A week of dog boarding in Manchester comes to £287 at the midpoint. Petme sitters in Manchester typically charge £32 to £50 a night for home boarding, so seven nights runs from £224 to £350 depending on the sitter you pick. You can see each sitter's own rate on their profile before you book, and owners pay a 0% booking fee on top. Start with dog boarding in Manchester to compare sitters' nightly rates.
Platform data as of October 2026.
This guide takes one realistic holiday, seven nights away, and prices it line by line so you can see where the money goes before you compare sitters.
Put the fee next to the stay and the picture is simple. The £287 midpoint week stays £287 on Petme. On typical platforms the same week would add about £31.57 in booking fees, taking it to £318.57. Petme then credits £8.61 in cashback once the booking is completed.
The week, line by line
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Seven nights at the low end (£32 a night) | £224 |
| Seven nights at the midpoint (£41 a night) | £287 |
| Seven nights at the high end (£50 a night) | £350 |
| Owner booking fee on Petme | £0 |
| Booking fee on a typical platform, on the £287 stay | about £31.57 |
| Cashback credited after the stay is completed, on the £287 stay | £8.61 |
What moves the price up or down
Every sitter sets their own nightly rate, so the first thing that changes your total is which sitter you choose. The £32 to £50 band is the range you are choosing inside. A few things are worth raising in your first message, because they are the usual reasons a boarder adjusts a quote:- A second dog staying in the same home.
- Medication that needs giving at set times.
- Dates that fall on a bank holiday or in school holidays.
- A dog that needs more walking than a sitter's standard day.
A worked week: seven nights away
Say you fly out on a Saturday and return the following Saturday. Your dog is a medium-sized adult who likes company, and you pick a sitter at the midpoint, £41 a night. Seven nights is £287. You message the sitter, agree a handover time, and pay through the app. When the stay is completed, £8.61 in cashback is credited to you. Now change one thing. If the sitter you like charges £50, the week is £350, and the gap of £63 is the price of the home you preferred. If a sitter charges £32, the week is £224. Neither is the right answer for every dog. The profile, the home, and how the sitter answers your questions matter as much as the figure.Kennels, home boarding and what to ask
Kennel prices in Manchester are set by each business, from standard boarding kennels to the ones that sell themselves as luxury, and each publishes its rates in its own way, if at all. The band in this guide is for Petme home boarding, not for kennels. If you are weighing the two, our guide to pet sitter vs dog boarding sets out the differences, and dog boarding cost in the UK covers the national picture. Whichever you choose, visit or video-call first. Ask where your dog will sleep, how many other dogs will be there, how often they will be walked, and how you will hear from the boarder during the stay. A trip to a green space is a good test question: Heaton Park covers more than 600 acres, and a sitter who knows it well can tell you what a day for your dog would look like.How to check a boarder is licensed
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 licence comes from the local council, which gives a star rating, where five stars is the highest. Ask the boarder to show the licence and the rating. A good one will not mind. Our guide to the home boarding licence in the UK explains when a sitter needs one. Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, which is worth reading about before you book.Dog boarding in Manchester: FAQ
How much does dog boarding cost in Manchester?
Petme sitters in Manchester typically charge £32 to £50 a night for home boarding. A seven-night stay at the £41 midpoint is £287, and the range for that week is £224 to £350. Each sitter's own rate is on their profile.
What do dog kennels in Manchester cost per night?
Kennel prices are set by each business, so ask for a written quote for your dates. The £32 to £50 band here is for Petme home boarding. Check for holiday supplements and whether a second dog is charged separately.
Can I find home dog boarding in Manchester?
Yes. Petme lists sitters in Manchester who board dogs in their own homes, with each nightly rate shown on the profile. Message a sitter before you book, ask about the home and other dogs, and agree handover times in advance.
Is luxury dog boarding in Manchester worth the extra?
It depends on what the extra buys. Ask what is actually included: walks, one-to-one time, updates, and how many dogs share the space. A £50 night costs £63 more over a week than a £41 one, so make sure you can name the difference.
Is a booking fee added to dog boarding in Manchester?
Not on Petme. Owners pay a 0% booking fee, so £287 stays £287. Typical platforms add a fee of about £31.57 on the same week. Cashback of £8.61 is credited after the stay is completed.
