Average annual costs of dog insurance in the UK 2024, by policy type

Published by Jennifer Rudden, Nov 1, 2024

As of May 2024, lifetime policies were the most expensive pet insurance type annually in the United Kingdom. They cost approximately 134 British pounds a year, compared with only 54 British pounds for an accident-only insurance policy.

Average annual insurance costs of owning a dog in the United Kingdom (UK) as of May 2024, by policy type (in GBP)

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May 2024

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

May 2024

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The data shows the average cost for insuring a young, mixed breed dog.

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