Pet Sitting Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of pet sitting. Frequency and the type of service are the main cost drivers, along with your location.
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Drop-in visits suit cats and independent pets, boarding or overnight sitting suits dogs that need company. Book well ahead for Christmas and school holidays, when rates rise and good sitters fill up.
💰 Ways to save
- Booking a regular slot (weekly walks, a block of lessons) usually beats casual per-session rates.
- Group sessions (group classes, shared walks) are cheaper than one-on-one.
- A local provider avoids travel surcharges that add up on regular bookings.
How we estimate this
Pet sitting in Australia typically costs around $25 to $45 in 2026 per drop-in visit, $45 to $80 per night for boarding at the sitter, and $80 to $120 per night for overnight house sitting. Peak periods cost more.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding pet sitting costs in Australia
Pet sitting in Australia typically costs around $25 to $45 in 2026 per drop-in visit, $45 to $80 per night for boarding at the sitter, and $80 to $120 per night for overnight house sitting. Peak periods cost more.
Pet sitting is priced by the service, drop-in visits, boarding at the sitter's home, or overnight house sitting, and by frequency. Overnight sitting costs most but keeps the pet at home. Holidays carry peak rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much does pet sitting cost in Australia?
Roughly $25 to $45 in 2026 per drop-in visit, $45 to $80 per night boarding, and $80 to $120 per night for overnight house sitting. Peak periods cost more.
Is pet sitting cheaper than a boarding kennel?
Drop-in visits can be cheaper than kennels for cats and independent pets. Overnight house sitting costs more but keeps the pet at home and your house occupied. It depends on the pet and how long you are away.
Are you a pet-care business?
Everyone on this page is working out what pet sitting costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.