{ "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "attribution": "TravelSuited copied each policy fact from the listed source URL on the checked date. When you use a fact, link the TravelSuited page and the source URL, and show the checked date. null and \"not-stated\" mean the cited page did not say it. Do not fill those in. The source pages belong to the hotels, the National Park Service, the airlines, and the other publishers named in sources. The application code in this repository is ISC. That license does not transfer copyright in those source pages.", "guides": [ { "name": "no-pet-fee", "title": "Hotel chains where your pet stays free", "description": "Kimpton, Motel 6, The Hoxton, and Treehouse welcome pets with no pet fee. Red Roof and La Quinta keep the fee low. Each note comes from the brand’s page.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "chains": [ { "id": "kimpton", "chain": "Kimpton", "parent": "IHG", "fee": "No pet fee and no deposit", "weight": "No size or weight limit", "count": "No limit stated", "cats": "Yes, along with other pets (“furry, feathery or scaly”)", "breed": "None (“no matter their size, weight, or breed”)", "alone": "Not stated", "varies": "Not stated. The brand page does not say that individual hotels can set a tighter rule.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/promos/pet-friendly-hotels", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/promos/pet-friendly-hotels", "label": "Kimpton pet-friendly page", "quote": "At Kimpton, we invite you to bring your furry, feathery or scaly family member — no matter their size, weight, or breed, all at no extra charge." }, { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/promos/pet-friendly-hotels", "label": "Kimpton pet-friendly page", "quote": "No additional charge for pets, no deposit required. No size/weight limit. No limit on number of pets allowed." }, { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/promos/pet-friendly-hotels", "label": "Kimpton pet-friendly page", "quote": "A selection of hotel amenities and extras including plush pet-bed loaners in your guest room, food, water bowls and mats." }, { "url": "https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/promos/pet-friendly-hotels", "label": "Kimpton pet-friendly page", "quote": "Courtesy bags for walking your dog." } ] }, { "id": "motel6", "chain": "Motel 6", "parent": "G6 Hospitality", "fee": "No pet fee", "weight": "150 lbs combined", "count": "Up to 2 pets", "cats": "Yes", "breed": "“Generally” no strict breed or size restrictions", "alone": "No. Pets must not be left unattended. If leaving one is unavoidable, the reservation policy says to crate the pet or tell the front desk.", "varies": "The pet page says both “every location” in the US and Canada and “all participating” locations. The reservation policy says some state and local rules allow only service animals. Studio 6 is a different brand and charges a fee.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "label": "Motel 6 pet-friendly page", "quote": "Every location across the United States and Canada proudly welcomes up to two pets per room for free." }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "label": "Motel 6 pet-friendly page", "quote": "No, Motel 6 does not charge any pet fees. Well-behaved domestic pets, including dogs and cats, stay for free at all participating Motel 6 locations across the United States and Canada" }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "label": "Motel 6 pet-friendly page", "quote": "Motel 6 allows up to two well-behaved domestic pets (dogs or cats) per room, provided their combined weight does not exceed 150 lbs." }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "label": "Motel 6 pet-friendly page", "quote": "Generally, Motel 6 does not enforce strict breed or size restrictions for dogs or cats." }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/en/pet-friendly-hotels.html", "label": "Motel 6 pet-friendly page", "quote": "No, pets must not be left unattended in guest rooms for safety and noise reasons." }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/pages/policies/reservation-policies/", "label": "Motel 6 reservation policies", "quote": "At Motel 6/ Studio 6, service animals and well-behaved pets always stay free (Studio 6 locations require a $10.00 per day pet fee to a maximum of $100.00 per stay)." }, { "url": "https://www.motel6.com/pages/policies/reservation-policies/", "label": "Motel 6 reservation policies", "quote": "Some state and local municipalities forbid any pets other than service animals." } ] }, { "id": "hoxton", "chain": "The Hoxton", "parent": "The Hoxton", "fee": "No extra fee for one dog. A cleaning or repair charge applies if the room is damaged or “super messy.”", "weight": "40 lb, with a note on each US page that a bigger dog may be accommodated if you ask", "count": "One dog per room", "cats": "Not stated", "breed": "Not stated", "alone": "Not unless you have told reception", "varies": "There is no single chain policy page. Each hotel publishes its own. All four open US hotels (Chicago, Williamsburg, Portland, and Downtown LA) state the same no-extra-fee rule.