How Does Pet Transport Pricing Breakdown?
How Much Does Pet Transport Cost? A Guide to PetRelocation Pricing
Every pet move has two components: our service fee and the direct third party costs that come from the airline, documentation, customs clearance, and other logistics. Here is how both work and what to expect when you receive a quote.
Our Service Fee
Our Complete Support service fee ranges from $1,995 to $3,500 USD depending on the destination, plus $500 per additional pet. This covers a dedicated team managing every stage of your pet's move from preparation through arrival. Here is what is included across all four stages.
Stage 1: Pet Preparation
- Point of contact available to answer questions and concerns
- Provide export and import requirements for your specific route
- Preparation guidance and a customized move plan for your pet
- Review current needs for travel crate and supplies
- Ensure proper crate training and acclimation is completed
- Review vaccination records
Stage 2: Manage Travel Requirements
- Create your vaccination timeline based on collected records
- Manage any corrections, reformatting, or editing needed to records
- Prepare government paperwork for USDA endorsement
- Provide a pre-populated health certificate example
- Obtain export and import permits if needed
- Determine your pet's logistical plan with third party costs confirmed at this stage
Stage 3: Relocation Logistics
- Confirm logistical plan for your pet's relocation
- Vet guidance for the international health certificate appointment
- Arrange, coordinate, and pay for USDA endorsements
- Arrange, coordinate, and manage any hired third party service providers
- Arrange, coordinate, and manage manifest cargo flight booking
- Provide final travel itinerary including tracking links and important contacts
- Contingency planning and updating of logistical plan as needed
Stage 4: Relocation Day
- Guidance prior to your pet's travel day
- Manage logistical plan and service partner communication
- Manage service partners at origin and departure airport
- Manage airline check in services and customs clearance
- Airline and airway bill tracking links for your pet's journey
- Manage service partners at arrival airport and final destination
- Provide status updates and remain accessible for any issues that arise
- Resources on what to expect when your pet arrives
Direct Costs (Third Party Costs)
Direct costs are paid to third parties and vary based on pet size, origin location, proximity to airport hubs, breed, timeframe, and boarding requirements. The estimates below are ranges to give you a general sense of what to expect. Your quote will reflect the specifics of your move.
| Cost Item | Always Included | Estimate Range | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Appointments | $500 USD+ | Paid directly to your vet. Includes examinations, vaccinations, bloodwork, health certificates, and parasite treatments. | |
| FedEx and USDA Fees | X | $226 to $250 USD | Varies depending on the number of pets and treatments. |
| Travel Crate | $150 to $300 USD | Hard plastic crate for small to medium sized pets. | |
| Wooden Custom Crate | $1,000 to $1,500 USD | Often required for large breeds like German Shepherds or Great Danes. | |
| Long Distance Ground Transport | $500 to $3,000 USD+ | Sometimes required due to limited flight options or other restrictions. | |
| Domestic Air Travel | $350 USD | Sometimes required when international flight options from smaller airports are limited. | |
| Pickup from Home or Boarding Facility | $250 to $500 USD | Varies based on proximity to airport. | |
| Boarding | $30 to $50 USD per day | Per pet, depending on the facility. | |
| Airport Check In Services | X | $250 to $450 USD | Within the metro area of a major international hub such as LAX, JFK, or ORD. |
| International Airfreight | X | $900 to $3,000 USD+ | Varies widely depending on the flight and size of your pet. |
| Customs Clearance and Import Processing | X | $550 to $750 USD | Varies depending on the flight and arrival time. |
| Destination Delivery | $250 to $500 USD | Varies based on proximity to airport. | |
| Destination Fees | $150 USD+ | Determined by destination. Can include import permit fees, quarantine, import taxes, and dog license. | |
| Total Estimate of Direct Costs | $1,950 USD+ |
When moving multiple pets, costs will increase due to additional airfare, government fees, and transit services. However, the total cost will not be doubled.
Ready to Get a Quote?
Every move is different. The best way to get an accurate number is to talk through the specifics of your route, your pet, and your timeline. Contact our team and we will put together a quote based on your actual move.