Every Memphis service, priced
Each sitter sets their own rate, so these are bands, not a price list. The exact rate is on the sitter's profile before you book.
| Service | Memphis rate | Unit | A day of it costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding (dog stays at the sitter's home) | $33 - $60 | per night | $33 - $60, overnight included |
| House sitting (sitter stays at yours) | $50 - $100 | per night, national band | $50 - $100, overnight included |
| Dog walking | $13 - $22 | per hour | $13 - $22 for one walk |
| Drop-in visit | $15 - $25 | per visit, national band | $30 - $50 for two visits |
| Owner booking fee on Petme | $0 | per booking | Nothing added at checkout |
The full ledger is on the true cost of pet sitting in Memphis page, and the national dog sitting cost guide shows how far below the national bands Memphis sits.
Service by service
Boarding is the default for a trip, and at $33 to $60 a night it is where Memphis is cheapest compared with the rest of the country. A large dog usually does well with a sitter who has a yard, which is easier to find in the suburbs.
Walks are unusually good value. An hour-long walk at $13 to $22 can cost less than a drop-in at the national $15 to $25, so for an active dog that needs a real break in the workday, a walk is often the better buy.
Drop-ins suit calm dogs and cats. Two a day come to $30 to $50.
House sitting is the premium option at $50 to $100 a night, for older, anxious or medicated dogs, or homes with several pets.
Boarding prices by neighborhood
| Area | Boarding per night | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown and East Memphis | $45 - $60 | The top of the Memphis band |
| Harbor Town | $42 - $58 | A riverside pocket near Tom Lee Park walks |
| Central Gardens | $40 - $55 | Historic district between Midtown and Downtown |
| Midtown and Cooper-Young | $38 - $52 | Sitters within reach of Overton Park |
| Bartlett | $33 - $48 | Suburban rates at the affordable end |
Five nights in August, priced out
Summer is the busy season for Memphis sitters, from June through August. Here is a five-night trip in August. The middle row uses $46 a night, the middle of the Memphis band in Petme's own rate example for Midtown.
| Nightly rate | Sitter total (5 nights) | Typical platform fee, 11% to 15% | Total on a typical platform | Total on Petme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33 | $165 | $18.15 - $24.75 | $183.15 - $189.75 | $165 |
| $46 | $230 | $25.30 - $34.50 | $255.30 - $264.50 | $230 |
| $60 | $300 | $33.00 - $45.00 | $333.00 - $345.00 | $300 |
A house sitter for the same five nights costs $250 to $500 on the national band, and a typical platform's fee would add $27.50 to $75. On Petme the owner booking fee is 0%, so the sitter's total is the bill, and Petme credits cashback after a completed booking.
What makes Memphis sitters busy
Mid-August is Elvis Week. Graceland holds it every August around the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977, and in 2025 it ran August 8 to 16, as Pollstar reported. August 2027 is the 50th anniversary, so expect a bigger crowd than usual. Visitors fill the city, owners who work in hospitality have long days, and that lands on top of peak summer demand. If you need a sitter that week, book early.
May brings Memphis in May, the city's month of festivals, which pulls owners downtown and out of town. The December holidays are the tightest stretch of the year for boarding, and Thanksgiving week fills first too. Sitters book out early in all of these, so the cost of booking late is mostly a thinner choice. The holiday pet sitting guide covers when to book.
The summer heat and humidity change the walk. In July and August a midday walk is the wrong walk, so ask for early and late outings and indoor time in the afternoon. The guide to dehydration and heat stroke in dogs covers what to watch for.
Boarding or a sitter at home
Boarding at $33 to $60 is the better value for a social dog on a short trip. A house sitter at $50 to $100 keeps an older or anxious dog in its own home. Browse dog boarding in Memphis, and the in-home care versus boarding guide goes through the trade-offs.
Memphis dog sitting FAQ
What are dog boarding prices in Memphis?
Dog boarding in Memphis costs $33 to $60 a night on Petme, with about $46 in the middle of the band. Germantown and East Memphis sit at the top, and Bartlett starts around $33. Each sitter sets their own rate and shows it on their profile.
How much does dog walking cost in Memphis?
Walkers in Memphis charge $13 to $22 for an hour on Petme. Book one every weekday and the week comes to $65 to $110, less for shorter walks. In summer, walks usually move to early morning or evening.
How much does house sitting cost in Memphis?
A sitter staying at your Memphis home costs $50 to $100 a night on the national band, so five nights come to $250 to $500. That is more than boarding at $33 to $60, and it keeps your dog's routine unchanged. There is no owner booking fee on Petme.
What is the going rate for dog sitting per day in Memphis?
A day with an overnight costs $33 to $60 with a boarding sitter, or $50 to $100 with a house sitter. A daytime-only plan costs $30 to $50 for two drop-ins, or $13 to $22 for an hour-long walk. Pick the service by how long your dog is alone.
What is a reasonable price for dog sitting in Memphis?
A reasonable price sits inside the Memphis band: about $46 a night for boarding and $13 to $22 an hour for walks. A quote far below that is worth a question about what the visit includes. Book early for Elvis Week and the December holidays.
Where to go next
Booking happens in the Petme app, where you can message a sitter before you book. Every sitter has ID verification and a background check, and the Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs. Start with find a pet sitter in Memphis, and the week-long dog sitting cost guide covers longer trips.