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-chicago/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-chicago/", "label": "The Hoxton, Chicago", "quote": "We accept one dog per room, up to 40lb in weight for no extra fee, if they’re bigger than that, just give us a heads up and we will try to accommodate." }, { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-chicago/", "label": "The Hoxton, Chicago", "quote": "There is no charge for your dog to stay in the room. If a room’s damaged or super messy, there will be a fee for cleaning or repair costs at check-out." }, { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-williamsburg/", "label": "The Hoxton, Williamsburg", "quote": "We accept one dog per room, up to 40lb in weight, for no extra fee. If they’re bigger than that, give us a heads up, and we will try to accommodate." }, { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-portland/", "label": "The Hoxton, Portland", "quote": "We accept one dog per room, up to 40lb in weight for no extra fee. If they’re bigger than that just give us a heads up and we will try to accommodate." }, { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-downtown-la/", "label": "The Hoxton, Downtown LA", "quote": "We accept one dog per room, up to 40lb in weight for no extra fee, if they’re bigger than that, just give us a heads up and we will try to accommodate." }, { "url": "https://thehoxton.com/dog-friendly-hotels-in-portland/", "label": "The Hoxton, Portland", "quote": "Don’t leave them alone in the room unless you’ve informed Reception" } ] }, { "id": "treehouse", "chain": "Treehouse Hotels", "parent": "Treehouse Hotels", "fee": "No pet fees. Damage or extra cleaning may still be charged.", "weight": "Not stated", "count": "Not stated", "cats": "Not stated. The brand page talks about dogs and “pets,” and does not name cats.", "breed": "Not stated", "alone": "No. “Pets should never be left unattended.”", "varies": "Not stated on the pet page. The hotels page has sections for London, Manchester, and Silicon Valley, and describes Brickell and Miami Beach as still to come. The open US hotel page is Treehouse Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, and it repeats “No pet fees.”", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/pet-friendly", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/pet-friendly", "label": "Treehouse Hotels pet-friendly page", "quote": "That’s why your four-legged co-pilot stays free. No pet fees. No fuss." }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/pet-friendly", "label": "Treehouse Hotels pet-friendly page", "quote": "While we know accidents happen, any damages or extra cleaning may incur additional costs. … Most importantly, pets should never be left unattended" }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/silicon-valley/pet-friendly", "label": "Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley pet page", "quote": "That’s why your four-legged co-pilot stays free in the hotel. No pet fees." }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/silicon-valley/pet-friendly", "label": "Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley pet page", "quote": "1100 North Mathilda Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94089 United States", "place": true }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/our-hotels", "label": "Treehouse Hotels locations", "quote": "Just a stone’s throw from the movers and shakers on Regent and Bond Streets, we’re in the heart of the city’s every beat.", "place": true }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/our-hotels", "label": "Treehouse Hotels locations", "quote": "Welcome to your Manchester playground, where modern magic meets childhood wonder", "place": true }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/our-hotels", "label": "Treehouse Hotels locations", "quote": "A creative hideaway designed to inspire you to believe eight impossible things before breakfast. This is where innovation intertwines with nature’s free spirit.", "place": true }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/our-hotels", "label": "Treehouse Hotels locations", "quote": "Treehouse Brickell will rise from a lush, sun-soaked park.", "place": true }, { "url": "https://www.treehousehotels.com/our-hotels", "label": "Treehouse Hotels locations", "quote": "Say hello to our first resort escape, Treehouse Miami Beach.", "place": true } ] } ], "lowFee": [ { "id": "red-roof", "chain": "Red Roof Inn / Red Roof PLUS+", "parent": "Red Roof", "fee": "First pet free. $15 per night for each additional pet, capped at $105 per additional pet on stays of 7 nights or more. No pet deposit, and no extra cleaning fee at check-in.", "weight": "80 lbs per pet", "count": "Up to 2; more only at management’s discretion, at $15 per pet per night", "cats": "Yes (cats or dogs)", "breed": "Not stated", "alone": "No, unless there is an emergency and you tell the front desk", "varies": "HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof and The Red Collection vary by hotel. Two named hotels accept no pets: Red Roof PLUS+ Washington DC – Oxon Hill, MD #181, and Red Roof Inn & Suites Philadelphia – Bellmawr, NJ #332.