenze's residential pet-sitting market is dense within the centrally walkable area: Oltrarno, Centro, Campo di Marte, Le Cure. Tourist drop-in demand (visitors traveling with their dog) is steady from March to October.

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Earnings snapshot

What Petme sitters actually earn in Firenze

You keep up to 90% of every booking one of the strongest take-home rates in the industry. The numbers below are the live rate bands in Firenze. Sitters set their own price within these bands, and most active sitters earn €378 to €1,066 per month, depending on the mix of services and how many overnight stays they take.

Service	Rate range	Per
Dog walking	€11 to €19	walk
Drop-in visit	€10 to €17	visit
Pet boarding (at sitter's home)	€25 to €48	night
House sitting (at owner's home)	€35 to €62	night
Doggy day care	€16 to €30	day

Top Firenze cities for sitter demand right now:

Centro StoricoOltrarnoCampo di MarteLe CureNovoliGavinana

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The practical side

Everything sitters in Firenze need to know before signing up

Earnings are only half the picture. Below are the tax, scheduling, protection, and payout realities of running a Petme sitter profile in Firenze. We've written them out the way an experienced sitter would explain them to a friend.

Cashback for high performers

Beyond the up to 90% you keep on every booking, Petme pays cashback on top. The more you sit and the stronger your reviews, the larger the cashback tier you unlock. High-performing sitters with consistent 5-star reviews and steady booking volume earn the biggest bonus. Automatic, no claim paperwork, paid out alongside your normal weekly payouts.

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Protection on every booking

The Petme Protection Plan provides up to 20,000 on every reservation. Automatic on every booking. No separate purchase required. The 24/7 support team is there for emergencies, so you are never alone with a problem at 3am.

Seasonal demand

March-October tourist season generates daily drop-in requests. Domestic owners peak around Ferragosto, Pasqua and Christmas. The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (April-June) is a notable mini-spike.

Payouts within 2 days

Petme releases your payout automatically once a booking is marked complete. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. No invoicing, no chasing the owner. The platform takes care of it.

Set your own schedule

Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. There are no minimum hours and no schedule lock-in. Most Petme sitters in Firenze start while holding another job and only go full time once their calendar fills naturally.

FAQ

16 questions, answered straight

These are the questions Petme sitters in Firenze actually ask before signing up, and the ones they wish they had asked sooner. Each answer is specific to Firenze, not a generic template.

Can I take dog walking jobs too, or only pet sitting, in Firenze?

There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Firenze commonly run pet sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.

How much do pet sitters earn in Firenze?

Earnings depend on the services you offer and the hours you put in. As a worked example at Firenze rates, eight dog walks a week at the lowest walk rate come to about €378 a month, and four nights of house sitting a week at the top rate to about €1066. Overnight boarding and house sitting pay the most per booking, drop-ins and walks the least. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-20%.

What does a typical week look like for a Petme sitter in Firenze?

You set the week yourself. One example: 4 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 2 drop-in visits in the evenings and one overnight stay at the weekend. At the lowest Firenze rates that week comes to about €99. Taking more overnight stays is the quickest way to raise it, because they pay the most per booking.

How much do dog walkers make in Firenze?

Dog walking pays €11–€19 per walk on Petme. A 30-minute neighbourhood walk is typically priced near the lower end; longer walks, multi-dog walks, or walks in busy city centres command the upper end. You set your own rate when you build your profile.

How much does overnight pet boarding pay in Firenze?

Boarding at the sitter's home pays €25–€48 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays €35–€62 per night. Overnight care pays more per booking than any other Petme service, so a few stays a month move your income the most.

How does Petme's service fee work?

Petme takes 10-20% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

How fast do payouts arrive in Firenze?

Payouts are released automatically once a booking is marked complete in the Petme app. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. You don't need to invoice the owner or chase payment: the platform handles it end-to-end.

What protections do sitters get on every booking?

The Petme Protection Plan, which can contribute up to €20,000 toward eligible vet costs if something happens to the pet in your care. It is a discretionary fund, not insurance. Petme also offers 24/7 customer support so you're never left handling an emergency alone.

What do I need to start as a Petme sitter?

You need to be 18 or older, own a smartphone capable of running the app, complete ID verification, and demonstrate genuine experience around animals during your profile review. Some local rules apply for commercial-scale boarding: see the country-specific question below.

How quickly can I get my first booking?

It depends on the services you offer, your rates and how many owners near you are looking, so there is no fixed wait. What you control is the profile owners choose from: at least 4 clear photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions and rates in line with Firenze. Opening your calendar over school holidays and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Can I pet sit alongside my regular job?

Yes. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit, so sitting in Firenze can run alongside a full-time job: dog walks fit lunchtime windows, drop-in visits fit evenings, and weekend boarding fits around a Monday-to-Friday week.

Where do Firenze residents cluster?

Oltrarno (Santo Spirito, San Frediano), Campo di Marte, Le Cure (premium), Centro Storico (mix of residents and short-stay tourists), Novoli and Gavinana (residential mid-range).

Typical Firenze boarding rates?

Boarding €25-48/night, walks €11-19, drop-in €10-17. Le Cure and central Oltrarno reach €40-55. Tariffe sit between Roma and Bologna.

How does the tourist trade actually work?

Owners visiting Firenze book 2-4 drop-in visits per day to feed and walk the dog while they're at the Uffizi or in vineyards. Typical job: €15-25 per visit, often back-to-back with the same client over 3-5 days. Speaks-English is a hard requirement.

Is the ZTL (traffic limited zone) a problem?

Only if you drive. The Centro ZTL bans non-resident cars; sitters on foot, bike or scooter (subject to specific rules) are fine. Most sitters work the Centro without a car.

Should I cover Fiesole, Bagno a Ripoli, Scandicci?

Fiesole (8 km north, premium hill villas) is worth including if you have transport. Scandicci (south-west, on the tram) is easy. Bagno a Ripoli needs a car. The premium clients in Fiesole pay top boarding rates because of garden access.

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