Overnight dog boarding cost per night at a kennel or boarding facility in Florida (2026)
A typical Florida range, the local factors behind it, and the tools to price your own project.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
What drives the cost in Florida
Florida's boarding market is large and varied, with resort style facilities in Miami, Tampa and Orlando alongside basic rural kennels in the Panhandle and interior counties. Year round heat and humidity make air conditioning a constant cost, and hurricane season from June through November brings insurance expense and the need for evacuation plans, both of which affect pricing. Kennels are regulated at the county and city level rather than through a statewide boarding license, and the state has no income tax, though sales tax applies to many goods and some services.
Tips for Florida buyers
- If you are boarding during hurricane season, ask specifically how the facility evacuates animals and communicates with owners.
- Winter is peak season in South Florida because of seasonal residents, while summer is peak near the theme parks, so demand shifts by region.
- Confirm the facility's heartworm and flea prevention expectations, since year round exposure makes prevention especially important here.
Ranges are hedged planning estimates derived from a national typical range and a local index, not quotes. Typical nightly rate for one dog in a standard run or kennel, before add-ons such as playtime, medication or premium suites. Rates vary widely by metro area, facility type and season, and holiday weeks often carry surcharges.
Price your project
- Kennel Run Occupancy Rate Calculator: Estimates your boarding facility's occupancy rate, period revenue and the revenue sitting in unfilled run-nights, for kennel owners and managers.
- Boarding Deposit vs No-Show Loss Calculator: Estimates how much revenue no-shows cost a boarding kennel each month and how much a non-refundable deposit policy could recover, for owners deciding on a deposit rule.
- Online Boarding Reservation Time Savings Calculator: Estimates the staff hours and payroll dollars a kennel saves by moving reservations online, and whether that covers the cost of booking software, for owners weighing the switch.