Pricing · Malta

What pet sitting costs in Malta in 2026

Maltese pet-sitting prices vary by service, town and sitter experience. Here are the transparent 2026 ranges, plus where Petme's economics fit in.

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Service-by-service ranges (qualitative, 2026)

Drop-in visits: typically €8 to €14 per visit (30 to 45 minutes). Inner-harbour towns (Sliema, St Julian's, Ta' Xbiex) at the upper end, the south and Mellieha at the lower end.

Dog walks: €10 to €18 per walk (30 to 60 minutes). Recurring weekday packages usually get a small discount versus one-off walks.

House sitting: €25 to €50 per night, depending on the sitter's experience and the household complexity (number of pets, medication needs).

Dog boarding (overnight stay at sitter's home): €18 to €35 per night. Small dogs and cats at the lower end; larger dogs and multi-pet bookings at the upper end.

Doggy daycare: €15 to €30 per day. Recurring weekday packages get a small discount.

Town-by-town context

Inner-harbour premium: Sliema, St Julian's, Ta' Xbiex, Gzira and Msida run at the top of the band because of higher cost of living and dense expat demand. Expect to pay a couple of euros more per visit or per night compared with the south.

Central and south: Birkirkara, Mosta, Naxxar, San Ġwann run in the middle of the band. Marsaskala and the south-east coast typically run lower.

Mellieha and St Paul's Bay: the bay towns run mid-range in summer and lower in the off-season, mirroring the holiday-let market.

Where Petme economics fit

Petme charges 0% to pet owners. The rate on a sitter's profile is exactly what you pay at checkout. No service fee, no booking surcharge, no “trust and safety” line.

Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking, which is higher than most competing platforms. Cashback is paid into the owner's Petme wallet on every completed booking.

€20,000 vet protection is included automatically on every Maltese booking, regardless of city or service. There is no separate purchase and no deductible.

Frequently asked

FAQs

Are these prices accurate for 2026?
These ranges reflect typical 2026 Maltese pet-sitting prices observed on Petme. Sitters set their own rates, so individual profiles can sit above or below the band. Always check the sitter's profile for the exact rate.
Why is Sliema more expensive than Marsaskala?
Inner-harbour cost of living and demand density. Sliema sitters tend to charge a couple of euros more per visit because the local market supports it, and most sitters are walking-distance to multiple bookings.
Is there really no booking fee for owners?
Yes. Petme charges 0% to owners. The price you see on the sitter's profile is the price you pay at checkout.
How does cashback work?
Every completed booking earns cashback into your Petme wallet. The amount depends on the booking value. Use it toward your next booking, or let it accumulate.
Are multi-pet bookings priced per pet?
Many sitters charge a small additional fee for a second or third pet in the same household, but the visit time itself usually scales modestly. Confirm pricing with the sitter on the booking request.

Dog Boarding in Malta

The highest-value band on this page: overnight home boarding at €18 to €35 per night.

Find a Pet Sitter in Malta

The owner-side hub: 0% booking fee, cashback on every booking, €20,000 vet protection.

Pet sitting jobs in Malta

The sitter side of these numbers: what each service pays and how the 16-town market works.

Dog Walking in Malta

Single walks and recurring weekday rounds at €10 to €18 per walk across the island.