Boarding kennels in Melbourne: prices by region (2026)

Across 12 Melbourne kennels we track, 11 publish a standard rate: the lowest dog rates run from $40 to $67 per day or night. Choose a region below to compare published prices, minimum stays, deposits and Christmas 2026 rules, each linked to the provider's own website.

Want every Melbourne kennel in one table? See dog boarding prices in Melbourne, sorted cheapest first. Travelling over the holidays? The Melbourne Christmas 2026 tracker shows who is full, who has a waiting list and who sets a minimum stay (2 listed as full so far).

• Northern Melbourne

  Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Banyule, Darebin and surrounds

  2 listed

• North-West Melbourne

  Hume, Brimbank, Melton (incl. airport area)

  2 listed

• Eastern Melbourne & Yarra Valley

  Manningham, Maroondah, Knox, Yarra Ranges

  2 listed

• South-East Melbourne

  Casey, Greater Dandenong, Cardinia, Monash

  2 listed

• Bayside & Kingston

  Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira

  1 listed

• Inner Melbourne

  Port Phillip, Melbourne, Yarra, Stonnington

  1 listed

• Mornington Peninsula & Frankston

  Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston

  2 listed

What to check before you book

• Vaccinations: most kennels ask for C5 (including kennel cough) certificates, often 10–14 days before arrival.
• Per day or per night: some charge for both arrival and departure days, so a 7-night stay can cost 8 days.
• Peak rules: Christmas and Easter usually bring higher rates, minimum stays and non-refundable deposits.
• Visit first: many kennels welcome an inspection before the first stay.