Date night sitters
Find a date night sitter
Short answer
A date night sitter covers an evening, usually 4 to 6 hours including bedtime. Expect about $26 to $32 an hour in 2026 depending on how many kids you have, plus a tip, and more after midnight or on holidays like New Year's Eve.
- Typical rate
- About $26 to $32 an hour
- Typical 2026 range across US metros; big coastal cities run higher. Caregivers set their own rates on Nanny.
- Booking on Nanny
- Free to join. 6% booking fee (min $1.99), or 3% with Plus. Caregivers keep 100% plus tips.
A good fit for
- Dinners, shows and events
- Weddings and parties
- Regular weekly date nights with the same sitter
What to check
- That they have done bedtime for kids your age
- Reviews from real bookings
- How they get home late at night, and who pays for it
How it works on Nanny
Book the evening, share bedtime notes in the app, and see arrival at home confirmed while you are out. Pay after the shift, with an optional tip that goes 100% to the sitter.
Questions
There is no rule. Many families round up or add 10 to 20% for a late night, a holiday or extra kids, and cover a late ride home.
A few days to a week for a normal weekend, and several weeks for holidays like Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve.