PRICE GUIDE · PETS · 2026–2027
Pet Boarding cost in the UK
£15–£62 per night. Typically £29.
Pet boarding costs £15–£62 per night in the UK, with about £29 the average for a dog in kennels. Catteries and small-pet boarders are the cheapest, a dog kennel sits in the middle, and home boarding for a large dog over a peak holiday costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does pet boarding cost in the UK?
| Low end | £15 | a cattery or small-pet boarder outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £29 | what most people pay |
| High end | £62 | home boarding for a large dog 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
- Type of pet — a cattery or small-pet boarder costs less per night than boarding a dog
- Kennel, cattery or home — staying in a licensed home boarder's house usually costs more
- Peak dates — school holidays and Christmas push pet boarding prices and demand up
- Sharing — two pets from one home sharing a pen or kennel cost less than two separate spaces
- Region — pet boarding near London and in the South East runs above the national average
- Extras — medication, special diets, grooming and extra play time are added to the nightly rate
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 pet 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 pet boarding booking includes
Takes: Priced per night; most pet boarding stays run from a weekend to two weeks. Not included: Pet taxis to and from boarding, grooming during the stay and in-home pet sitting are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common pet boarding jobs
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How to pay less
- Board your pet at a kennel or cattery rather than a home boarder's house, which usually costs more per night
- Let pets from the same home share a pen, which costs less than separate spaces
- Ask how arrival and departure days are charged and plan the handover times to keep the pet boarding stay short
Before you book
- In England, cat and dog boarding needs a council licence, so ask the pet boarding provider to show it
- Check vaccinations and flea and worm treatments are up to date before boarding
- Visit first to see the pens, heating and exercise areas your pet will use
- Leave food, medication instructions and your vet's details with the boarding staff
Pet Boarding cost: questions people ask
£15–£62 per night, with about £29 the average for a dog in kennels. A cattery or small-pet boarder costs the least; home boarding for a large dog on a peak date costs the most.
Most stays run from a weekend to two weeks, though many boarders take longer bookings. Ask about weekly rates for long stays.
In England, boarding cats or dogs as a business needs a council licence, including home boarding. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own licensing rules.
Pets from the same home can often share a pen or kennel, which lowers the cost. Dogs and cats are kept in separate areas.
Collection and delivery, grooming and extra activities are usually priced on top of the nightly rate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, worked out from published UK boarding price research and guides. They show a national range rather than a quote.
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