Boarding prices in the UK
UK dog boarding kennels typically charge £22–£45 per night, home boarders £30–£60, and cattery pens £15–£30 per night, with peak-season and second-pet rates on top.
UK dog boarding kennels typically charge £22–£45 per night, home boarders £30–£60, and cattery pens £15–£30 per night, with peak-season and second-pet rates on top.
Prices below are UK market guides gathered from published practice and provider price lists — always confirm the final cost with the business before booking.
Typical boarding prices in the UK (2026)
| Service | Typical UK price | Charged |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel boarding — one dogDogs | £22–£45 | per night |
| Kennel boarding — two dogs sharingDogs | £35–£70 | per night |
| Home boarding (licensed host)Dogs | £30–£60 | per night |
| Cattery — single penCats | £15–£30 | per night |
| Cattery — double / family penCats | £24–£45 | per night |
| Rabbit or guinea pig boardingSmall animals | £6–£15 | per night |
| Bird boardingSmall animals | £8–£20 | per night |
| Bank holiday / peak supplementExtras | £5–£20 | per night |
| Collection and drop-offExtras | £10–£40 | one-off |
| Medication administrationExtras | £2–£8 | per day |
Boarding publishing their prices
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What affects boarding prices
Licence and star rating
Boarding is licensable in England and councils publish a 1–5 star rating. Higher-rated premises with bigger runs and more staff usually cost more per night.
School holidays
Christmas, Easter and August book out months ahead and commonly carry a peak supplement.
Whether pets share
Two dogs from the same home sharing a kennel is nearly always cheaper than two separate kennels.
Care needs
Medication, special diets and one-to-one walks are usually charged as daily extras.
Boarding price questions
How much does it cost to board a dog in the UK?
Licensed kennels typically charge £22–£45 per dog per night, and home boarders £30–£60. Peak weeks such as Christmas and August often add a supplement.
Does a boarding kennel need a licence?
Yes. In England, boarding dogs or cats in kennels, a cattery or a private home is a licensable activity under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018, and the licence and star rating must be displayed.
What vaccinations does my pet need to board?
Nearly all UK boarding businesses require an up-to-date vaccination record — DHP plus kennel cough for dogs, and the flu/enteritis vaccination for cats — with the last dose at least two weeks before arrival.
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