Petme · Finland

How much to pay a pet sitter in Finland

Walks 13-22 €. Drop-ins 14-32 €. Boarding 24-60 €. The 0% owner fee changes the actual maths.

Real Finnish pay ranges by service and city, with practical notes on tipping, peak-week pricing, and how the 20,000 € vet protection fits the cost picture.

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Pay by service

What you pay for each service in Finland

Dog walks

30-minute walks 13-22 €. 60-minute walks 21-32 €. Solo walks cost a few euros more than group walks. Helsinki sits 2-3 € above the national median.

Drop-in visits

30-minute drop-ins 14-32 €. 60-minute visits 20-40 €. Two visits per day is the most common booking for cats or indoor dogs while owners travel.

Doggy daycare

18-48 €/day depending on city. Recurring weekday bookings usually qualify for a small discount. Most daycare runs in the sitter\'s home with 1-3 dogs at a time.

Boarding and house sitting

Home boarding 24-60 €/night. House sitting in your home 28-62 €/night. Mökki (cottage) house sits often add a small remote-location premium.

Special considerations

When pay sits at the top of the range

  • Multi-pet households (second dog or second cat adds 25-50%).
  • Daily medication, insulin injections, or recovery care.
  • Peak weeks: Juhannus, late July, Christmas-to-New-Year, Easter, and February school break.
  • Mökki stays in remote regions where the sitter drives to the cottage.
  • Winter walks below minus 15 °C, which require more layers, paw care, and shorter loops.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair tip for a Finnish pet sitter?
Tipping is not the norm in Finland. The sitter sets a rate and pays Vero (the tax administration) on it. A small bonus for excellent care (5-10 % of the booking) is appreciated but never expected.
How much do pet sitters earn per hour in Finland?
On Petme, dog walkers in Helsinki clear 15-22 €/hour effectively. Cat-sitting visits at 24 € for 30 minutes work out at roughly 48 €/hour gross. Boarders typically clear 6-12 € per dog per hour over a 24-hour stay.
Is a Petme sitter cheaper than a kennel?
Usually yes for one or two pets, especially during peak weeks. A traditional Finnish kennel charges 35-55 €/night for a dog. Petme home-based boarding sits in the same range but includes 20,000 € vet protection and home-style care.
How much extra for two cats or two dogs?
Most sitters add 25-50% for the second pet, depending on whether they share a feeding routine or live in separate parts of the home. Mention all pets in your booking request; the sitter quotes one combined rate.
Do I pay before or after the sitting?
Payment is held in escrow when you book and released to the sitter after the booking completes. Cashback lands in your Petme balance at the same time.
What about cancellation?
Each sitter sets their cancellation window. Within the free window, you get a full refund. Outside it, the sitter's policy applies. The policy is shown on the sitter profile before you book.

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