Miami rates at a glance
Every sitter sets their own rate, so these are bands, not a fixed price list. Each profile shows the exact rate, so you know the price before you book.
| Service | Miami rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding (dog stays at the sitter's home) | $45 - $75 | per night, most of the city |
| Dog walking | $18 - $28 | per hour |
| House sitting (sitter stays at yours) | $50 - $100 | per night, national band |
| Drop-in visit | $15 - $25 | per visit, national band |
The full ledger is on the true cost of pet sitting in Miami page, and the national dog sitting cost guide compares Miami with the US bands.
Brickell, South Beach and Key Biscayne
The premium end. Brickell sitters list at $60 to $85 a night, mostly in condos, and many take only small to mid-size dogs because of building rules. South Beach runs $55 to $80, with walks to South Pointe Park. Key Biscayne is a small market at $60 to $90. If you live in a high-rise, a sitter in the same area knows the elevator, the doorman and the building's dog rules, which is part of what you are paying for.
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Wynwood
The middle of the market. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove sitters run $50 to $75 a night. Coral Gables has more single-family homes with yards, and the Grove has shaded streets that make walks easier in summer. Wynwood runs $50 to $70, mostly loft sitters, with walks to Margaret Pace Park.
Aventura, Doral and Kendall
The better-value side. Aventura sitters run $45 to $65 in a mix of condos and townhouses. Doral and Kendall sit at $45 to $60, often in single-family homes with yards, and many sitters there speak Spanish first. For a large dog, a Kendall or Doral home with a yard is usually the best match for the money.
Six nights on a holiday cruise, priced out
The stretch from Christmas to New Year is when cruise departures peak and many condo owners are away a week or more. Here is a six-night trip. The middle row uses $55 a night, the Miami median in Petme's own rate example for Brickell.
| Where the rate comes from | Sitter total (6 nights) | Typical platform fee, 11% to 15% | Total on a typical platform | Total on Petme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45 (Doral, Kendall, Aventura) | $270 | $29.70 - $40.50 | $299.70 - $310.50 | $270 |
| $55 (Miami median) | $330 | $36.30 - $49.50 | $366.30 - $379.50 | $330 |
| $75 (top of the main band) | $450 | $49.50 - $67.50 | $499.50 - $517.50 | $450 |
| $90 (top of Key Biscayne) | $540 | $59.40 - $81.00 | $599.40 - $621.00 | $540 |
On Petme the owner booking fee is 0%, so the sitter's total is the bill, and Petme credits cashback after a completed booking. Book the holiday weeks early. Cruise dates are fixed, and the sitters you want fill up first.
Hurricane season and your sitter
From June to November, a trip can collide with a storm. Talk through the plan with your sitter before you leave, because a sitter may need to evacuate with your dog.
Miami-Dade runs pet-friendly evacuation centers during emergencies. According to the county's pet preparedness page, pre-registration is not required, but owners must show proof of residence in an evacuation zone and bring medical and current vaccination records for each pet. Annual rabies vaccinations and a visible Miami-Dade County dog license are required, each household may bring up to four pets, and at least one family member must stay at the center with the pet. Because the rules are written around the owner, ask your sitter what they would do instead, and leave copies of the rabies certificate and license, plus a crate and a few extra days of food.
Spring break is the other busy stretch, when college and family travel make boarding the bottleneck. Thanksgiving week is heavy too, with travel out of MIA and family visits to Latin America. For how far ahead to plan, see the holiday pet sitting guide.
Summer heat changes the walk. Shaded streets and early or late outings are the norm from May to October. The guide to dehydration and heat stroke in dogs lists what to watch for.
Boarding or a sitter at home
Boarding at $45 to $75 suits a social dog. A house sitter at $50 to $100 keeps your dog in its own condo or house, which helps an older or anxious dog and avoids a building that does not allow visiting dogs. Compare dog boarding in Miami with house sitting in Miami. Further up the coast, the Jacksonville dog sitter cost guide covers a storm-season weekend there.
Miami dog sitting FAQ
What does a dog sitter in Miami charge?
On Petme, Miami dog sitters charge $45 to $75 a night for most boarding and $18 to $28 for an hour-long walk. Brickell and Key Biscayne sitters reach $85 to $90 a night. Each sitter sets their own rate and shows it on their profile.
What is the cost of dog boarding in Miami?
Most Miami dog boarding costs $45 to $75 a night, with about $55 typical. Doral and Kendall start around $45, and Brickell runs $60 to $85. Six nights at the median come to $330, with no owner fee added on Petme.
How much should I pay a dog sitter per day in Miami?
A day with an overnight costs $45 to $75 with most boarding sitters, or $50 to $100 with a house sitter. For daytime care only, two drop-ins come to $30 to $50 and an hour-long walk to $18 to $28. In summer, walks happen early or late.
What are dog sitting rates in Miami for a holiday trip?
Sitters set their own rates, so a holiday night still falls in the $45 to $75 band for most of the city. What changes is availability, because cruise departures peak between Christmas and New Year. Book several weeks ahead.
Where to go next
Booking happens in the Petme app, where you can message a sitter before you book and agree a storm plan. Each sitter on Petme has passed ID verification and a background check, and the Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs if something goes wrong. Start with dog sitters in Miami or find a pet sitter in Miami.
