Rent the perfect travel crate for your puppy's journey
Why buy a crate for one trip? Shipping Express rents clean, airline-approved travel crates, from a simple empty crate to a full luxury package with a smart electronic crate, food, a cosy bed and a pet nanny who travels with your puppy.
A safe crate is the first step of every pet journey
Airlines and transport companies only accept pets in approved, correctly sized travel crates. Renting from us means you get the right crate, ready to go, without buying one you'll only use once.
Airline Approved
Every crate meets IATA live-animal travel standards.
Deep Cleaned
Sanitised and inspected before each new journey.
Perfect Fit
We match the crate size to your puppy's breed and age.
Save Money
No need to buy, store or resell a crate after the trip.
Choose your crate package
Three simple plans. Pick just the crate, add comfort with our smart electronic crate and food, or give your puppy the royal treatment with a pet nanny by their side the whole way.
Basic Crate
A sturdy, airline-approved travel crate, delivered clean and empty. Perfect if you'll provide your own food and bedding.
One crate, one journey, return after delivery.
- ✓Standard IATA-approved travel crate
- ✓Sized to your puppy's breed
- ✓Ventilated sides & secure locking door
- ✓Sanitised before your trip
- ✓Travel labels attached
- ✕Electronic smart crate
- ✕Food & water supply
- ✕Bed & pet nanny
Comfort Crate
Our smart electronic crate with climate control and live tracking, plus quality food and water for the whole journey.
★ Best value for most families
- ✓Everything in Basic Crate
- ★Electronic smart crate
- ✓Temperature & fan control
- ✓GPS tracking & live updates
- ★Premium puppy food included
- ✓Auto water bowl & absorbent pads
- ✕Cosy travel bed
- ✕Travelling pet nanny
Royal Nanny Crate
The complete VIP experience: smart electronic crate, food, a soft travel bed and a dedicated pet nanny who stays with your puppy.
👑 Total peace of mind
- ✓Everything in Comfort Crate
- ★Electronic smart crate
- ★Premium food & treats
- ★Soft, washable travel bed
- ★Dedicated pet nanny on the journey
- ✓Feeding, walks & comfort breaks
- ✓Photo & video updates from the nanny
- ✓Personal hand-over at delivery
Prices are per crate, per journey. Shipping and pet relocation fees are quoted separately. Need more than one crate? Contact us for multi-puppy rates.
Exactly what you get with each crate
Tap a plan to see a full breakdown, so you know exactly what your puppy will travel with.
Basic Crate: the safe, simple choice
The Basic Crate is a strong, airline-approved travel crate delivered clean and empty. It gives your puppy a secure, well-ventilated space that meets every airline and transport rule. You simply add your puppy's own food, blanket or favourite toy.
Strong, secure build
Hard shell, metal door and locking latches keep your puppy safe in transit.
Ventilated on all sides
Plenty of airflow so your puppy stays fresh and comfortable.
Labelled & travel-ready
"Live Animal" stickers and ID labels attached for you.
Comfort Crate: smart, fed and tracked
The Comfort Crate upgrades your puppy to our electronic smart crate. It keeps the temperature comfortable, lets you follow the journey live and comes stocked with premium puppy food, so your pet stays calm, fed and happy all the way.
Electronic smart crate
Built-in climate control, quiet fan and LED night light.
GPS tracking
Watch your puppy's journey on your phone, every step of the way.
Food & water included
Premium puppy food plus a spill-proof automatic water bowl.
Royal Nanny Crate: VIP care from start to finish
Our most complete package. Your puppy travels in the electronic smart crate with premium food, treats and a soft travel bed, and a trained pet nanny stays with them for the whole journey. The nanny feeds, comforts and checks on your puppy, sends you photos and videos, and hands your puppy over in person.
Dedicated pet nanny
A trained carer who travels with your puppy and never leaves them alone.
Soft travel bed
A cosy, washable bed so your puppy can rest and sleep calmly.
Photo & video updates
See your puppy eating, playing and resting throughout the trip.
Side by side, at a glance
| What's included | Basic Crate$500 / trip | Comfort Crate$700 / trip | Royal Nanny$1,000 / trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline-approved travel crate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sanitised & labelled | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic smart crate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Climate control & fan | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS tracking | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium puppy food | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic water bowl | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soft travel bed | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Treats & toys | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Travelling pet nanny | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Photo & video updates | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Personal hand-over | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Choose Basic | Choose Comfort | Choose Royal |
Meet the electronic smart crate
Our electronic crate turns a simple travel box into a comfortable, connected space that looks after your puppy automatically.
Climate Control
Keeps the inside at a safe, comfortable temperature.
Quiet Fan
Fresh airflow without noise that could stress your puppy.
Soft Night Light
A gentle glow to keep your puppy calm in the dark.
GPS Tracker
Follow the crate's location live from your phone.
Auto Water Bowl
Spill-proof water that refills as your puppy drinks.
Long Battery
Powered for the full journey, with backup charging.
Every plan comes in every size
Your puppy should be able to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably. Not sure which size? We'll choose it for you based on breed, weight and height.
Small
Up to 7 kgToy breeds and young puppies: Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkie.
Medium
7 – 15 kgSmall breeds: French Bulldog, Corgi, Beagle, Shih Tzu.
Large
15 – 30 kgMedium breeds: Border Collie, Bulldog, Husky puppies.
Extra Large
30 kg +Large breeds: Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd.
All sizes are the same price within each plan.
Renting a crate in 5 easy steps
Choose a Plan
Pick Basic, Comfort or Royal Nanny.
Tell Us About Your Puppy
Breed, age and weight so we pick the right size.
Crate Delivered
Your clean crate arrives before travel day.
Puppy Travels
Safe, comfortable and tracked all the way.
Crate Returned
We collect the crate after delivery. Nothing to send back.
Crate rental FAQs
Everything pet owners usually ask before renting a travel crate.
The Basic Crate ($500) is an empty airline-approved crate. The Comfort Crate ($700) adds our electronic smart crate with climate control and GPS, plus food and water. The Royal Nanny Crate ($1,000) includes everything in Comfort plus a soft travel bed, treats and a pet nanny who travels with your puppy.
The pet nanny is a trained carer who stays with your puppy for the whole journey. They feed and comfort your puppy, take them for comfort breaks where allowed, send you photos and videos, and hand your puppy over personally on arrival.
Yes. Each plan has one price for all sizes, from Small to Extra Large. We'll recommend the correct size for your puppy.
No. Our team collects the crate after your puppy is delivered, so there's nothing for you to send back.
Yes. All our crates meet IATA live-animal travel requirements and are accepted by pet-friendly airlines and ground transport.
The crate rental covers the crate package only. Pet relocation and shipping costs are quoted separately based on the route and travel method.
Ready to book your puppy's crate?
Choose your plan and our pet relocation team will prepare the perfect crate for your puppy's journey.