How Much Does Cat Boarding Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
Many boarding places don't put prices on their websites, which makes it hard to know what to expect before you call. We collected the nightly prices that places do publish for one cat, so you can see what's normal in your city and how cats-only hotels and vet clinics compare.
At a glance
- Median price per night
- $32
- Middle half
- $25–$38.50
- Range
- $10–$99
- Publish a price
- 37%
Key findings
- Across 320 cat boarding places that publish a price per night, the median is $32 and half charge between $25 and $38.50.
- Only 37% of the 863 cat boarding places we list put a price per night on their website. The rest ask you to call or book first.
- Among cities where at least 5 places publish a price, Portland, OR is the most expensive (median $43) and El Paso, TX the least (median $25).
How prices are spread
By type of place and service
| Type | Median | Middle half | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cats Only | $40 | $31–$50 | 49 |
| Vet on Site | $35 | $31.50–$37 | 27 |
| Gives Insulin or Injections | $38 | $30–$43.50 | 27 |
| Webcams | $45 | $36–$46 | 9 |
| Overnight Staff | $30 | $25–$40 | 37 |
By city
| City | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | $72 | $25–$99 | 4 |
| Seattle, WA | $46 | $45–$50 | 3 |
| Portland, OR | $43 | $28–$60 | 5 |
| Round Rock, TX | $43 | $25–$45 | 3 |
| McKinney, TX | $40 | $39–$50 | 3 |
| Dallas, TX | $38 | $29.50–$39 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $37 | $27–$55 | 5 |
| Miami, FL | $37 | $37–$45 | 3 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37 | $28–$65 | 3 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36 | $33–$37 | 5 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35 | $24.95–$43 | 3 |
| Charlotte, NC | $34.50 | $25–$40 | 5 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $34 | $28–$40 | 3 |
| Apex, NC | $32 | $26–$34 | 3 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | $32 | $20–$45 | 3 |
| Cary, NC | $30 | $29–$36.50 | 3 |
| Hendersonville, TN | $30 | $22.95–$35 | 3 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30 | $24.48–$30 | 3 |
| Vancouver, WA | $30 | $25–$38.50 | 3 |
| Bothell, WA | $28 | $21–$38 | 3 |
| Houston, TX | $27.50 | $20–$40 | 7 |
| El Paso, TX | $25 | $17.50–$30 | 5 |
| Leavenworth, KS | $25 | $17.50–$27 | 3 |
| Louisville, KY | $25 | $24.99–$25 | 3 |
| Tucson, AZ | $22.50 | $18–$27 | 4 |
By state
| State | Median | Range | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $42 | $28–$60 | 7 |
| California | $40 | $22.50–$95 | 38 |
| New York | $39 | $25–$55 | 8 |
| Washington | $38 | $21–$60 | 15 |
| Florida | $36 | $20–$45 | 24 |
| Oklahoma | $35 | $23–$45 | 7 |
| Colorado | $33 | $20–$46 | 17 |
| Ohio | $32.25 | $25–$35 | 6 |
| Tennessee | $30.25 | $15–$50 | 16 |
| Georgia | $30 | $20–$40 | 9 |
| North Carolina | $30 | $20–$50 | 22 |
| Texas | $30 | $15–$60 | 77 |
| Arizona | $29 | $18–$65 | 12 |
| Kansas | $25 | $17.50–$27 | 5 |
| Kentucky | $25 | $20–$25 | 8 |
| Michigan | $25 | $10–$35 | 8 |
About these prices
These are standard nightly prices for one cat. A second cat from the same home, larger suites, holiday surcharges and add-ons such as medication or grooming usually cost extra and aren't included.
Some places charge by the day (counting both drop-off and pick-up days) rather than by the night. Check the listing's website for how a stay is counted.
Prices come from each place's own website, as published when we last checked it. Cities appear when at least 3 places publish a price, states at 5.
Use this data
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Cat Stay Guide, "How Much Does Cat Boarding Cost? (2026 Price Guide)," https://catstayguide.com/cat-boarding-prices (updated October 2026).
Data as of October 24, 2026. See how we collect and verify listings.