Whether you’re driving your cat to a vet visit or planning air travel with your adventure kitty for your next vacation, the best cat carrier will ensure they have a safe, cozy space for their trip. From hard-sided crates to collapsible pet carriers and even cat backpacks, we’ve rounded up the best-selling and top-rated cat travel carriers. Tried, tested and reviewed by Chewy cat parents, these feline favorites are designed to make pet travel safer and more enjoyable for you both.
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Best Large Cat CarrierSherpa Original Deluxe Airline-Approved Cat Carrier Bag, Large $58 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$58 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping
Best Overall Cat Carrier
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I love Chewy!
The customer service is the most professional and kind I've ever encountered. I love their healthy products and so does Bella, my cat !
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great item, great price.
Bought for flying with my 15 lb terrier mix, and it's perfect. Multiple zippers give options for entry and exit. Comfy and secure.
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sturdy for a collapsible bag
I haven't used the bag yet to travel with my cats so cannot attest to longevity or airplane restrictions. I can say that of three soft-sided bags i have, this seems to be the sturdiest and well-built. Good price and so far so good.
Best Hard-Sided Cat Kennel
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Just right!
We bought this kennel because our 10-month-old Tzu Shih Bichon mix had gotten taller than her puppy crate would accommodate. This one is roomy enough for her to sit or stand in without touching the top. We love the top door for trips in the car, too!
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It's the color!
I have a larger furlove and he just didn't fit into my older cat kennel. So, of course, Chewy always has what you need! I found this two-door top/front load cat kennel and it was just the answer for my Tuxedo, Nazare'. It fits him perfectly and I also bought a Chewy velvety cushion to make him all the more comfortable while inside. I really like this kennel and so does Nazare' - even though he knows where we're going when I get it out...(to the Vet!) Thanks Chewy, for always having what I need, when I need it.
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Sturdiness
It’s big and bulky but so is my cat. It needs to have a way to keep the top open though
Best Cat Carrier Bag
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Nice size, seems sturdy
Portable, comfortable (for the cat and for the human carrying the cat). Easy to get the cat into and out of it.
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good quality
I haven't used it yet but it appears well made. Being an octogenarian the weight, size and ease of transporting my cat are all important to me for her safety and mine.
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Great value!
Great value for the money. It's still new, so we'll see how it holds up, but flew internationally and it was quite great. Be careful of seat dimensions with airlines. Iberia uses exact measurements. It's an inch too tall for Iberia, but will smush under the seat, since it's a pretty soft (yet sturdy) carrier. My cat is 14lbs. I was worried about it being big enough, and it was more than enough room. It also folds nicely, and the bed at the bottom is a nice touch.
Best Backpack For Cats
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The ease of putting my cat in it..
This is a great carrier, it's easy to zip and you can also fold it flat for the cats comfortable..also I can put the straps in the front and carry her safely
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Durable and Safe
I love this for my Kitties. It has many options for easy access and is great if you want to just wear and go! Makes my vet visits a breeze
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Great for small cats!
While there is no possible way my 16 lb cat would fit in this, my 4.5 lb kitten fits perfectly, with room for him to move around! The inside base unzips, which is great for cleaning. It keeps its shape very well, and the canvas outside and structure is sturdy. The zippers are a little sticky, but not a deal-breaker.
Best Large Cat Carrier
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I love Chewy!
The customer service is the most professional and kind I've ever encountered. I love their healthy products and so does Bella, my cat !
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great item, great price.
Bought for flying with my 15 lb terrier mix, and it's perfect. Multiple zippers give options for entry and exit. Comfy and secure.
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sturdy for a collapsible bag
I haven't used the bag yet to travel with my cats so cannot attest to longevity or airplane restrictions. I can say that of three soft-sided bags i have, this seems to be the sturdiest and well-built. Good price and so far so good.
Best Top Load Cat Carrier
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Much Larger Than Expected!
I had purchased two of these Frisco carriers when my cats were much younger. When I got this new pink one I couldn't believe the difference in size . It was definitely for the better! After realizing how much of a difference there was I ordered another blue one for my male cat.
