PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Dog Boarding cost in the UK
£21–£62 per night. Typically £29.
Dog boarding costs £21–£62 per night in the UK, with about £29 the average for a kennel stay. A standard kennel outside the cities is cheapest; home boarding with a sitter, a large dog, peak holiday dates or premium kennels near Oxford or London cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does dog boarding cost in the UK?
| Low end | £21 | a standard kennel outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £29 | what most people pay |
| High end | £62 | home boarding near London on a peak date |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the dog walkers, sitters, groomers and pet businesses near you.
What moves the price
- Kennel or home boarding — staying in a licensed home boarder's house often costs more than a kennel
- Peak dates — school holidays, Christmas and bank holidays fill dog boarding places and raise prices
- Size and number of dogs — large dogs cost more, while a second dog sharing a kennel costs less
- Region — dog boarding near London and Oxford is priced well above the national average
- Extras — walks, playtime, medication, special diets and grooming add to the nightly rate
- Arrival and departure rules — some kennels charge both days, others charge by the night
Pet services prices in the UK are up 50% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Veterinary and other services for pets, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical dog boarding would have cost about £20 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 L7HH →
WHAT YOU GET
What a dog boarding booking includes
Takes: Priced per night; most dog boarding stays run from a weekend to two weeks. Not included: Doggy day care, dog sitting in your own home and pet taxis to the kennels are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
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How to pay less
- Choose a standard kennel outside the cities, which costs less than home boarding or premium dog boarding kennels
- Let two dogs from the same home share a kennel, which costs less than two kennels
- Where kennels charge both arrival and departure days, plan drop-off and collection so the dog boarding covers fewer days
Before you book
- In England, dog boarding kennels and home boarders need a council licence, so ask to see it
- Check your dog's vaccinations, including kennel cough, meet the boarding kennel's rules
- Visit the kennels or home boarder first to see where your dog will sleep and exercise
- Leave your vet's details and an emergency contact with the dog boarding provider
Dog Boarding cost: questions people ask
£21–£62 per night, about £29 on average for a kennel. A standard kennel outside the cities costs the least; home boarding near London on a peak date costs the most.
For school holidays and Christmas, book months ahead, as good kennels fill early. Outside peak times a few weeks is often enough.
In England, anyone boarding cats or dogs as a business, including home boarders, needs a council licence and inspection. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
It suits dogs that find kennels stressful, as they stay in a home with fewer dogs. Kennels suit dogs used to them and often cost a little less.
Grooming, extra walks, medication handling and transport to the kennels may be charged on top.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK dog boarding price guides and kennel tariffs. They form a national range, not a quote.
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