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Affordable pet sitting

Affordable pet sitting in the UK.
Quality care without the platform premium.

Every booking on Petme comes with zero service fee for pet owners. You pay only the sitter's rate: no platform markup, no surcharge at checkout. Plus automatic cashback on completed bookings and a Protection Plan offering up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Find a pet sitterNo fee. No markup. Cashback on completed bookings.
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£20,000
Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs
300K+
members on Petme
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating
Cashback vs service fee

What you earn on Petme vs what you would lose elsewhere

Petme owners earn cashback on every completed booking and never pay a service fee. Other UK platforms charge an 11% owner service fee at checkout and give nothing back. The examples below show the typical cashback you could earn on Petme alongside the fee you would pay elsewhere on the same booking size.

Single dog walk
Booking value: £15 dog walk
+£0.56
Avg. cashback on Petme
−£1.65
Fee on 11% platforms
£2.21better off on Petme
Dog boarding, 1 night
Booking value: £40 / night
+£1.50
Avg. cashback on Petme
−£4.40
Fee on 11% platforms
£5.90better off on Petme
Holiday stay, 7 nights
Booking value: £315 total
+£11.81
Avg. cashback on Petme
−£34.65
Fee on 11% platforms
£46.46better off on Petme
Holiday stay, 14 nights
Booking value: £630 total
+£23.63
Avg. cashback on Petme
−£69.30
Fee on 11% platforms
£92.93better off on Petme

Cashback amounts shown are typical examples and vary by booking, sitter, and promotion. Comparison fee assumes a typical 11% owner service fee charged by other UK platforms. On Petme, the owner never pays a service fee on top of the sitter’s rate.

Side by side

How Petme keeps pet sitting affordable

No service fee plus cashback means your effective cost goes down with every booking. No platform premium, no checkout surprises.

Platforms with a service fee
Service fee to pet owners
11%+ per booking
Surcharge on the sitter's rate
Yes, at checkout
Automatic cashback
Check each platform
Protection Plan
Check each platform
Price transparency
Fees added at checkout
Affordable pricing, no surcharge
Service fee to pet owners
0%
Surcharge on the sitter's rate
Never
Automatic cashback
Yes, on completed bookings
Protection Plan
Up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs
Price transparency
Sitter's rate only
Lower cost, same quality

Affordable does not mean cutting corners

Petme removes the platform premium, not the care standards.

Verified reviews, not anonymous ratings

Every review on Petme comes from a verified booking. You can read genuine feedback from real pet owners before selecting a sitter. Competitive rates do not mean lower quality: many excellent sitters simply choose to price fairly rather than at a premium.

Verified booking reviews

Protection Plan up to £20,000

Petme does not charge owners separately for the Protection Plan. It offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms, whether you pay £20 or £60 per night. Eligibility rules apply, so read the terms before you book.

Terms apply
How it works

Three steps to more affordable pet sitting

The platform fee is already removed. Cashback does the rest.

Browse sitters at their real rate

Every sitter profile shows the actual rate you will pay. No checkout page will show a higher total. Compare sitters and services to find the best value in your city.

Book at the displayed price

Confirm your booking. The amount charged matches the rate shown on the sitter's profile. No service fee, no platform surcharge, no additional line items.

Earn cashback to lower your next booking

Once the booking is complete, cashback is credited automatically. Your effective cost decreases with every booking, making Petme more affordable over time.

Available across the UK

Affordable pet sitting in your UK city

Find verified sitters across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. No platform fee.

LondonBirminghamManchesterEdinburghGlasgowLiverpoolBristolLeedsSheffieldNewcastleBelfastNottinghamSouthamptonLeicesterPortsmouthCardiffCoventryBradfordBrightonPlymouthHullWolverhamptonDerbyMilton KeynesStoke-on-TrentSwanseaReadingLutonSunderlandAberdeenOxfordCambridgeBournemouthBoltonNorthamptonBlackpoolPeterboroughSouthend-on-SeaWakefieldWiganWarringtonYorkTelfordHuddersfieldMiddlesbroughIpswichExeterGloucesterDoncasterPrestonDundeeNorwichSwindonNewportCheltenhamSloughBasildonColchester
Your questions

Affordable pet sitting in the UK. Questions answered.

How can I find affordable pet sitting in the UK?
The most direct way to reduce your pet sitting costs in the UK is to use a platform that does not charge a service fee to pet owners. On Petme, you pay only the sitter's listed rate with no platform surcharge added at checkout. On Petme you also earn automatic cashback after every completed booking, lowering your effective cost each time.
Why are some pet sitting platforms more expensive than they look?
Many pet sitting platforms display a sitter's base rate but add a service fee of 11% or more at checkout, billed to the pet owner. This means a £40/night booking could cost you £44.40 or more when you confirm. On Petme, the rate shown on the sitter's profile is the total you pay. Nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest type of pet sitting in the UK?
Drop-in visits are typically the most affordable service, costing £8-£15 per visit on Petme. Dog walking follows at £10-£20 per walk. For overnight care, dog boarding (£25-£55) is generally cheaper than house sitting (£30-£65). Remember that on Petme these are the final prices with no owner fee on top.
Does cashback really reduce the cost of pet sitting?
Yes. Every completed booking on Petme automatically credits cashback to your account. The balance accumulates after each booking and is applied to future bookings. The more you book, the lower your effective per-booking cost becomes, with no loyalty cards, voucher codes, or subscription required.
Is cheap pet sitting safe in the UK?
Price and quality are not the same thing. On Petme, all sitter profiles show verified reviews from real pet owners. You can find excellent, caring sitters at competitive rates. The Protection Plan also offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms, regardless of the sitter's rate.
Which pet sitting platform is best value for regular cover in the UK?
For regular cover, the best value is a platform with no owner service fee, because a fee of 11% or more on typical platforms is added again to every repeat booking. On Petme owners pay 0% in service fees and only the sitter's rate, and cashback is credited after each completed booking. Rebooking the same sitter for weekly walks or visits keeps your cost predictable.
Are there any hidden fees for pet owners on Petme?
No. Petme does not charge registration fees, membership fees, booking fees, or processing fees to pet owners. The only payment you make is the sitter's stated rate when you confirm a booking. There are no surprises at checkout and no recurring charges.

Find affordable pet sitting near you

No service fee. Automatic cashback. Protection Plan up to £20,000. Browse verified sitters and pay only the sitter's rate.

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