Bordetella Vaccine Cost: Average Vet Prices & Ways to Save

Bordetella is the vaccine groomers, boarding facilities and daycares most often ask for. Owners usually meet it as a line item on a boarding checklist, so the first question is how much it adds to the bill and where to get it for less.

The price depends mostly on where you go. A full-service vet may bundle the dose with an exam, while a county or humane society clinic sells it on its own. The figures here were last checked Oct 11, 2026. Ask your veterinarian whether your dog needs the vaccine and which form suits your pet.

Lemonade puts a single dose at $19 – $70 each. The spread is wide, and the low end may reflect a vaccine-only visit while the high end may reflect a full-service practice. If a clinic quotes a higher price, ask whether it includes an exam or an office fee.

Only one national estimate is listed here, from Lemonade, so treat it as a rough guide and not a standard price. Clinic pricing varies by region and by what is bundled into the visit.

Municipal and nonprofit clinics are often the cheapest way to get the shot. These clinics sell vaccines at a set price without a full exam, and they run on scheduled dates.

Washoe County in Nevada charges $15 each, the Humane Society of Harford County in Maryland charges $15 each and the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Michigan charges $20 each. The three clinics sit close to the low end of the national range.

A low-cost clinic works best when your dog is healthy and you only need the vaccine for boarding or grooming. If your dog has health concerns or you are not sure which vaccines are due, a visit with your regular vet is the safer choice.

• Where you go. Private vet, vaccine clinic, mobile service and pet store clinic all price differently.
• Exam fee. A full-service vet may charge an exam fee on top of the dose, and that can exceed the vaccine price.
• Region. Clinic costs differ between large cities and smaller towns.
• Bundles. Some clinics discount the shot when it is given with other routine vaccines.

Most boarding facilities, groomers and daycares ask for proof of the vaccine before your dog stays. Because they often want it on file ahead of time, it is worth planning the shot before a trip so you are not paying a rush or walk-in price.

Ask the facility exactly what record it accepts and how recent it must be. Requirements differ between businesses, and your veterinarian can tell you what schedule makes sense for your dog.

• Look for county animal services or humane society vaccine clinics in your area.
• Ask your regular vet whether the shot can be given during a visit you already have booked.
• Request a written estimate that separates the dose from the exam and any fees.
• Keep a copy of the vaccine record so you can send it to boarding and grooming businesses without paying for a duplicate.