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 Carrier
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Great
Casey weighs 14.5 pounds and this carrier is going to be great for her, as her old one she didn’t have room to move.
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Perfect Carrier!
Had to take pup in for her first visit & this carrier was great for safely carrying my 11 pound pup in.
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quality
This medium size carrier is well-constructed of quality materials at a reasonable cost. My housecat was 8 lbs, and I think the larger size would have been a better fit.
Best Hard-Sided Cat Kennel
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Perfect size
This carrier is a good, safe place for Daisy to be when I am not at home. She is very comfortable and cozy.
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Cat carrier
The cat carrier was exactly as advertised. We love all the openings so our cat can see out and the top opening makes it easy to place our Cinders in carrier.
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My cat just loves it.
She loves to be able to turn around easily and even in the Vets office she calmly lies inside and looking out the door at the other animals in the waiting area. She even takes a nap in it at home.
Best Cat Carrier Bag
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love it
so glad I ordered this. Perfect size for my cat and easy to carry to the vet. seems to be made well. I am pleased with it.
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Travel Cat Carrier
My cat and I both loved this carrier. She could see out, it's pad gave her a comfy ride and it was much lighter for a 91 year old to handle.
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Medium dog carrier
Ordered this item so I am able to take our puppy with us when wanted. She fits in it right now a d am hoping she will still fit when she is bigger
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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Great
Casey weighs 14.5 pounds and this carrier is going to be great for her, as her old one she didn’t have room to move.
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Perfect Carrier!
Had to take pup in for her first visit & this carrier was great for safely carrying my 11 pound pup in.
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quality
This medium size carrier is well-constructed of quality materials at a reasonable cost. My housecat was 8 lbs, and I think the larger size would have been a better fit.
Best Top Load Cat Carrier
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Love it
Love the way it is designed. Our cat loves it too. We assembled it and she checked it out and even laid in it, she is so funny. Love the door on the top, so if we need to bring our cat to the vet or anywhere, we can take her out with ease and not fear she would run out from the front door. Fast Delivery also! Thanks Chewy
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I have three of these!
I love this carrier. i prefer a hard sided one for my cats because they are easy to clean. I probably don’t need the 24”, but I like that the top and bottom are secured with bolts. The top door makes it much easier to get a cat inside and also makes it fairly easy to clean without having to take it apart.
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Kennel & chew bones
Ordered wrong size kennel. Chewy rep, Robyn, went above & beyond to assist me, so much I also bought chew bones!
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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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...
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Just like last one
This is just like the last one I bought in 2016, but the color is different than pictured. It has a grey front. Also, the mesh is different, seems a little more robust which is good. My little girl cat just managed to claw her way out of the old carrier, tearing the screen. With this one it seams the screen is stronger to resist her efforts. She will sit on top, lay inside the "screened room" and loves it as long as she isn't shut inside... I saw reviews which claimed it wasn't self standing with the door open. This is untrue. The ends do unzip do this can fold flat. BUT there is a door in the end so you don't need to unzip the end....
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Happy Puppy
My 9 week old. Malchi was a little scared the first time in, but the 2nd time around was much easier. Maltese/Chihuahua happy pup.
Best Cat Carrier for Car Travel
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My little man loves this thing
I have a skittish 6 month year old cat. He is does not love going new places and HATED his carrier I took him home in. On the other hand, he loves this new carrier I bought him. He even sleeps in it sometimes. It is secure and spacious, and the extra pockets are super handy. Just be sure the zippers are in a corner if your little guy is as zesty as mine. They can navigate to open the top zippers if they are not tucked away.
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Perfect for small dog!
Bought this for my new 9 lb Shih Tzu puppy. Its great! There's plenty of room for small bed, lots of toys and the pup. The screen windows are durable and hold up well to his attempts to burrow out. Its also super easy to clean. On the way home from the vet he had an accident and I was able to wipe him up and the carrier easily. I bring it in the house when we aren't going anywhere and now he knows when I put him in it that I'm going out and he's coming with. I highly recommend it for small dogs though I wouldn't advise it for a cat because I think they could rip through that screen windows with their nails easily.
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Great Product
This item is great for keeping our dog safe while riding in the car. I also like the convenience of using as a pet carrier. Our dog likes it and I feel better knowing she is safely secured when she is in the car.
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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