Dog Sitting and Boarding Rates in Orlando (2026): What Local Sitters Actually Charge
Short answer: in Orlando, a pet sitter who comes to your home costs about $16 to $22 an hour. Overnight kennel boarding runs $35 to $69 a night for a standard room (most charge $50 to $65), and suites cost $70 to $135. A sitter who stays the night at your house charges $75 to $150, and one local sitter boards dogs in their own home for $60 a night. Daycare is $20 to $55 a day (most $35 to $47), and a 30-minute drop-in visit or walk is $18 to $32. We checked the published price lists of 33 Orlando-area businesses, plus Care.com, in October 2026.
Leaving your dog? Hand your sitter one page with everything they need.
$17The price is the easy part. Your dog has 47 little rules. Your sitter probably knows 4. That gap is where trips go wrong, and it's why we built The Paw Brief (more below).
Orlando dog care prices at a glance
| Type of care | Typical Orlando price | Where the number comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Pet sitter in your home | $16.36 to $21.81 an hour | Care.com Orlando rates, October 2026 |
| Kennel boarding, standard room | $55 a night | Kamp K9 pricing, Happy Paws Pet Resort |
| Kennel boarding, standard room (higher end) | $64.50 to $69 a night | V.I.Pet Resort (local rate), Dogtopia Downtown Orlando, The Ark, Woof! Orlando |
| Boarding, budget kennels | $35 to $47 a night | PawPrints PetCamp, Bow Wow Resort, Must Love Dogs, Miss Emily's |
| Boarding priced by dog size | $25 (up to 25 lbs) to $38 (76 lbs and up) a night | All Creatures Pet Grooming |
| Boarding suites and VIP rooms | $70 to $135 a night | Hounds Town Orlando Universal, Winter Park Paws, DogBeach Orlando |
| Boarding, second dog | $20 to $52 a night | The Land of Dogz, Pet Paradise Winter Garden, DogBeach Orlando |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | $60 a night (all dogs) | Heidi's Hounds |
| Sitter stays overnight at your home | $75 to $150 a night | Heidi's Hounds, City Beautiful Pet Care, Top Dawg Pet Services |
| Doggy daycare, full day | $20 to $55 a day | All Creatures, Bow Wow Resort, Kamp K9, Hounds Town Winter Park, Dogtopia, Ranger's Pet Outpost |
| Drop-in visit or walk, 30 minutes | $18 to $32 | Downtown Pup Walks, Paw Five, Heidi's Hounds, Nona Paws, Top Dawg |
| Short visit, 15 to 20 minutes | $19 to $20 | Heidi's Hounds, Paw Five |
Orlando sits just under the Florida average ($16.60 to $22.26 an hour) and the national average of $16.68 to $22.57, according to Care.com.
Rates in the suburbs
Hourly sitter rates around Orlando swing more than you might expect:
| Area | Starting rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Altamonte Springs | $14.37/hr | $19.95/hr |
| Saint Cloud | $14.79/hr | $22.16/hr |
| Lake Mary | $15.44/hr | $26.11/hr |
| Apopka | $15.83/hr | $21.87/hr |
| Winter Springs | $17.38/hr | $21.13/hr |
| Casselberry | $17.43/hr | $22.93/hr |
| Windermere | $17.90/hr | $21.20/hr |
| Maitland | $18.50/hr | $21.25/hr |
Source: Care.com, October 2026.
What pushes the price up in Orlando
- Big dogs. Some kennels price by weight: All Creatures goes from $25 a night for a dog up to 25 lbs to $38 for 76 lbs and up.
- More than one dog. Most places discount the second dog rather than double the bill: Pet Paradise charges $39 for a second dog instead of $55, DogBeach $52 instead of $65, and The Land of Dogz adds $20 a night when siblings share a room. Sitters usually add $2 to $14 per extra pet per visit.
- Holidays and school breaks. Miss Emily's adds $30 per pet for major holidays and asks for a 3-night minimum. Dogtopia adds $10 a night if you book within a week of a holiday. All Creatures roughly doubles its rates on holiday weekends ($50 to $76 a night). V.I.Pet adds a peak season surcharge on major holidays and local school breaks, so book early for spring break, summer and the winter holidays.
- Visitor pricing. Orlando has a lot of out-of-town dog owners. V.I.Pet charges $74.50 a night for non-locals against $64.50 for Orlando locals, and its daycare price for non Florida residents is $48 a day.
