Dog boarding prices in the UK
Dog boarding in the UK costs a median of £26 per night for kennel boarding, based on 2,174 council-licensed operators across 70 UK areas. Home boarding is typically £5–£15 per night more. London and the South East tend to sit 20–40% above the national median; many northern and rural areas run 10–20% below. All prices below are sourced from each operator’s own website — no estimates, no commission.
- Operators tracked
- 2,174
- Areas covered
- 70
- National median
- £26/night
- Five-star operators
- 900
Prices by area
Areas with at least 3 licensed operators and approved published prices. Sorted by priced-operator count.
| Area | Operators | Priced | Median/night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 88 | 23 | £24 |
| West Northamptonshire | 152 | 18 | £30 |
| North Somerset | 122 | 12 | £26 |
| Scottish Borders | 50 | 10 | £25 |
| Stockport | 15 | 9 | £25 |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 31 | 8 | £28 |
| Arun | 22 | 7 | £30 |
| Breckland | 20 | 7 | £27 |
| North Lincolnshire | 89 | 6 | £23 |
| Rochford | 46 | 6 | £25 |
| Boston | 8 | 6 | £20 |
| Pembrokeshire | 15 | 5 | £35 |
| West Lancashire | 38 | 4 | £24 |
| Derby | 32 | 4 | £24 |
| Horsham | 20 | 4 | £24 |
| Mid Devon | 17 | 4 | £33 |
| Chelmsford | 50 | 3 | £29 |
| Woking | 38 | 3 | £49 |
| East Cambridgeshire | 23 | 3 | £25 |
| Uttlesford | 12 | 3 | £26 |
All areas
70 areas with at least 3 licensed operators.
- Argyll and Bute6
- Arun22
- Blackburn with Darwen7
- Boston8
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole78
- Breckland20
- Brighouse6
- Caerphilly8
- Calderdale4
- Canterbury50
- Castle Point45
- Chelmsford50
- Cheltenham26
- Chorley4
- Cornwall88
- Croydon7
- Dacorum36
- Derby32
- Doncaster54
- East Cambridgeshire23
- East Riding of Yorkshire31
- Edinburgh, City of3
- Elmbridge44
- Epping Forest3
- Erewash15
- Fife3
- Gedling26
- Halifax22
- Hammersmith and Fulham16
- Harlow24
- Hart122
- Hartlepool26
- Horsham20
- Ipswich5
- Lambeth25
- Lancaster34
- Lincoln7
- Luddendenfoot4
- Mansfield21
- Mid Devon17
- North Lincolnshire89
- North Somerset122
- Pembrokeshire15
- Plymouth36
- Redbridge26
- Ribble Valley58
- Ripponden4
- Rochford46
- Salford19
- Scottish Borders50
- South Ayrshire20
- South Ribble6
- South Tyneside5
- Southend-on-Sea62
- Southowram6
- Sowerby Bridge12
- Spelthorne34
- Stevenage4
- Stockport15
- Tameside34
- Tewkesbury44
- Thurrock37
- Todmorden4
- Uttlesford12
- West Devon3
- West Lancashire38
- West Northamptonshire152
- Windsor and Maidenhead86
- Woking38
- Wokingham21
How much does dog boarding cost in the UK?
Dog boarding prices in the UK vary significantly by location, type of service, and the operator's star rating. Boarding kennels tend to have lower starting prices than home boarding, though this varies by region.
Types of dog boarding
- Boarding kennels - Your dog stays in a licensed kennel facility. Prices are typically per dog per night. Many kennels offer shared or individual runs.
- Home boarding - Your dog stays in a licensed home boarder's house. A more home-like environment, with prices typically per dog per night.
- Dog day care - Day-time care without overnight stays. Priced per dog per day.
What affects dog boarding prices?
- Star rating (higher-rated operators often charge a premium)
- Location (prices are higher in London and the South East)
- Dog size (some operators charge more for larger dogs)
- Time of year (peak prices during school holidays and Christmas)
- Additional services (grooming, training, one-to-one care)
All prices shown are sourced from operator websites and represent minimum published rates. See our methodology for how data is collected and updated.