Can I Book A Vacation Rental And Bring My Pet(s)?

We know that for many travellers, a holiday wouldn't be the same without their pets. The good news? Many vacation rentals welcome furry friends! Whether you're booking through Holidu, Booking.com, or Airbnb, finding pet-friendly accommodations is easier than you might think.

How Do I Find Pet-Friendly Stays?

Booking.com

There are two easy ways to filter for pet-friendly stays on Booking.com:

1. During the booking process

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you will find the question in the drop-down menu of the guest selection: "Travelling with pets?"
• Select this option to see only accommodations that allow pets

2. Using the search filters

• If you didn't select "Travelling with pets?" earlier, you can still apply the "Pets allowed" filter
• Simply check this box under the "Facilities" section of the filter options on the left-hand side of the search results

Holidu

You can filter your search results in just a few clicks:

1. During the booking process

• Start by selecting your destination, travel dates, and number of guests
• Once the search results appear, you can refine your search by applying filters

2. Using the pet-friendly filter

• On the left side of the search results page, look for the "Popular filters" or "Amenities" section
• Check the box for "Pets allowed"
• Your search results will then display only accommodations that welcome pets

Please make sure to add your pet's information in the check-in form. If the booking process fails once you add a pet to your booking, it means that no more pet-friendly properties are available for your selected dates. It is not possible to add a pet after the booking.

Airbnb

You can filter for pet-friendly listings in two simple ways:

1. During the booking process

• When selecting your destination, dates, and number of guests, you'll also see an option to add the number of pets travelling with you in the drop-down menu of the guest selection
• Once selected, your search results will automatically include accommodations that allow pets

2. Using the search filters

• If you didn't enter the number of pets earlier, you can still apply a filter
• Click "Filters" in the top right corner of the search page
• In the pop-up window, check the box for "Allows pets" under the "Booking options" section
• If you previously added pets during the booking process, this filter will already be applied

What Should I Know About Pet Policies?

Each listing clearly states whether pets are allowed, along with any specific rules and restrictions. Some hosts may have restrictions on the number, size, or type of pets, and additional fees may apply. Be sure to review the property description and house rules before booking to understand all pet-related requirements.

The description of each accommodation provides detailed information on the respective house rules and regulations that apply, including extra fees for pets, number restrictions, size restrictions, or type of pets allowed.

What If My Pet Wasn't Added During Booking?

If you didn't add your pet to your booking during the reservation process, it's important to contact the host as soon as possible to inform them that you will be bringing a pet. This allows the host to confirm that your pet can be accommodated and to discuss any applicable fees or requirements that may apply to your specific situation.

Important Information About Adding Pets

For some properties, your pet needs to be added during the booking process to be allowed. This is particularly important on Holidu, where adding pet information is part of the check-in form. If you're unable to add your pet during the booking process on Holidu, it typically means that no more pet-friendly properties are available for your selected dates.