- Late pick-up. After a late night at the parks you may pay for it: Hounds Town Universal charges $28 for pick-up after noon, Bow Wow Resort $25 per dog after 11am, and V.I.Pet $25 after 6:30pm. Universal Dog Care is open 24/7 by appointment and prices by the hour instead.
- Extras. Medication ($1 a dose at Happy Paws), house food ($3 a meal at Miss Emily's) and baths ($25 and up) are often add-ons.
Sitter at home, sitter's home, or kennel?
| Option | Orlando price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter in your home | $16 to $22 an hour, $18 to $32 a visit, or $75 to $150 overnight | Dogs who are anxious away from home, older dogs, homes with other pets |
| Boarding in a sitter's home | About $60 a night | Social dogs who like a quiet house and one person |
| Kennel or pet resort | $35 to $69 a night ($70 and up for a suite) | Dogs who love other dogs and a busy day of play |
Orlando weather matters too. From June to September the walk has to happen early or late, before and after the heat and the afternoon thunderstorms, and hot pavement can burn paws. Hurricane season runs June through November, so your sitter needs to know your plan if a storm comes while you're away.
The part no price covers
The walk is rarely what goes wrong. It's the text at 9pm.
"How much food again?" "Is the white pill the morning one?" "Who's your vet?"
You're paying $18 to $69 a day for someone to look after your dog. Then you hand them the most important information out loud, at the door, in a rush, and hope it sticks. Or you write a 10-page Word document they skim once.
Whether it's a friend, a $22-an-hour pro or a $69-a-night resort, they all need the same things from you, and most owners forget at least one:
- Exactly how much your dog eats, and when (not "morning-ish")
- Every medication, the dose, and how to give it
- The quirks: the gate that doesn't latch, the bolt at the front door, the toy that can't be left out
- When to call you, and when to skip you and go straight to the emergency vet
- Your vet, the nearest 24-hour clinic, and a backup contact who isn't you
The Paw Brief: one handbook your sitter can scan in seconds
The Paw Brief asks you the questions you'd forget, then turns your answers into one clear care guide. Fill it in once, update it before each trip, and hand it to whoever is watching your dog: a sitter, a boarding kennel, or your neighbor.
What's inside:
- Who is who: photos and markings for each pet, so meds and food never get mixed up
- Precise times: real times for meals, walks and meds, not "evening"
- Little rituals: the bedtime toy, the water-bowl trick, the things only you know
- Behavior, honestly: checkboxes for reactivity, separation anxiety and resource guarding, so your sitter isn't surprised
- Emergency thresholds: exactly when to call you and when to go straight to the vet
- House details: alarm, fuse box, spare key, and neighbor boundaries
What you get: a fillable PDF that works on any device, plus an editable Canva version. Instant download, no subscription.
The math is easy. One night of Orlando boarding costs $35 to $69. The Paw Brief costs $17, once, and you reuse it for every trip after this one.
No risk: if it doesn't help, you get your money back within 30 days.
The Paw Brief is made by the team behind this guide. The prices and local listings above are researched separately and nobody paid to be included.
Orlando dog sitters, kennels and daycares
Real local options with their Google rating. Where a business publishes its prices, we list them with a link so you can check.
