Top Global Cities for Travel with Your Pet

Team L&M

With pet travel on the rise, Skyscanner, the global travel app, launches The Pawprint Guide, ranking the top 10 most pet-friendly cities in the world for 2025. The trend is unmistakable: pets are no longer just companions – they’re family. For Indian travellers, this bond is reshaping travel choices, with 11% now taking their pets on international holidays in 2025, up from just 4% in 2024*.

As pets join the ranks of global travellers, countries like Italy, Japan, and Australia are leading the way by easing restrictions and embracing a more pet-friendly culture. This shift is reflected in the growing infrastructure, with 31% of hotels and accommodations listed on Skyscanner now welcoming pets in 2025.

This shift is making it easier than ever for owners to share incredible travel experiences with their furry companions. Skyscanner’s Pawprint Guide identifies inspiring destinations where pets aren’t just allowed but welcomed, with New York, Nice, and Valencia topping the list.

New York, Nice, and Valencia leading the pack in Skyscanner’s new Pawprint Guide, making international holidays with your pet easier than ever

“We created The Pawprint Guide because pets are fast becoming a new traveller demographic. As pets become an integral part of Indian families, cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai are leading the way in making pet comfort a real priority – especially as more families consider their needs when planning international travel,” said Mohit Joshi, Skyscanner Travel Expert. “Navigating pet-friendly international travel can be challenging, which is why our Pawprint Guide offers clear inspiration for destinations that truly welcome pet parents and their furry companions, giving them the confidence to explore the world together.”

The top 10 pet-friendly destinations have been ranked based on the number of pet-friendly accommodation, outdoor spaces, walkability, public transport, travel regulations, and pet-friendly restaurants and cafes.

Top 10 Cities to travel with your pet in 2025 (Global Ranking)

New York, US – highest number of pet-friendly accommodation and dedicated dog runs

Nice, France – dog-friendly beaches and canine hospitality

Valencia, Spain – best for dedicated dog parks

Rovinj, Croatia – most dog beaches and scenic hiking trails

Brighton, UK – most walkable with pet-welcoming amenities

Ljubljana, Slovenia – best for scenic dog strolls and pet-friendly accommodation

Grosseto, Italy – best for dog walks and road trips

Graz, Austria – Off leash dog zones and green spaces

Toronto, Canada – best for pet friendly-transport and scenic waterfront walks

Frankfurt, Germany – best of pet-friendly indoor and outdoor venues and city strolls

The Pawprint Guide Methodology

From canine cappuccinos in New York to leash-free beaches in Valencia, today’s pet travel scene is growing fast. To rank these pet-friendly cities, following points were taken into account:

The amount of pet-friendly accommodation

Rules & regulations e.g., visas and pet passports

Green spaces and dog parks

Transport accessibility

Café and restaurant inclusivity

Local pet culture

We have also used Skyscanner’s internal historical data:

The “pet-friendliness” ranking was influenced by the number of hotels in each city that allow pets to stay, listed on Skyscanner in July 2025

For the average flight price calculations, the study took the average return flight of a price from India to the destination’s main airport. This was measured over an 18 month period from Jan 1st 2024 to June 30th 2025.

The cheapest month to book is based on the month with the cheapest average return flight  prices in 2024. This is based on the month trips took place, not the month trips were booked.