Petme sitters in Leicester typically charge £24 to £38 a night for home boarding, around £31 at the midpoint. That is the number to multiply by your nights, and the longer the stay, the more the nightly rate matters. Ten nights at the midpoint is £310. Browse dog boarding in Leicester to compare sitters' nightly rates.
Platform data as of October 2026.
The gap between the low and high end is £14 a night. Over three nights that is £42. Over ten nights it is £140. A small difference in the rate becomes a real one once the trip is long, so it pays to compare sitters for a long stay and not just glance at the first profile.
Totals at the low, midpoint and high of the band
Each sitter sets their own nightly rate, shown on their profile before you book. The table is plain multiplication of the £24, £31 and £38 figures, so you can read off your own stay.| Stay | At £24 a night | At £31 a night | At £38 a night |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | £72 | £93 | £114 |
| 7 nights | £168 | £217 | £266 |
| 10 nights | £240 | £310 | £380 |
A worked stay: a 10-night family trip
A family trip of ten nights is the case where the choice matters most. At the £31 midpoint the stay is £310. At the low end it is £240, and at the high end £380. Owners pay a 0% booking fee on Petme, so £310 is the bill. Typical platforms add a booking fee of about £34.10 on the same stay, which would take it to £344.10. Petme credits £9.30 in cashback after the booking is completed.What to ask about longer stays
Before you confirm ten nights, put a few questions to the sitter in the app. None of them are unusual.- Does the nightly rate stay the same across all ten nights, including any weekend or bank holiday in the middle?
- If your flight is delayed, what will an extra night cost, and can your dog stay?
- How will you get updates, and how often, over a stay this long?
- If your dog takes medication, who gives it, and at what times?
- How many walks a day are part of the rate, and where does the sitter usually go? Abbey Park and Victoria Park are two of the green spaces in the city, so ask what a normal day looks like for your dog.
Reading a nightly rate properly
Two sitters can quote the same figure and offer different things, so line the details up. One may include two walks a day and updates with photos, another one walk and a message at bedtime. One may take a single dog, another may have a second boarder in the house. Write the details beside each total and the cheaper sitter is sometimes the one giving you more. For a ten-night trip, a £7 difference a night is £70, which is worth a ten-minute chat before you decide.Home boarding or kennels in Leicester
Searches for Leicester often return kennels and home boarding in the same results, and prices come in different forms. Kennels set their own rates and often quote per day rather than per night. The £24 to £38 band here is for Petme home boarding. If you are unsure which suits your dog, read pet sitter vs dog boarding and dog boarding cost in the UK. For walks and visits while you are away, dog sitters in Leicester and pet sitters in Leicester list other services.Licensing in England
In England, boarding dogs in kennels and providing home boarding for dogs as a business are both licensable activities under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The local council issues the licence and a star rating, where five is the highest. Ask a boarder to show theirs before you hand over your dog. Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.Leicester dog boarding: FAQ
How much does dog boarding cost in Leicester?
Petme sitters in Leicester typically charge £24 to £38 a night for home boarding. Three nights costs £72 to £114, a week costs £168 to £266, and ten nights costs £240 to £380. Each sitter's rate is on their profile.
What do dog kennels in Leicester cost per night?
Kennels set their own rates, so ask for a written quote for your dates. The £24 to £38 band is for Petme home boarding. Ask about holiday supplements, sharing rates for a second dog and any deposit.
Is there home dog boarding in Leicestershire?
Yes. Petme sitters board dogs in their own homes in and around Leicester. Check the sitter's profile for their nightly rate and area, then message them about handover and walks before you book.
Can I get private dog boarding in Leicester?
Home boarding on Petme means your dog stays in the sitter's home. Ask whether other dogs will be there and how many. A ten-night stay at the £31 midpoint is £310.
Are there extra fees on top of the nightly rate?
Not a booking fee from Petme, where owners pay 0%. Typical platforms add about £34.10 on a ten-night stay at £310. Ask each sitter whether anything else, such as medication, changes their rate.