Boarding and kennels
- Universal Dog Care Orlando, Dog Care and Dog Boarding, Near Universal · 4.9★ (3913 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Themed play day, 1 dog under 40 lbs: $69 per day
- Miss Emily's Bed & Biscuit, East Orlando · 4.8★ (311 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog boarding: Starting at $47 per night; Daycare, single full day: $38 per day; Holiday fee: $30.00 per pet
- Must Love Dogs Dog Daycare and Boarding, Fern Park · 4.8★ (309 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding: $47 per night; Boarding, each additional dog: +$37 per night; Daycare, full day (6-12 hours): $32 per day
- All Creatures Pet Grooming, Orlando · 4.8★ (688 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, small dog up to 25 lbs: $25 per night, per dog; Boarding, XLarge dog 76 lbs +: $38 per night, per dog; Day camp, single day: $20 per day
- VIPet Resort, Near International Drive · 4.7★ (376 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Standard boarding, medium and large dog (local): $64.50 per night; Standard boarding, medium and large dog (non-local): $74.50 per night; Daycare, full day (non Florida residents): $48 per day
- Best Friends Pet Hotel, Lake Buena Vista · 4.5★ (2358 Google reviews) · Website
- Woof Tang Dog Services, Near Orlando airport · 4.7★ (281 Google reviews) · Website
- Dog Day Afternoon, SoDo · 4.9★ (266 Google reviews) · Website
- Pet Paradise Winter Garden, Winter Garden · 4.3★ (650 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding suite, 1st dog: $55 per day; Boarding suite, 2nd dog: $39 per day; One-on-one suite, 1st dog: $70 per day
- Preppy Pet Boarding And Daycare, SoDo · 4.1★ (441 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Overnight dog boarding: starts at $34.95 per stay; Daycare packages: as low as $12.40 per day
- Happy Paws Pet Resort, East Orlando · 4.6★ (258 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Boarding, regular suite: $55 per night; Boarding, large suite: $62 per night; Daycare: $37 per day
- Hounds Town Orlando - Winter Park, Winter Park · 4.9★ (238 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare, Monday to Friday: $42 per day; Boarding, townhome: $60 per night; Boarding, additional dog same suite: $50 per night
Daycare
- Ranger's Pet Outpost and Retreat®, Winter Park · 4.7★ (165 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Daycare, 1 day: $55 per day; Daycare, 10-day package: $450 10-day package
- Eola Pets, Downtown Orlando · 4.7★ (113 Google reviews) · Website
- Orlando Dog Camp, South Orlando · 5★ (1 Google reviews)
Sitters and walkers (they come to you)
- Nona Paws Pet Sitting, Orlando · 4.9★ (291 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Dog walking: $32 for 30 minutes; Dog walking: $58 for 60 minutes; Pet sitting: Starting at $32 per visit
- Whiskers and Paws Petsitting, Orlando · 5★ (195 Google reviews)
- Paw Prince Pet Services LLC, Orlando · 4.9★ (104 Google reviews) · Website
- Cozy Paws Pet Sitting by Ana, Kissimmee · 4.9★ (67 Google reviews) · Website
- Pawsome Pet Sitting Services, Orlando · 4.9★ (62 Google reviews) · Website
- Paws Abound - Dog Walking & Overnight Pet Care, Winter Park · 4.7★ (56 Google reviews) · Website
- Top Dawg Pet Services, Orlando · 5★ (48 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Drop-in visit, 30 minutes: $32 per visit; Drop-in visit, 60 minutes: $55 per visit; Overnight stay (up to 2 pets): $150 per night
- Oli’s Affordable Pet Training, Sitting, Walking, and More, Orlando · 5★ (42 Google reviews) · Website
- Happy Tails Pet Care, Orlando · 5★ (30 Google reviews) · Website
- Paw Five Pet Services, Orlando · 4.8★ (26 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Drop-in visit (30 minutes): $25 per visit; Drop-in visit (60 minutes): $50 per visit; Drop-in visit (15 minutes): $20 per visit
- Downtown Dog Walker | Your Pet Concierge, Downtown Orlando · 4.6★ (18 Google reviews) · Website
- Happy Tails Pet Care - Pet Sitting and Dog Walking, Winter Park · 5★ (16 Google reviews) · Website · Their prices: Drop-in visit: $30+ per visit; Overnight pet sitting (12 hours): $100+ per night
Listings come from Google Maps and each business's own website, checked October 2026. Nobody paid to be listed. Prices change, so confirm before you book. Own one of these businesses? Ask us about a featured spot.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay a dog sitter in Orlando?
Most Orlando pet sitters charge about $16 to $22 an hour, or $18 to $32 for a 30-minute visit. For a friend or neighbor, many owners pay close to the same hourly rate or a flat amount per day, plus a thank-you.
How much is dog boarding in Orlando per night?
Kennel boarding is $35 to $69 a night for a standard room; most Orlando kennels charge $50 to $65, and suites run $70 to $135. Boarding in a sitter's own home starts around $60 a night.
Is it cheaper to board my dog or have a sitter come over?
For a full day and night, a kennel ($35 to $69) is usually cheaper than a sitter who stays over at your house ($75 to $150). For a few short visits a day, an in-home sitter can cost less and keeps your dog in its own routine.
Do Orlando sitters charge more on holidays?
Often, yes. Expect a holiday fee ($30 per pet at one kennel), a holiday upcharge of about $10 a night, or holiday rates near double, plus 3-night minimums. Book early for major holidays and school breaks, when Orlando kennels add peak season surcharges.
What should I leave for my dog sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications with doses, your vet and the nearest emergency clinic, a backup contact, house rules and your hurricane plan. The Paw Brief walks you through all of it and turns it into one guide your sitter can scan in seconds.