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Rebecca T. says "Jessica is pleasant, caring, and gentle. She picked up my routines quickly and is a pleasure to have working with me."
Kathy R. says "Hasmin is very, very kind. I found her to be patient, dedicated and very caring in service to my Mom. She also has a strong work ethic and has a positive...
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Kathleen H. says "Margaret has been my personal live-in caregiver since March of 2012 and I can honestly say that hiring her was one of the best decisions of my post-MS...
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30,629 errand runners are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.76/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.7
Errand Runners are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 10,473 reviews of the 30,635 listed errand runners
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The average national cost for errand runners on Care.com is $19.76 per hour as of December 2025. 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.