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The real cost

What does a pet sitter cost in the US.
Only the sitter's rate. Nothing added.

You are looking for the real cost of a pet sitter. On Petme, you pay exactly what the sitter sets. No platform fee, no booking surcharge, no markup. Plus automatic cashback and up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Find a pet sitterNo surcharge. Cashback included. $22,000 Protection Plan.

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
200k+
pet parents on the platform
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating
The real cost

What you actually pay on Petme

Most platforms add a service fee of 11% or more on top of the sitter's rate, charged to the owner at checkout. On Petme, that line item does not exist. The price shown is the price you pay.

Platforms with a service fee
Service fee to pet owners
11%+ per booking
Surcharge on the sitter's rate
Yes, at checkout
Automatic cashback
Not offered
Protection Plan included
Optional or paid add-on
Price transparency
Rate + fees added later
Transparent pricing, no surcharge
Service fee to pet owners
0%
Surcharge on the sitter's rate
Never
Automatic cashback
Yes, every booking
Protection Plan included
$22,000 included
Price transparency
Sitter's rate only
Why the total is lower

Two reasons your total cost is always lower

No fee plus cashback: every booking costs less upfront and earns credit toward the next one.

Cashback lowers costs on every booking

No promo codes or loyalty cards needed. Every completed booking on Petme automatically credits cashback to your account, with no minimum spend. Your effective pet sitting costs go down with every booking.

Applied automatically

What you see is always what you pay

Petme does not add service fees, booking fees, or processing fees at checkout. The rate on the sitter's profile is the total. No amount appears at checkout that was not already visible on the listing.

No surprises at checkout
How it works

Understand the cost in three steps

The price on the sitter profile is what you pay. No hidden line items.

Check sitter rates

Every profile shows the sitter's rate clearly per service: per night, per walk, or per visit. What you see is the final price with no markup.

Book at the listed price

Confirm the booking. The total at checkout matches the sitter's listed rate exactly. No platform surcharge, no additional service fee.

Earn cashback and lower future costs

Once the booking is complete, cashback is credited automatically. On your next booking, your effective cost is lower.

Included in the price

$22,000 Protection Plan already included

Unlike other platforms that offer Protection Plan as an optional paid subscription, Petme includes it in every booking at no extra charge. It covers vet costs for accidents or illness during a stay, up to $22,000.

Learn about the Petme Protection Plan
Available cities

Transparent pet sitter pricing across US cities

Verified sitters in your city. Real rates, no markup, cashback, and $22,000 Protection Plan.

New YorkLos AngelesChicagoHoustonPhoenixPhiladelphiaSan AntonioSan DiegoDallasAustinMiamiSeattleDenverBostonPortland
Common questions

Everything about pet sitter costs in the US

How much does a pet sitter cost in the US?
Pet sitter costs in the US vary by service. On Petme, typical rates are: boarding $25-$75 per night, dog walking $15-$30 per walk, drop-in visits $15-$25 per visit, and house sitting $50-$100 per night. The key difference from other platforms: these prices are the total you pay on Petme. No service fee is added at checkout.
What does 0% platform fee mean for pet owners?
Other pet sitting platforms charge a service fee of 11% or more on top of the sitter's rate, billed to the owner at checkout. On Petme, that fee does not exist. The price shown on a sitter's profile is exactly what you pay. Nothing is added when you book.
Are there any hidden fees or membership costs on Petme?
No. Petme does not charge membership fees, registration fees, booking fees, or processing fees to pet owners. You only pay when you book, and you only pay the sitter's rate. No surprises at checkout.
Does cashback reduce the effective cost of future bookings?
Yes. Every completed booking on Petme automatically credits cashback to your account. The balance accumulates after each stay, walk, or visit, and can be applied to your next booking. Your effective pet sitting costs go down over time.
Does the Protection Plan cost extra?
Petme owners can get up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, subject to the Protection Plan terms. Learn about the Petme Protection Plan
Is Petme available in my city in the US?
Petme covers 15 US cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Seattle, Denver, and Boston. Search by city to see verified sitters near you. Find pet sitters in your US city
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