Pet sitter prices in the US.
Sitter's rate. No surcharge. Cashback included.
On Petme, sitters set their own rates and you pay exactly that. No platform fee added at checkout. No booking surcharge. Just the sitter's price, plus automatic cashback and up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
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.
Typical pet sitting prices in the US
Sitters set their own rates. These are the typical ranges you will find on Petme. The price on the profile is the total: 0% is added on top.
$25 - $75
per night
Boarding
Sitter's home, overnight stay
0% added by Petme
$15 - $30
per walk
Dog Walking
30-60 minute walk
0% added by Petme
$15 - $25
per visit
Drop-In Visit
Feeding, play, check-in
0% added by Petme
$50 - $100
per night
House Sitting
Sitter stays in your home
0% added by Petme
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 checkoutFrom price to booking in three steps
The price on the sitter profile is what you pay. No hidden line items.
Compare sitter rates
Browse profiles and compare prices side by side. Every listing shows the sitter's rate per service with no markup added.
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 on every booking
Once the booking is complete, cashback is credited automatically. On your next booking, your effective cost is lower.
$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.
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Everything about pet sitting prices in the US
What are typical pet sitting prices in the US?
How do pet sitters set their prices?
Does Petme add fees on top of the sitter's price?
What is included in the pet sitting price on Petme?
Does the Protection Plan cost extra?
Where can I compare pet sitter prices by city in the US?
Compare pet sitting prices in your US city
No surcharge. No fee. Cashback on every completed booking and up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
City rates diverge from the national bands: see pet sitting rates in Los Angeles for a neighborhood-level breakdown, or the dog sitting cost guide for which service to book.
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