Pet sitting in South Florida typically costs $20–$30 per drop-in visit or dog walk, and $75–$110 per night for overnight care. NextDay Nanny charges a flat $25 per 30-minute walk or drop-in visit and $90 per night for overnight pet and house sitting — with a $40 minimum booking, no membership fees, and insured, background-checked sitters. Below is the full breakdown of what pet care costs here and what actually drives the price.
South Florida heat changes what a walk should cost you in time, not money. Pavement regularly exceeds 140°F between 11am and 4pm from June through September, so our walkers schedule outdoor time before 9:30am or after 5:30pm in summer and check pavement temperature before every walk — at no extra charge. Overnight demand peaks November through April when seasonal residents travel.
What Pet Sitting Costs in South Florida
Rates across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade vary by service, pet count, and whether care is a short visit or a full overnight. Here is how our flat pricing compares to the typical range families are quoted locally.
| Feature | Traditional Agency | NextDay Nanny |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute dog walk | $20–$30 | $25 flat |
| Drop-in pet visit | $20–$30 | $25 flat |
| Cat sitting visit | $18–$28 | $25 flat |
| Overnight pet sitting | $75–$110 per night | $90 flat |
| House sitting (overnight) | $75–$110 per night | $90 flat |
| Each additional pet | $5–$15 | $5 per visit |
| Holiday pricing | Varies, often unstated | Time-and-a-half, stated upfront |
| Membership or platform fee | $0–$130 per year | None |
Dog Walking Rates Explained
A standard 30-minute dog walk is $25, with each additional dog adding $5. Because a single walk rarely covers a sitter's drive time, walks carry a $40 minimum booking — so a one-off walk is billed at $40, while two or more walks, or a recurring weekly schedule, clear the minimum naturally.
- 30-minute walk — $25
- Each additional dog — +$5
- Minimum booking — $40 per dispatch
- Recurring weekday walks — same walker, same time slot
- Includes pre-walk check, fresh water, photo update and a post-walk report
Overnight Pet & House Sitting Rates
Overnight care is $90 per night and covers your sitter staying in your home — evening routine, overnight presence, and the morning feed and walk. Each additional pet adds $10 per night. This is the option most families choose over boarding, because pets stay in their own environment and your home stays occupied while you travel.
- Overnight stay in your home — $90 per night
- Each additional pet — +$10 per night
- Evening feed, walk and settling
- Overnight presence in the home
- Morning feed, walk and fresh water
- Mail, bins, plants and lights on request
Cat Sitting Rates
Cat care is billed as drop-in visits at $25 each, with $5 per additional cat. Most cat owners book once or twice daily while travelling — litter, food, water, fresh air and some company. Cats generally do better with drop-ins at home than with boarding, and the $40 minimum booking is met easily with two visits or a multi-day trip.
What Actually Changes the Price
Our base rates are flat and published, so there are no surprises at checkout. Only a few clearly stated factors adjust the total.
- Number of pets — +$5 per visit, +$10 per overnight
- Holidays and peak dates — time-and-a-half
- Before 8am or after 9pm — +$5
- Travel outside our core service area — billed at cost
- No surge pricing and no last-minute penalty on pet care
What Every Booking Includes
The rate you see covers more than the visit itself. Every NextDay Nanny pet sitter is vetted before their first booking and covered under our liability policy, and every booking includes coordination and updates at no additional charge.
- Criminal background check and identity verification
- General liability insurance coverage
- Photo update during every visit
- Written post-visit report
- Direct booking and coordination — no platform fee