Orlando rates by service
Every sitter sets their own rate, so these are bands, not a price list. The real number is on each profile, so there are no surprises at checkout.
| Service | Orlando rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding (dog stays at the sitter's home) | $40 - $72 | per night |
| 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 |
Winter Park sitters list at the top, $50 to $72 a night, in established homes with yards. Baldwin Park and Thornton Park run $48 to $68, College Park $45 to $64, Mills 50, Audubon Park and Dr. Phillips $42 to $62, and Lake Nona $40 to $60. The true cost of pet sitting in Orlando page has the full ledger.
The Orlando year for a dog owner
Sitters set their own prices, so the calendar does not raise a rate by itself. It decides how many good sitters are still free.
| When | What changes |
|---|---|
| January to May | The most comfortable weather for walks, and the easiest time to try a new sitter |
| June to August | Family travel and a full convention calendar keep boarding tight. Walks move to early and late |
| June to November | Hurricane season. Demand jumps when a named storm is being watched |
| Thanksgiving week | Travel out of the airport plus family visits |
| Christmas to New Year | The longest stays of the year, with sitters booking out weeks ahead |
The holiday pet sitting guide covers how far ahead to book the winter weeks.
Three theme-park days, priced out
Say you have guests and spend three days at the parks, out from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and home every night. Your dog needs breaks in the day, not a place to sleep. Here are two ways to cover it.
| Plan for 3 days | Sitter total | Typical platform fee, 11% to 15% | Total on a typical platform | Total on Petme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A midday walk and an evening drop-in each day | $99 - $159 | $10.89 - $23.85 | $109.89 - $182.85 | $99 - $159 |
| Two drop-ins each day | $90 - $150 | $9.90 - $22.50 | $99.90 - $172.50 | $90 - $150 |
| For comparison: 3 nights of boarding at $56 | $168 | $18.48 - $25.20 | $186.48 - $193.20 | $168 |
If you are home at night, visits are the cheaper and calmer answer: your dog stays in its own house and sleeps in its own bed. Boarding makes sense once you are away overnight. On Petme the owner booking fee is 0% either way, so the sitter's total is the bill, and Petme credits cashback after a completed booking.
What else changes an Orlando booking
Rabies vaccination is the law. Florida requires dogs, cats and ferrets four months of age or older to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, under Florida Statutes section 828.30. Leave a copy of the certificate with your sitter, along with any county or city tag your dog wears.
Storm season needs a plan. From June to November, agree with your sitter what happens if a hurricane is forecast while you are away: whether the dog stays put or moves, where the crate and extra food are, and how you will reach each other if the power goes out.
The heat sets the schedule. On summer days, walks happen early and late, and a sitter keeps the dog inside in the afternoon. The guide to dehydration and heat stroke in dogs lists the signs to watch.
Distance matters for visits. For daytime drop-ins, a sitter five minutes from your house is worth more than one across town for a few dollars less, especially on days when traffic around the parks is heavy.
Boarding or a sitter at home
For an overnight trip, boarding at $40 to $72 suits a social dog, and a house sitter at $50 to $100 keeps an older or anxious dog at home. Compare dog boarding in Orlando with house sitting in Orlando, and the national dog sitting cost guide explains the four services.
Orlando dog sitting FAQ
What are dog boarding prices in Orlando?
Dog boarding in Orlando costs $40 to $72 a night on Petme, with about $56 typical in College Park. Winter Park sits at the top, and Lake Nona starts around $40. Each sitter sets their own rate and shows it on their profile.
How much does dog boarding cost per night in Orlando?
One night with a boarding sitter costs $40 to $72 in Orlando, and a sitter staying at your home costs $50 to $100 on the national band. The winter holidays and summer fill first. On Petme no owner fee is added to the nightly rate.
What are pet sitting rates per day in Orlando?
A day with an overnight costs $40 to $72 with a boarding sitter. If you are home at night, a day of visits costs $30 to $50 for two drop-ins, or $33 to $53 for a midday walk and an evening drop-in. Pick by whether your dog needs someone overnight.
What is the going rate for dog sitting per day in Orlando?
Most Orlando owners pay $40 to $72 for a full day and night of boarding, or $30 to $53 for a day of visits when they are home at night. The median boarding night is about $56. Rates are set by each sitter on their profile.
Where to go next
Booking happens in the Petme app, where you can message a sitter before you book and set up a regular slot. 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 Orlando or find a pet sitter in Orlando.
