How much does pet sitting cost in Ireland?
Pet sitting in Dublin costs about €15–€25 for the most common job (drop-in visit (feed, water, litter, play)), labour only, in 2026. Across all pet sitting jobs, prices run from €5 to €90, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Updated November 2026 · Guide prices from Irish price guides and typical local rates.
Typical labour cost in Dublin
Pet sitting prices by job
| Job | Usual time | Dublin | Cork | Galway | Limerick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in visit (feed, water, litter, play) (each) | 30 min | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€20 |
| Two visits a day (each) | 1h | €30–€45 | €30–€40 | €30–€40 | €25–€40 |
| Overnight pet sit at your home (each) | 12h+ | €60–€90 | €55–€85 | €55–€85 | €55–€80 |
| Small pets (rabbit, guinea pig, fish) (each) | 20 min | €10–€20 | €10–€20 | €10–€20 | €10–€20 |
| Give medication (each) | 10 min | €5–€10 | €5–€10 | €5–€10 | €5–€10 |
| Doggy day care at home (each) | 8h+ | €30–€50 | €30–€45 | €30–€45 | €25–€45 |
Labour only, before materials and Helpsii’s €1.50 booking fee. Extra items of the same kind usually cost about 25% less each. Helpers set their own prices, and you approve the price before anyone is booked.
What changes the price
- How many items or rooms
- Size and condition
- Stairs, parking and access
- Materials or parts needed
- Same-day or evening bookings
- The helper’s level: Go, Pro or Elite
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- Which pets, how many visits a day, and for how many days?
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Questions
How much does pet sitting cost in Ireland?
Pet sitting in Dublin costs about €15–€25 for the most common job (drop-in visit (feed, water, litter, play)), labour only, in 2026. Across all pet sitting jobs, prices run from €5 to €90, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick. The price depends on size, access and whether materials are needed.
How much does it cost to drop-in visit (feed, water, litter, play) in Dublin?
Usually €15–€25 each for labour, and it takes about 30 min on site.
How much does it cost to two visits a day in Dublin?
Usually €30–€45 each for labour, and it takes about 1h on site.
How much does it cost to overnight pet sit at your home in Dublin?
Usually €60–€90 each for labour, and it takes about 12h+ on site.
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