How much does dog grooming cost in Wellington and Taupō? (2026 prices)
At one Wellington salon, full grooms are listed at $120 for a small dog, $150 for a medium dog and $180 for a large dog; small-dog bath and blow-dry is $60. Other salons and coat conditions can change the price.
These prices are from one Wellington salon and one Taupō salon, not a New Zealand-wide survey.
Dog grooming prices at a glance
| Job or rate | Typical price (NZD) | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full groom, small dog | $120 | per groom | [2] |
| Full groom, medium dog | $150 | per groom | [2] |
| Full groom, large dog | $180 | per groom | [2] |
| Bath and blow-dry, small dog | $60 | per visit | [2] |
| Mini groom, small to large breeds, The Barking Lot | $85–$115 | per visit | [2] |
| Nail clip | $15 incl. GST | per visit | [1] |
| Puppy groom | $45–$65 | per visit | [2] |
| Matting or behaviour surcharge, Big Brown Paws | $20 incl. GST | per visit | [1] |
GST: where a source says a price excludes GST we show "+ GST". Add 15% to compare it with a GST-inclusive quote. Prices marked without a GST note were not labelled by the source.
What changes the price
- Dog size and coat type set the price. Long, double and curly coats take longer.
- Matted coats and difficult behaviour usually carry a surcharge.
- The cited Wellington and Taupō salons have different menus; compare the same dog size and grooming scope before judging price.
- Big Brown Paws says extra time may be charged when a coat has grown beyond an eight-week interval; ask for a quote based on coat condition.
Getting a fair quote
- Ask the price for your dog's size and coat, and what is included in each package.
- Ask whether matting, difficult behaviour or flea baths cost extra.
- Ask how long your dog will be there and whether they are crated while waiting.
- For a puppy, ask about a short introductory groom.
Where these prices come from
We do not invent price ranges. Every figure in the table comes from a price guide published by a New Zealand business, directory or government agency, linked below, and is shown as that source published it. These are typical ranges, not quotes. Your price will depend on your job, your location and the business, so get at least two written quotes.