What to charge for transporting about 20 miles?
A potential client wants pick up for their dog from their hotel very early in the morning (before 7). The dog needs day care only, not boarding. They also want drop off for their dog later in the day at their workplace. The total distance driving back and forth from these places to my house is about 20 miles, and will take over 50 minutes of driving time. With this early pick up time, distance/time commitment, gas cost, wear and tear on car, and 20 % fee given to rover, I quoted the client $30 for the full transport cost. After fees and gas expenses, I would be paid about $20 for transporting, for an hour of driving.
My day care rate is very low and fair ($16) already. After rover fees, I would keep $12.80. I am watching the dog for 9 hours.
I believe my rate is very reasonable for the amount of time and effort I'm putting into transport. Client wants to pay $20 for transport (meaning I would keep $9 after rover fees and gas expenses, for an hour of driving). My question is, would you charge $30 for transport under these circumstances? If not how much would you charge? Also, would early pick ups affect your pricing? If so, how much?
I charge $25 for more than 3 miles one way, I'm a dog sitter not a dog Uber. And yikes to your $16 daycare. Sounds like you like people stepping all over you. What if you had to drop off and pick up four different dogs in one day? Not very good daycare. Sometimes showing examples to owners is best.