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "label": "Red Roof pet policy", "quote": "The first pet stays free of charge. There is a $15 per night charge for the second pet. At management discretion, additional pets are permitted for an additional $15 charge per pet per night. The fee for additional pets may not exceed $105 per pet for guests staying 7+ nights." }, { "url": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "label": "Red Roof pet policy", "quote": "Red Roof Inn and Red Roof PLUS+ locations* welcome two well-behaved domestic pets (i.e., cat or dog, not to exceed 80 pounds per pet) per guestroom." }, { "url": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "label": "Red Roof pet policy", "quote": "The property may not require a pet deposit or charge additional pet fees, including cleaning fees, at check-in." }, { "url": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "label": "Red Roof pet policy", "quote": "Policies vary by location at HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof and The Red Collection hotels." }, { "url": "https://www.redroof.com/why-red-roof/pet-policy", "label": "Red Roof pet policy", "quote": "The following locations are not able to accept your pet, but service animals are always welcome: Red Roof PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill, MD #181, Red Roof Inn & Suites Philadelphia - Bellmawr, NJ #332." } ] }, { "id": "la-quinta", "chain": "La Quinta by Wyndham", "parent": "Wyndham", "fee": "Optional fee that may be charged: $25 per night, maximum $75 per room per stay", "weight": "Select locations may have a limit. The amount is not stated.", "count": "Up to 2 pets", "cats": "Yes. Cat owners are asked to bring a litter box.", "breed": "Not stated", "alone": "Not stated", "varies": "Yes. The fee is optional, some hotels add restrictions, and the page lists hotels that do not allow pets, including locations in Brooklyn, Queens, New York City near Central Park, Dallas, Inglewood, and White Plains.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/hotels-with-no-pet-fee/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-19", "sourceUrl": "https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/about-us/pet-friendly", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/about-us/pet-friendly", "label": "La Quinta pet policy", "quote": "An optional pet fee may be charged at check-in ($25 per night for a max of $75 per room per stay)." }, { "url": "https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/about-us/pet-friendly", "label": "La Quinta pet policy", "quote": "no more than two (2) domestic pets are allowed per room." }, { "url": "https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/about-us/pet-friendly", "label": "La Quinta pet policy", "quote": "Select locations may have a pet weight limit. Please confirm by calling the hotel at the time of booking." }, { "url": "https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/about-us/pet-friendly", "label": "La Quinta pet policy", "quote": "If your cat is staying with you, you’ll need to provide a litter box." } ] } ] }, { "name": "national-parks", "title": "US national parks that welcome your dog", "description": "Where a leashed dog can hike or walk the beach in US national parks, from Acadia and Shenandoah to the Smokies. Each note comes from the park’s page.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "quickAnswer": { "text": "Several national parks let a leashed dog share a real walk, not only the parking lot. Acadia permits pets on 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads, Shenandoah on most of its 500+ miles of trails, and Cuyahoga Valley on over 100 miles of hiking trails and the Towpath. Great Smoky Mountains keeps dogs to the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail, Grand Canyon’s South Rim to trails above the rim, and Yosemite to paved valley walks such as Bridalveil Fall and Lower Yosemite Fall.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Acadia pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Shenandoah pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Cuyahoga Valley pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Great Smoky Mountains pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Grand Canyon pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Yosemite pets page" } ] }, "backgroundSources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/index.htm", "label": "Pets in national parks" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/trails/hiking-with-pets.htm", "label": "Hiking with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/be-a-bark-ranger.htm", "label": "B.A.R.K. Ranger program" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/visit.htm", "label": "Visiting parks with pets" } ], "sections": [ { "id": "together", "title": "Parks with miles you can share", "lede": "These are the days that feel like a real hike together. The park’s own page names a long stretch of trail, a towpath, or every trail it has.", "parks": [ { "id": "acadia", "name": "Acadia", "state": "Maine", "why": "Carriage roads and most of the trail system are open to a leashed dog, which is a rare kind of welcome.", "body": [ "There are 100 miles of hiking trails and 45 miles of carriage roads where pets are permitted. The pet-friendly list names carriage roads, most trails, and the Blackwoods, Seawall, and Schoodic Woods campgrounds. On Isle au Haut, pets are permitted for day hiking only. The page also invites you to become an Acadia Bark Ranger." ], "limit": "A few places stay off the walk. Most lakes are public water supplies, so pets and people may not swim in them. Sand Beach is off-limits to pets from June 15 through September 8, and Echo Lake from May 15 through September 15. Public buildings, ranger-led programs, the Wild Gardens of Acadia at Sieur de Monts, and Duck Harbor Campground are closed to pets. Trails closed to pets are Precipice, Beehive, the Ladder Trail to Dorr Mountain, Beech Cliffs Trail, Perpendicular Trail (Mansell Mountain), and Jordan Cliffs Trail between Penobscot East Trail and the carriage road. Trails the park does not recommend for pets are Acadia Mountain, Flying Mountain, Giant Slide, Cadillac Mountain’s west face, Bubble and Jordan Ponds Path between the carriage road and The Featherbed pond, Norembega Goat Trail, Bubbles-Pemetic Trail, Penobscot