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Pet Boarding Cost Calculator

Add up the cost of boarding or pet sitting for a trip from nights, nightly rate and number of pets.

✔ Vet reviewed · 18 Oct 2026Updated 18 Oct 2026Sources: Pure arithmetic / unit conversion on user inputs
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Quick answer Seven nights for two pets at US$40 per pet per night is US$560 (7 × 40 × 2), or US$575 with a US$15 booking fee. Enter your own number of nights, nightly rate, pets and fixed fees to compare boarding and sitting options.

How to use the pet boarding cost calculator

  1. Enter the number of nights and the nightly rate.
  2. Enter how many pets are staying and any fixed fees.
  3. Press Calculate.
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Worked example

Seven nights of boarding for two pets at US$40 per pet per night plus a US$15 booking fee (your prices will differ).

Currency
US dollar
Number of nights
7
Rate per pet per night
40
Number of pets
2
Fixed fees, e.g. booking or pick-up — optional
15
$575.00
Nights
7
Per night for all pets
$80.00
Fixed fees
$15.00

Ask what is included: medication, long stays and holidays are often extra.

Example values are illustrative; this result is produced by the same calculator above.

How we calculate it

total = nights × nightly rate × number of pets + fixed fees

Sources: Pure arithmetic / unit conversion on user inputs (no external constant)

Understanding your result

The total cost of boarding or a pet sitter is the number of nights times the nightly rate per pet, times the number of pets, plus any fixed fees. Seven nights for two pets at US$40 per pet per night is US$560, or US$575 with a US$15 booking fee.

Use it to compare options, such as a kennel, a home boarder and a sitter who visits, by entering each quote.

Ask what each price includes. Medication, walks, long stays, holidays and pick-up can cost extra, and some places charge differently for a second pet.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting that the rate is per pet, not per household.
  • Counting days instead of nights.
  • Leaving out booking, medication or pick-up fees.
  • Not asking about holiday surcharges.
  • Comparing places with different services as if they were the same.

Good to know

  • Book early for busy periods.
  • Check the place's vaccination requirements well in advance.
  • The Monthly Pet Budget Calculator can include boarding in your yearly costs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does pet boarding cost?

It varies by place and service. Ask for the nightly rate and any extras, then enter them here to compare options.

Are discounts for several pets included?

Only if you enter them. If the second pet is cheaper, run the calculation per pet or put the extra cost under fixed fees.

Should I add a buffer?

Many places charge for extra services such as medication or long stays. Check what is included before you book.

Is the rate per pet or per household?

Check the quote. This calculator assumes a rate per pet per night and multiplies by the number of pets.

Does a second pet cost less?

Sometimes. If the second pet is cheaper, run the calculation once per pet with each pet's own rate and add the results.

What extras should I ask about?

Medication, walks, long stays, holidays, pick-up and cancellation fees.

Reviewed by a licensed veterinarian
Last reviewed 18 Oct 2026 · How we review

Sources

  1. Pure arithmetic / unit conversion on user inputs (no external constant)
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