Each European country has its own rules for travelling with a pet: required documents, transport access, hotel policies. Our country pages give you what you need to know before you set off.
๐กGood to know โ 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 โ check our full guide before you travel.
Full guide โFrance
8 cities ยท 56 hotels
One of Europe's most dog-welcoming countries. From Parisian cafรฉ terraces to surf beaches in Biarritz, France treats dogs like locals.
Spain
7 cities ยท 50 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
5 cities ยท 37 hotels
In Italy, dogs go everywhere with their owners โ terrace restaurants, piazzas and monument-lined strolls. Rome, Florence and Venice await.
Belgium
4 cities ยท 32 hotels
Belgium's medieval cities โ Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp โ rank among Europe's most dog-forward. Cafรฉs, boutique hotels and canal towpaths welcome you and your pet.
Germany
3 cities ยท 21 hotels
In Germany, travelling with a dog is completely normal. Metro, museums, beer gardens โ dogs are welcome everywhere, in every city.
Portugal
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
Mild, sunny and affordable, Portugal is ideal for year-round pet travel. Lisbon and Porto combine charm, relaxed vibes and riverside terraces.
Austria
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
Croatia
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
Netherlands
2 cities ยท 14 hotels
Poland
2 cities ยท 16 hotels
United Kingdom
2 cities ยท 13 hotels
Czech Republic
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Denmark
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Estonia
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Finland
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Greece
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Hungary
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Iceland
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Ireland
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Latvia
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Norway
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Slovenia
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Sweden
1 city ยท 8 hotels
Switzerland
1 city ยท 8 hotels