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Bought for tornado season for my 2 chihuahuas so I could transport them quickly and it’s perfect! Perfect size, nice quality, & I like the front and top doors. Super easy to put together as well (took me legit 5 minutes after opening) Also a really cute pink color!
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Functional and practical
Does the job, seems to be holding up well. I use it for a 9 pound cat. Attractive colors. Easy to assemble.
Best Collapsible Cat Carrier
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Sturdy and lightweight
My cat is a bit hefty. I was concerned that the bottom of the carrier would sag under his weight. It did not. The handles are large enough to get your fingers through so you can get a good grip when carrying. I'm very happy with this.
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Easy to store
Closet space is minimal in the house so these collapsible carriers are GREAT! They came in handy when we had a tornado cow through my neighborhood last year. Quick to put up and put the cats inside each of their carriers and get them all to safety without having to worry about my girls.
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Easy Peasy
My cat was scared at all to lay in it. So nice to not fight to shove her in the plastic carrier.
Best Rolling Cat Carrier
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great cat carrier
I'm getting old - lol - so much easier to use this rolling carrier for trips to the vets office. And it fits easily and securely into my 2 seater car.
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10 Stars!!
I would give this 10 stars if I could. Gone are the days carrying a heavy cat in a carrier with a handle that kills your back because the cat shifts in it and throws off your balance. This is a god send, the cat is safe and not sliding around and you are safe from back strain and shifting throwing you off balance, saving you from a potential fall.
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Very Practical
Gucci loved it, she felt very comfy. She had space. I loved that you could roll it, use it as a backpack and a carryon. It's worth the money. You pet will love it, you will love it.
Best Expandable Cat Carrier
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Carrier
Have bought this for my cat and dog. Love it. Use it for Air travel. Fits under the seat and can expand so they are comfortable.
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Big boy loves it!
My cat has never been averse to carriers, but they certainly aren't his favorite either, especially since he's a big boy. I put this down though, went to get treats to put in it to start teaching him it was safe, and he'd already crawled in and settled down for a nap. Of course I can't say it's for every cat, but for mine it's definitely an improvement on the last one! Only thing is that I wish it had a suitcase strap, but that's solveable.
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Pet Carrier
I like the fact that it expands to give my pet more room. However, it came not as the color in the picture. It was all black. They should update picture.
Best Cat Carrier for Car Travel
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Great Pet Carrier
Easy access from the top or front, secure seatbelt loop in back, well ventilated with the mesh and good size. Have had people ask me where I got it. Nice sturdy floor covered with comfortable / soft material. Easy to handle/carry. Highly recommend.
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Great Enclosed Carrier
We've had our dog in an open car bed for years. As my older Pekingese dementia sets in she tries to jump on the floor and is left hanging on her leash. This carrier works much better. She's safe in the enclosed bed. Would work great for young pups too. Actually any pup would do great in this car carrier.
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Great for my cat
I love the size and sturdiness of this carrier! My cat pushes against the mesh but can't rip it or break free. My only critique is the strap in the back to buckle it onto the seat. It's a little tricky to get the seatbelt buckle through it, and the seatbelt can't be pulled too tightly or the back of the carrier will raise slightly. It's worked so well overall, though, that it's totally worth it!!
Best Budget Cat Carrier
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Frisco carrier
It is awesome but a little small. I should have gotten a bigger size. I will know better next time. It came quickly and I like that a lot!
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Quality Carrier
We have three in different colors for our kitties. I needed one for my 18 lb kitty and this works well. Its a bit tight but for trips to the vet, its fine. Any larger ones have metal and are heavy. I have washed the bedding cover and put the carriers in the sink to clean. I rinse and let air dry and they look new. I've had the first two for about three years and they are holding up well.
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Alternate Reccomendation by Chewy
Wow! Delivery in 24 hours of a soft sided carry case for a growing Shih-Tzu puppy. It was a recommendation by Chewy as the case I was looking at was out of stock. Very pleased with the quality, and pricing of the alternate. Thank you Chewy!
Now that you’ve picked out the best cat carrier to keep your fur baby secure and comfortable during their travels, get tips for keeping them safe while on the road—or wherever your journey takes you.
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