Dog boarding prices in Sydney (2026)
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026
We compared the lowest published standard dog rate at 9 Sydney kennels. They range from $45 to $142 per dog per day/night, with a median of $64. Peak and Christmas rates are usually higher and often come with minimum stays.
| Provider | Area | Lowest standard rate | Published peak rate(s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawfect Stay | Londonderry | $45/day Standard Room, small (up to 15kg) | Christmas and Easter surcharge: $10 (small dog) / $15 (medium and large) per dog. 2026 Christmas period: 19 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027. | source for Pawfect Stay dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pet Resorts Australia Dural | Dural | from $59.50/day Executive Social | A Christmas Rate applies for one month across Christmas and New Year (dates change yearly). Amount not published. | source for Pet Resorts Australia Dural dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Barnstone Kennels & Cattery | Duffys Forest | from $60.50/day Comfort Social Shared Room | Terms list separate Standard (school holidays, public holidays, long weekends), Easter and Christmas rates; the Easter and Christmas amounts are not published. | source for Barnstone Kennels & Cattery dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Hanrob Pet Hotels Sydney Airport | Mascot | from $64/day Classic Room | Seasonal (low/high season) pricing applies; peak amounts not published. | source for Hanrob Pet Hotels Sydney Airport dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kip Marrickville | Marrickville | from $64/night Dog boarding (advertised starting price) | Not published | source for Kip Marrickville dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pet Resorts Australia Ingleside | Ingleside | from $65/day Lowest advertised dog room | A Christmas Rate applies for one month across Christmas and New Year. Amount not published. | source for Pet Resorts Australia Ingleside dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Amore Boarding | Kenthurst | $70/night Single room (off-peak) | $90 (Single room (peak)) | source for Amore Boarding dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sydney Pet Resort | Vineyard | $92/day Standard kennel, small (under 10kg) | $155 (Single accommodation, Christmas/Summer peak) | source for Sydney Pet Resort dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
| SmallPaws Pet Hotel | Duffys Forest | $142/day Pucci Suite (lower listed rate, off-peak) | $242 (Pucci Suite (lower listed rate, peak)) $265 (Pucci Suite (higher listed rate, peak)) | source for SmallPaws Pet Hotel dog rate (opens in a new tab) 23 Oct 2026 |
No standard rate published: Dogs in Town (kennel-free home boarding) (holiday rate from $155).
What pushes the price up
- Size and room type: larger dogs and private suites cost more.
- Peak periods: Christmas, Easter and school holidays bring higher daily rates, surcharges or minimum stays.
- Per day vs per night: some providers charge every calendar day including arrival and departure; others charge per night. Check each provider page.
- Extras: own food, medication, playtime and pick-up are often extra.
"From" means the provider's advertised starting price. Figures are copied from provider websites on the date shown; we do not negotiate or verify final quotes.
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