Cat sitter prices: what are the cat sitting rates near me?

Got a feline friend at home who needs taking care of next vacation, but don’t want to break the bank? Not to worry, fellow pet parent. Stick with us as we crunch the numbers on cat sitter prices in the UK, US, Australia and Canada.

We’ll highlight average cat sitting rates, the most expensive places to find a cat sitter, and overnight stay costs so that you’re clued up on how much to pay a cat sitter for a week.

And if you’d like to save a dime or ten (who doesn’t?), stick with us to learn about a more cost-effective way to connect with cat sitters for happy purse strings and fur families.

What are the cat sitter prices in the US?

The average cat sitter cost across the US is $62.50 per night. The price you can expect to pay depends on the cat sitting service you choose, the specialized care your cat requires, and where you live in the country. Take a look below for the most expensive places to hire a cat sitter in the United States, and stick with us to hear about a better solution.

Highest cat sitting charges in the US:

• Miami: $135.50 per night
• Oakland: $132.78 per night
• San Francisco: $132 per night

Average cat sitter costs in the US:

$62.50 per night

What are the cat sitter prices in the UK?

How much do cat sitters charge in the UK? The average cat sitter cost is £38.71 per night, which could certainly get expensive if you’re going away for multiple days, a few times per year.

Highest cat sitting charges in the UK:

• Birmingham: £61.62 per night
• Newcastle: £59.05 per night
• Cardiff: £56.49 per night

Average cat sitter costs in the UK:

£38.71 per night

What are the cat sitter prices in Australia?

Hiring a professional cat sitter in Australia will cost you an average of $58.88 per night, but cat sitting charges vary depending on your zip code and your cat’s needs. Take a look below for Australia’s most expensive areas to pay a cat sitter, and scroll down to make use of our handy pet care calculator.

Highest cat sitter rates in Australia:

• Melbourne: $63.61 per night
• Perth: $45.11 per night
• Gold Coast: $42.44 per night

Average cat sitter costs in Australia:

$58.88 per night

What are the cat sitter prices in Canada?

How much do cat sitters charge in Canada? The average cat sitting fees in Canada are $39.76 per night, which will certainly add up if you’re going away for an extended trip. Stick with us to get clued-up on the cat sitter costs across Canada, and take a look below to hear about a more cost-effective solution.

Highest cat sitting charges in Canada:

• Montreal: $113.60 per night
• Vancouver: $90.88 per night
• Calgary: $82.36 per night

Average cat sitter costs in Canada:

$39.76 per night

Alternatives to paid cat sitters

Have you heard about our membership plans here at TrustedHousesitters? Along with a range of membership benefits like our Home and Contents Plan (available with Standard and Premium plans), pet parents get access to connect with verified sitters perfect for their home and pets. In fact, nothing is exchanged between pet parents and sitters but loving pet care and a place to stay on sitter travels. To learn more about how it works, click below.

Get clear on your cat care costs

Whether you currently opt for a boarding, drop-in or pet sitting service, make use of our (free) pet care calculator.

Curious about the cost of vacation pet care?

Aside from cat sitter prices, there is a whole world of vacation pet care out there - quite literally. 

And so that you can make the best pet care choices for your feline friend - and any other furry family members you’ve got - we’ve put together a downloadable report that covers the costs of different pet care options across multiple countries and cities around the world.

To do this, we gathered data from a variety of pet care platforms and local business listings to help give you a good idea of current pet care trends.

Our analysis covers the cost of a variety of pet care services around the world, including boarding facilities for dogs and cats, dog walking, drop-ins, and specialized care for the likes of horses, farm animals, reptiles and more.

So to get an idea of the pet care costs around the world and where your local area might sit within that, download the report below.

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