Cat boarding costs $15 to $45 per night in 2026
Cat boarding costs $15 to $45 per night in 2026. Catster lists $15 to $20 at a kennel or cattery and $30 to $40 or more at a cat hotel. Rover puts the national average at $30 to $45 per night. Hepper lists $23 to $35 for a standard stay, by region. Place, room type, and extras move the price. A vet stay costs more.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| Catster | Catster lists $15 to $20 per night at a kennel or cattery, $30 to $40 or more at a cat hotel, and $15 to $45 overall. |
| Hepper | Hepper lists $35 per night in California, $25 in the Northeast, $23 in the Midwest, and $45 for an upgraded room. |
| Rover | Rover puts the national average at $30 to $45 per night and lists a $40 average in Henderson, NV. |
Cat boarding price by type and region
| Type or region | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kennel or cattery | $15 to $20 per night | Catster |
| Cat hotel | $30 to $40 or more per night | Catster |
| Animal hospital | $30 to $40 or more per night | Catster |
| Midwest facility | $23 per night | Hepper |
| California facility | $35 per night | Hepper |
| Upgraded room, one example | $45 per night | Hepper |
| National average on Rover | $30 to $45 per night | Rover |
| In home pet sitting | $15 to $40 per day | Catster |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type of place | A cattery costs less than a cat hotel. Catster lists $15 to $20 a night at a cattery and $30 to $40 or more at a hotel. |
| Region | Prices change by area. Hepper lists $35 per night in California, $25 in the Northeast, and $23 in the Midwest. |
| Room type | A bigger room costs more. Hepper lists a standard room at $35 per night and an upgraded room at $45 in one example. |
| Medical care | A stay at an animal hospital costs more. Hepper says vet boarding often costs twice as much per night as a standard stay. |
| Add-ons and holidays | Hepper lists brushing at $10 a day, extra play at $10, and medicine at $5. Rover lists holiday rates near $48 per night in one city. |
What the price includes
The nightly price usually covers a room or cage, food and water, and a clean litter box. Many places give daily care and play time. Add-ons cost extra. Hepper lists brushing at $10 per day, extra play at $10, and giving medicine at $5. Catster notes charges for early drop off, late pick up, grooming, and pet taxi. Ask what is in the base price.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Cat boarding comes from catteries, cat hotels, animal hospitals, and pet sitters. Most bill per night. Pet sitters often bill per day. Catster lists $15 to $20 per night at a kennel or cattery and $30 to $40 or more at a cat hotel or animal hospital. Extra fees may apply for early drop off, late pick up, grooming, and pet taxi. Some places charge more on holidays. Ask for the full price for your dates in writing, and ask about proof of shots.
When you need this
You may need cat boarding when you travel and no one can check on your cat each day. Boarding fits cats who need medicine or close watch, since staff are on site. A pet sitter may suit a shy cat who stays calm at home. Book early for holidays, when spaces fill up.
How to judge your quote
- Is the nightly price per cat, and is there a discount for two cats?
- What is included, such as food, play time, and litter?
- What do medicine, grooming, and late pick up cost?
- Is there a holiday rate or a deposit?
- Compare the total with the range above: $15 to $45 per night for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Compare catteries with cat hotels. Catster lists $15 to $20 at a kennel or cattery and $30 to $40 or more at a cat hotel.
- Ask about in home pet sitting. Catster lists pet sitting at $15 to $40 a day, and your cat stays in its own home.
- Skip the extras you do not need. Hepper lists brushing and play at $10 a day each, and these add up over a week.
- Book early and avoid holidays. Rover shows holiday rates near $48 per night in one city, above its $40 average there.
- Ask for a weekly rate. Rover shows a week of boarding near $280 in one city, so ask if a longer stay gets a lower price.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from Catster, Hepper and Rover. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does cat boarding cost per night?
Catster lists $15 to $45 per night overall. Rover puts the national average at $30 to $45 per night.
Is cat boarding cheaper than a pet sitter?
They are close. Catster lists pet sitting at $15 to $40 a day, which is similar to boarding.
How much does a cat hotel cost?
Catster lists $30 to $40 or more per night at a cat hotel. Hepper lists an upgraded room at $45 in one example.
How much does vet boarding cost?
Catster lists $30 to $40 or more at an animal hospital. Hepper says vet boarding often costs twice as much as standard boarding.
What costs extra?
Hepper lists brushing at $10 a day, extra play at $10, and medicine at $5. Catster lists early drop off, late pick up, grooming, and pet taxi as extras.