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 $20,000 in vet protection included with every booking.
Find a pet sitterNo surcharge. Cashback included. $20,000 vet protection.
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.
PetmeTwo 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 automaticallyWhat 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 checkoutUnderstand 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.
$20,000 vet protection already included
Unlike other platforms that offer vet protection 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 $20,000.
Learn about the Petme Protection PlanTransparent pet sitter pricing across US cities
Verified sitters in your city. Real rates, no markup, cashback, and $20,000 vet protection.
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.
- Is vet protection included in the price?
- Yes, at no extra cost. Every confirmed booking on Petme includes vet protection coverage up to $20,000. This is not an optional add-on or a paid subscription. It is a built-in part of every booking, at no additional charge to the pet owner. 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
Find transparent pet sitter pricing in the US
No surcharge. No fee. Cashback on every booking and $20,000 vet protection included.
Find a pet sitter