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Lisa S. says "Nina goes above and beyond to take care of her patience and help with the family. I cannot say enough about the care and concern she shows. She has become...
Daniel D. says "Melissa did an excellent job looking after my multiple pets (cats, reptiles, & cockatiel) while I went on vacation. I selected her specifically because...
Scottsdale, AZ
Melanee A. says "Merideth is great. Thorough cleaner and very nice. The best part about having a person over a company is being able to customize what you need each time....
Care Member says "Lois has been a great help in a challenging time. She is thoughtful and compassionate and bright. She is also fabulous with my rescue pup. We look...
Judith P. says "Irene is a skilled, compassionate, and highly motivated provider of care. She has cared for my husband with dignity and grace. I would highly recommend...
Denise H. says "Lisa felt she had a calling to help others and she certainly does. She treats her clients respectfully and with care. She takes her job seriously and...
Care Member says "Jeanne was great! She picked me up after my surgery, helped me pick up my prescription as well and was very kind and accommodating while doing so. She’s...
Jerry M. says "Finding the right person to take care of your loved one is a difficult process. We hit the jackpot with Will who took care of my mother for 5 years until...
Sabrina F. says "I hired Allison to help my elderly mom get situated in her new apartment in a new city. Aly was incredibly warm, understanding, and reliable in acting as...
Susan B. says "Deb is the kindest, most caring person you could ever hope to help an aging parent. My Mom adores her and Deb can get her motivated in ways we can't....
San Antonio, TX
Stephen B. says "Victoria is very sweet and friendly. Our kids love her. :) Would absolutely hire her again!"
Allison Park, PA
Gina B. says "Gentle, loving, diligent describes Amy. Amy has been, and still is, one of mom's primary caregivers for over three years. She is very communicative,...
Rogersville, TN
Care Member says "Tammy was absolutely incredible with my 18 month old daughter. I only needed a temporary sitter for 3 weeks, not only did she cook, clean for me and the...
Care Member says "Evelyn has watched our 3 dogs during 2 weeklong vacations and will be watching our dogs again for spring break. Our dogs love Evelyn! She has a calm...
Jean J. says "Terry is a bright, energetic and a caring person, who is always willing to help in any way she can. She understands quickly what needs to be done, gets to...
Care Member says "I hired Amy for my MIL who had cancer. She helped her with bathing, laundry, cleaning the house, cooking for her, calling doctors offices, errands, and...
Care Member says "Janette arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our child, with a smile on. Dependable"
Momina A. says "I needed help in the role of mother's helper and hired Kamahni for the job. She is one intelligent, confident, mature young girl. She learned the tasks...
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31,432 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.98/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.7
Errand Runners are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 9,196 reviews of the 31,458 listed errand runners
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The average national cost for errand runners on Care.com is $19.98 per hour as of February 2026. This rate can vary depending on where you live, how often you will need the person to work for you, what types of errands you need for them to run and the experience they have.
An errand runner is generally open to helping you with any day-to-day tasks you have. This includes grocery shopping, picking up your laundry from the dry cleaners, taking items in your house to storage, driving your pets to a veterinarian appointment, etc.
To find the right person to take care of your errand needs, filter for candidates in your area and compare each person's hourly rate, the availability they have and how long they've been running errands for other families. You can also see if another family in your area has left any feedback about a candidate you're interested in.