What dog care actually costs in your county

Most 60-minute walks land between €14 and €22, with Dublin and Wicklow at the top of that range and the midlands and northwest at the bottom. Small-group walks are typically €3–€4 cheaper than solo walks, and overnight boarding runs €35–€70 a night.

They are calculated from the rates sitters set on their own PawPals listings in each county. Where a county has fewer than two live listings we show the county baseline our pricing guidance uses instead, so nothing here is invented.

Travel time and demand. Dublin walkers cover fewer dogs per hour because of traffic and parking, and midday weekday demand outstrips supply, especially in the city centre and the southside villages.

Yes. Every price you see on PawPals is VAT-inclusive, and the full amount is shown before you pay. There are no booking fees added at checkout for owners.

Often. Many sitters offer a lower per-walk rate for five walks a week versus a one-off. Ask in the chat before booking — sitters can set a custom rate for a recurring schedule.

PawPals takes 15%. A €18 walk pays the walker €15.30. There is no listing fee and no monthly subscription — see the become a walker page for the full breakdown.