Care services

Boarding cost

Holiday weeks and luxury suites cost more.

Updated October 15, 2026 · US prices · 2 sources · see sources

Typical US prices
Item	Typical US price	Src
Vet-clinic boarding, per night (41 practices)	$35 (most $28–$50)	[1]
Standard kennel, per night	$20–$75	[2]
Luxury boarding, per night	$45–$200	[2]
In-home sitting, per night	$30–$100	[2]
Doggy daycare, per day	$15–$80	[2]

Ranges come from the sources below, and each one measures something slightly different (published prices, owner invoices or planning budgets). Your vet's estimate is what counts. Older figures, like the ASPCA's 2021 table, are probably lower than today's prices.

What affects the cost

Type of care Standard kennels run $20–$75 a night, luxury boarding $45–$200, and in-home sitting $30–$100. [2]
Vet-clinic boarding Vet practices that publish boarding prices had a median of $35 a night. [1]
Daytime only Doggy daycare runs $15–$80 a day if you only need daytime care. [2]

Ways to save

Compare a vet clinic with a kennel Clinic boarding medians ($35) sit at the low end of the standard kennel range ($20–$75). [1]
Use daycare instead of overnight stays when you can Daycare is $15–$80 a day versus $20–$75 or more per night for boarding. [2]

Questions to ask your vet

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Which vaccines are required before boarding, and can my vet send records ahead?
Are walks, play time and giving medication included or extra?
Is there a holiday or late pick-up fee?

Common questions

How much is dog boarding per night?

Standard kennels commonly charge $20–$75 a night (Pet Cost Estimator), and vet clinic boarding has a median of $35 (PawsRx).

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