Best Travel-Approved Dog Crates for Out-of-Town Trips

• Comfortable
• Soft sides

• Great for travel
• Affordable

If you're in search of a great portable dog crate, but don't want to break your budget, check out our pick for the best budget portable dog crate. This soft-sided crate is lightweight, pops open, and folds down flat, so it’s great for traveling. Along with being affordable, it has a removable and washable pad, is waterproof, and includes seatbelt straps.

• Comfortable
• Top opening

• Well made
• Durable
• Looks nice

If you're in the market for a portable dog bed that will last, consider purchasing this one — Petsfit Portable Pop Up Pet Cage. While this crate is easy to carry and set up, it's also durable and secure. It is perfect for travel because a seatbelt goes through the back strap to fasten into a car. Made with mesh windows and a removable mat, this crate is we...

• Well made
• Plenty of room

• Easy to assemble
• Lightweight

Another crate to consider that is great for travel is this foldable and lightweight, soft JESPET dog crate. Made with durable, washable fabric and mesh sides, this portable crate is usable inside and outdoors. The collapsible bars make it easy to assemble, and the crate comes with a fleece bed that provides comfort for your dog. It’s also well ventilated a...

• Plenty of room
• Well ventilated

• Well made
• Easy to carry
• Good value

If you have a small-to-medium-size dog, you may want to consider this foldable travel carrier. While it comes in medium and large, it's important to note it can only hold up to 20 pounds. Made with mesh sides, padded shoulder straps, and self-locking zippers, this portable crate has great ventilation and is easy to clean. It is airline-approved (but always c...

• Great ventilation
• Comfortable

• Great for travel
• Foldable

Another great option is the X-Zone Pet 3-Door Folding Soft Dog Crate. The soft crate is portable and is usable indoors and outside. It comes with self-locking zippers, can be assembled in seconds with no additional tools, and can be attached to a car seatbelt.

Coming in one size of 28 inches, this crate is ideal for small and medium-sized dogs...

• Room to move around
• Soft crate

• Well made
• Lightweight
• Easy to assemble

If you're searching for a crate that's usable both indoors and outside, you should check out the Petsfit Travel Pet Home. This crate's two doors may be rolled up for comfort. Along with being lightweight and sturdy, the soft inside pad is removable and washable.

Coming in three sizes, this crate is made for small and medium-sized dogs. One re...

• Great ventilation
• Plenty of room

• Well made
• Easy to assemble and to fold

This crate is portable, great for both indoor and outdoor use for short outings, and perfect for traveling. Made with tightly woven mesh fabric and a strong steel frame, it is lightweight and secure. The crate can be assembled in seconds and doesn't require additional tools.

This travel crate comes in four sizes — 24-to-36 inches, with the l...

• Plenty of room
• Good ventilation
• Comfortable

• Great for travel
• Well made
• Sturdy

This lightweight travel carrier has built-in straps to help safely connect to seatbelts. Along with easy setup, the crate can fold flat, which makes it great for storage and travel. It comes with a removable and washable pad. You may use this portable crate in several formations, including connecting two divided compartments, using as one big space, or by de...

• Super soft poly-foam lining
• Feeling secure

• Well made
• Easy to clean
• Quick assembly

This is technically not a crate, but the Portable Indoor Pet House is easy to take along and make a comfortable place for your dog to settle down indoors when you travel. This pet house is simple to assemble, super soft and cushioned for your dog, and machine washable. It includes a pillow that's great for dogs who love to burrow and cuddle.

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