Every European country has its own rules for travelling with a pet: required documents (passport, health certificate), transport access (train, ferry, plane), and hotel policies (fees, size limits, breed restrictions). Our country pages condense the essentials so you travel without surprises.
๐กGood to know: To travel with your dog or cat within the EU, you need an EU pet passport and an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Finland, the UK and Norway have additional requirements - check our full guide before you travel.
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France
58 cities ยท 317 hotels
One of Europe's most dog-welcoming countries. From Parisian cafรฉ terraces to surf beaches in Biarritz, France treats dogs like locals.
Italy
52 cities ยท 298 hotels
In Italy, dogs go everywhere with their owners: terrace restaurants, piazzas and monument-lined strolls. Rome, Florence and Venice await.
Spain
65 cities ยท 356 hotels
Sun, dog-friendly beaches and an ever-growing hotel scene open to pets. Barcelona, Madrid and the Mediterranean coast make Spain a natural choice for pet-owning travellers.
France
58 cities ยท 317 hotels
One of Europe's most dog-welcoming countries. From Parisian cafรฉ terraces to surf beaches in Biarritz, France treats dogs like locals.
Spain
65 cities ยท 356 hotels
Sun, dog-friendly beaches and an ever-growing hotel scene open to pets. Barcelona, Madrid and the Mediterranean coast make Spain a natural choice for pet-owning travellers.
Italy
52 cities ยท 298 hotels
In Italy, dogs go everywhere with their owners: terrace restaurants, piazzas and monument-lined strolls. Rome, Florence and Venice await.
Belgium
7 cities ยท 50 hotels
Belgium's medieval cities, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, rank among Europe's most dog-forward. Cafรฉs, boutique hotels and canal towpaths welcome you and your pet.
Germany
20 cities ยท 115 hotels
In Germany, travelling with a dog is completely normal. Metro, museums, beer gardens - dogs are welcome everywhere, in every city.
Portugal
23 cities ยท 158 hotels
Mild, sunny and affordable, Portugal is ideal for year-round pet travel. Lisbon and Porto combine charm, relaxed vibes and riverside terraces.
United Kingdom
30 cities ยท 236 hotels
Austria
15 cities ยท 97 hotels
Greece
13 cities ยท 69 hotels
Switzerland
13 cities ยท 68 hotels
Netherlands
12 cities ยท 70 hotels
United States
12 cities ยท 75 hotels
Croatia
11 cities ยท 64 hotels
Poland
10 cities ยท 65 hotels
Albania
5 cities ยท 34 hotels
Czech Republic
5 cities ยท 34 hotels
Norway
5 cities ยท 28 hotels
Turkey
5 cities ยท 40 hotels
Australia
4 cities ยท 32 hotels
Japan
4 cities ยท 32 hotels
Lithuania
4 cities ยท 20 hotels
Romania
4 cities ยท 16 hotels
Slovenia
4 cities ยท 26 hotels
Sweden
4 cities ยท 23 hotels
Canada
3 cities ยท 24 hotels
Cyprus
3 cities ยท 15 hotels
Georgia
3 cities ยท 18 hotels
Ireland
3 cities ยท 18 hotels
Latvia
3 cities ยท 18 hotels
Malta
3 cities ยท 15 hotels
Morocco
3 cities ยท 18 hotels
United Arab Emirates
3 cities ยท 15 hotels
Bulgaria
2 cities ยท 11 hotels
Denmark
2 cities ยท 13 hotels
Estonia
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
Finland
2 cities ยท 13 hotels
Hungary
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
Montenegro
2 cities ยท 10 hotels
Iceland
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Luxembourg
1 city ยท 5 hotels
Monaco
1 city ยท 5 hotels
New Zealand
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Serbia
1 city ยท 5 hotels
Slovakia
1 city ยท 5 hotels