Is dog boarding cheaper or more expensive in Boston than the rest of the UK?

Boston is 25% below the UK national median. The UK national median across 2,174 licensed operators is £26 per night.

How much does home boarding cost in Boston?

Home boarding (where your dog stays in a licensed boarder's home) is typically £5–£15 per night more than kennel rates in the same area. View our home boarders in Boston for current published prices.

Are these prices verified?

Yes. Every price is sourced from each operator's own published website with the observation date noted on their profile. We don't accept operator-submitted rates without a verifiable source. See our methodology for details.

Cost guide · Boston

How much does dog boarding cost in Boston?

Dog boarding in Boston costs a median of £20 per night for kennel boarding, based on 6 council-licensed operators who publish their rates. Prices range from £10 to £27 per night. Boston sits 25% below the UK national median (£26 UK median).

Data refreshed 19 May 2026 · Our methodology

Median / night: £20
Range: £10–£27
Sample size: n=6
vs UK median: -25%

What drives dog boarding prices in Boston

The £10–£27 spread across 8 licensed operators in Boston reflects real differences in service, facilities, and licensing tier — not arbitrary pricing. Star rating is the most useful indicator of welfare standards under the Animal Activity Licensing scheme — and it’s largely independent of price.

Expect to pay 15–25% more during peak periods (school holidays, Christmas/New Year, August bank holiday week). Most kennels in Boston book out 3–6 months ahead of Christmas, so the cheapest options listed below are often the first to sell out. Boarding more than one dog? Many operators offer multi-dog discounts.

Dog boarding prices in Boston, operator by operator

Of the 8 licensed operators in Boston publishing a per-night rate, 4 are under £25, 4 sit between £25 and £40, and 0 are above £40. The lowest published rate is £10 (Ms Miranda Scott) and the highest is £26.50 (Jerry Green Dog Rescue).

Operator	Type	Rating	From / night
Ms Miranda Scott	Kennels	—	£10
Ms Miranda Scott	Kennels	—	£10
Mr Paul Stanton	Kennels	—	£19.50
Mr Paul Stanton	Kennels	—	£19.50
Mr Terry Mullen	Home boarding	—	£25
Mr Terry Mullen	Home boarding	—	£25
Jerry Green Dog Rescue	Kennels	—	£26.50
Jerry Green Dog Rescue	Kennels	—	£26.50

Lowest published per-night rate for one dog, sourced from each operator’s own website. Kennel rate shown where available, otherwise home boarding.

Boarding kennels vs home boarding vs day care in Boston

Boston has 6 licensed boarding kennels, 2 licensed home boarders, and 2 day care providers. Each model serves a different need.

Boarding kennels — dogs are housed in dedicated runs with on-site staff. Best for fit, sociable dogs comfortable in a kennel environment. View 6 licensed kennels in Boston →

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Cheapest dog boarding in Boston

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8 council-licensed operators.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog boarding cost in Boston?: The median is £20 per night for kennel boarding, based on 6 council-licensed operators in Boston who publish their rates. Prices range from £10 to £27.
Is dog boarding cheaper or more expensive in Boston than the rest of the UK?: Boston is 25% below the UK national median. The UK national median across 2,174 licensed operators is £26 per night.
How much does home boarding cost in Boston?: Home boarding (where your dog stays in a licensed boarder's home) is typically £5–£15 per night more than kennel rates in the same area. View our home boarders in Boston for current published prices.
Are these prices verified?: Yes. Every price is sourced from each operator's own published website with the observation date noted on their profile. We don't accept operator-submitted rates without a verifiable source. See our methodology for details.