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 Overall Cat CarrierSherpa Original Deluxe Airline-Approved Cat Carrier Bag $50 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$50 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping
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Best Large Cat CarrierSherpa Original Deluxe Airline-Approved Cat Carrier Bag, Large $59 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$59 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping
Best Overall Cat Carrier
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It is just right
It is just the right size for my Cavapoo. It is flexible but sturdy enough. She is comfortable with it.
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Very Sturdy
I was happy to receive such good quality cat carrier bag. I highly recommend it. I am very picky about anything I buy online.
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great sturdy bag!
I’m so glad I got this bag! My previous bag was floppy, and I’m so glad to have a bag that stands upright and doesn’t squish my cats.
Best Hard-Sided Cat Kennel
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Love this crate
I had an identical crate for my dog when he was smaller and when he outgrew it I wanted the same one! The front and top openings make it super convenient, it's very sturdy, and was easy to put together.
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Good size
We took our two kitties home from the shelter and borrowed a couple of these to transport them home. We liked them so much we bought two. They are sturdy, and roomy even for large cats. The top opens up which is super convenient. One of them the top will stay open but the other one the top does not stay open. I didn't mind but that might be some thing to consider if you are planning to load a cat in it without some assistance.
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I LOVE my new Petmate Cat Carrier!
I rate this item five stars due to its lightweight, yet durable structure, and the ease of placing my babies inside, either through the top door or the front door! Thank you, Chewy.com for making this purchase so easy and so worth the money!
Best Cat Carrier Bag
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Great carrier with handy features.
This carrier is perfect for our little dog. She can enter it a variety of ways. She can look out through the mesh panels. The zippered pocket and detachable shoulder strap make it very handy.
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Pet carrier
We haven't used it yet but we are sure it will appeal more to our cat when we need to go to vet. It is very nice.
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Ready for the plane ride.
This carrier is nice and roomy for my 10 lb. cat. She likes being able to see out the side. She LOVES the Sherpa lining, which is removable and has become her favorite sleepy place.
Best Backpack For Cats
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I love this so much! AND our cat (11 lbs. and lanky- plenty of room for him) likes it, too. I got him used to it by leaving it out with the mesh part rolled up so he could sit in it whenever he wants, and now he can come on walks with us when the weather is nice! I like that it opens from the front and the top, and with the straps, you can buckle it into the car if needed.
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Great
I order this backpack cat carrier for to take my cat on hikes as he is walking on leash. It happened that Happy got a photoshoot in NY and we needed a good, sturdy and safe way to take him there. It was a great choice, Happy is a 14 lbs cat and was able to fit into this bag comfortably. He was able to lay both ways bc the bag can be placed on the longer side to give the cat more room to lay down. I love about this carrier that it has extra buckles over the chest for the person to carry easier a heavier cargo (cat). The only one thing i would mention that where the zippers buckle there is no option for to close the buckles so i had to use...
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10/10 recommend this backpack!!
I have tried several soft-sides carriers and backpacks for my kitty and the downside they all have in common is lack of comfortability. During walks, he was always getting up and moving around the carrier trying to find positions to get comfortable. Instead of looking through the windows/peepholes, he preferred to shy away and hide his face in a corner. I ended up with many red marks on my shoulders carrying him long distances in the city. My kitty and I are IN LOVE with this backpack. He is so happy and confident in it! While he used to move every couple of minutes, he now stays put the entire time, laying down comfortably and enjoying the...
Best Large Cat Carrier
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It is just right
It is just the right size for my Cavapoo. It is flexible but sturdy enough. She is comfortable with it.
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Very Sturdy
I was happy to receive such good quality cat carrier bag. I highly recommend it. I am very picky about anything I buy online.
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great sturdy bag!
I’m so glad I got this bag! My previous bag was floppy, and I’m so glad to have a bag that stands upright and doesn’t squish my cats.
Best Top Load Cat Carrier
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Same color of my car and as beatiful
Love the color and almost got the pink as I have 2 females don't think a male would like a pink even if given to him.
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Frisco Kennel
This Frisco top door load kennel is just what we need, love it & think it was a good price & quality built. This was our third one & believe we will be ordering a couple more. I give it a 5 star rating. Chewy has always been a GREAT ! company to deal with.
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Excellent carrier for large cats
I own 5 of these and they have held up really well. I bought them to take back and forth to the vet but ended up taking several long car trips with my kitties. Large enough to move around comfortably.
Best Collapsible Cat Carrier
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Purrrrfect
My kitten loves this. She sleeps in it during the day and I put her in it at night. She loves being in there.
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One of my 2 cats absolutely loves it all the time; the other for transport only
I ordered two. One for each cat to go to the vet. So lightweight and easy to hold in the hand. Much easier to lure a reluctant cat into it who otherwise resists going in a standard design carrier. There is plenty of room to walk in and claim the catnip or treat. I have a cushy flat bed with a rolled edge that fits perfectly in each carrier. My other cat loves it as you would love a tent. She loves to go inside every day and sleep in it for hours; because she enjoys every factor - being sequestered, but having an open door at the same time, the darkness, quietude. I also love the flap that can remain open by aligning the velcro with the...
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Necoichi Cat Carrier
We added a 2nd shelter cat to our family so this is the 2nd Neocoichi carrier we purchased. We live in So. Calif. and wildfires are always a possibility so best to be prepared! The carriers are lightweight which is important as we're seniors, and they store compactly which is perfect for our smaller home. Plus our cats enjoy visiting them if we set them up temporary for playtime adventures in our livingroom. Great product!
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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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.
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my cat tolerated this well
I used this to bring my 13 lb cat on a 2 hour plane ride. He managed it very well. On the way there, I gave him gabapentin, which he hated, and he somehow managed to open the zipper to the bag from the inside and stick his head out. I kept it expanded under the seat while we flew so he could stretch out. On the flight back home, I didn't give him gabapentin (he spat it out and refused to take it), so we flew without it and he did even better. Highly recommend this, even better if you can put something soft inside (I put a soft highly absorbent microfiber towel in case he had an accident) and he really did just fine. He doesn't love flying...
Best Cat Carrier for Car Travel
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The Traveling Cat
A great find! This acts as both his carrier and car seat. Lots of air vents, access points and has seat belt holder. Good price too!
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Perfect Carrier
Roomy for my 14lb and 17lb pups and it makes trips to the vet easier vs the airline approved carrier I have which is smaller. (This is not airline approved)
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Fast, Efficient Service
Delivered quickly and securely packaged. Great nutritional wet cat food. Pate is not my cat’s preference, but I add a tiny amount of water to it and use a small hand operated blender to mix it up! He laps it up that way!
Best Budget Cat Carrier
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Solves a problem
We are traveling with our dog. He isn't socialized well so we thought this carrier might help take him in places where there are lots of people. I wish it was a few inches longer for him but I think it's an airline limit. But it works for us. Very sturdy. Great value.
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Cat & Dog Carrier
I highly recommend for short term transport. My cats are large- long & stand tall. I purchased a large size for each of my cats, they were comfortable.
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Great and much easier to carry
This is the best carrier I have found so far. My cats feel secure in them and they are very lightweight and much easier for me to handle.
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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