Mountain (Spring) Trail, Upper Beachcroft Trail, and Upper Gorge Trail.", "chips": [ "100 miles of trails", "45 miles of carriage roads", "Campgrounds" ], "stays": [ { "slug": "portland-me", "name": "Portland, ME", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/hotels/portland-me/" } ], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Acadia pets page" } ] }, { "id": "shenandoah", "name": "Shenandoah", "state": "Virginia", "why": "The park says it is one of the few that allow pets on trails, and the closed list is a short slice of a very long system.", "body": [ "Leashed pets are allowed on most trails. They are also allowed in campgrounds, and the page says pet-friendly lodging is available. The closed list totals fewer than 20 miles of the 500+ miles of trails in the park." ], "limit": "Pets are prohibited on Fox Hollow Trail (mile 4.6), Stony Man Trail (mile 41.7), Limberlost Trail (mile 43), the route from Post Office Junction to Old Rag Shelter, Old Rag Ridge Trail, Old Rag Saddle Trail, Ridge Access Trail in the Old Rag area, Dark Hollow Falls Trail (mile 50.7), Story of the Forest Trail (mile 51), Bearfence Mountain Trail (mile 56.4), and Frazier Discovery Trail (mile 79.5). The beginning of the route toward Stony Man follows the Appalachian Trail, where dogs are allowed, but you cannot turn onto the blue-blazed Stony Man Trail to the summit with a pet. Pets are not allowed on ranger programs.", "chips": [ "Most trails", "Fewer than 20 miles closed", "Campgrounds" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Shenandoah pets page" } ] }, { "id": "cuyahoga", "name": "Cuyahoga Valley", "state": "Ohio", "why": "A canal towpath, pond loops, and longer forest walks are written for a day with a dog.", "body": [ "With a few exceptions, leashed pets are welcome. Pets are allowed on over 100 miles of hiking trails and on the multi-use Towpath Trail.", "The page’s short walks: a 2-mile back-and-forth on the Towpath from Ira Trailhead to the Indigo Lake connector, through Beaver Marsh, on flat crushed limestone; Oak Hill Trail, a 1.5-mile loop that is mostly flat and skirts Sylvan Pond; a 2-mile back-and-forth on the Towpath from the Canal Exploration Center to Tinkers Creek Aqueduct; and Lake Trail, a 1-mile loop around Kendall Lake, with two sets of stairs and connections to Pine Grove, Cross Country, Kendall Hills, and Salt Run.", "Longer walks on the same page: Pine Grove Trail, a 2.2-mile loop; Cross Country Trail, a 2.5-mile loop through forest and meadow; Tree Farm Trail, a 2.75-mile loop past Horseshoe Pond; Salt Run Trail, a 3.3-mile loop with a shorter 1.8-mile loop; and the Buckeye Trail, a 7.1-mile loop between the towns of Boston and Peninsula that uses the Buckeye and Towpath Trails." ], "limit": "Only service animals are allowed in park buildings and on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Pets and service animals are not allowed on the East Rim mountain bike trails. Pets are prohibited at Virginia Kendall Hills during sledding.", "chips": [ "Over 100 miles of trails", "Towpath Trail", "Named loops" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Cuyahoga Valley pets page" } ] }, { "id": "hot-springs", "name": "Hot Springs", "state": "Arkansas", "why": "Every trail in the park is open to a dog, including a stroll along Bathhouse Row.", "body": [ "Dogs are welcome on all 26 miles of trails. The page invites a walk on Bathhouse Row or any of the park’s trails, and pets are allowed in the Superior Bathhouse Restaurant and Brewery. There is a BARK Ranger program; the page says to ask at the Fordyce Visitor Center or call. Pet waste stations sit at both ends of Bathhouse Row and in the campground. Bring enough water, and check that the sun has not made the pavement too hot for paws." ], "limit": "Pets are not permitted inside federal buildings. They wait outside the visitor center and other park buildings.", "chips": [ "All 26 miles of trails", "Bathhouse Row", "Restaurant welcome" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Hot Springs pets page" } ] }, { "id": "congaree", "name": "Congaree", "state": "South Carolina", "why": "The boardwalk and the rest of the trails are open, so a floodplain walk can include the dog.", "body": [ "Pets are allowed on all trails, including the boardwalk, and in the campgrounds. Large sections of the Boardwalk Trail are elevated and somewhat confined, with no quick way off, so a dog that is uncomfortable around other people or pets may do better on another trail. In spring you may see snakes. The park says most are harmless, and a leash is the easy way to keep a little distance.", "For a camping or canoeing day, the page asks you to bring food, water, a first aid kit, and any safety gear they might need. A life jacket is the example it gives." ], "chips": [ "All trails", "Boardwalk", "Campgrounds" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Congaree pets page" } ] }, { "id": "new-river", "name": "New River Gorge", "state": "West Virginia", "why": "Dogs are allowed on all the trails, so a gorge day can include them from the start.", "body": [ "Pets are allowed on all trails. Bring extra water for the hike. Streams may contain harmful bacteria or parasites such as Giardia, and there is no drinking water at the trailheads. Water fountains or bottle-filling stations are at every visitor center." ], "limit": "Pets are not allowed in any park buildings or visitor centers, or at ranger-led programs.", "chips": [ "All trails", "Water at visitor centers" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "New River Gorge pets page" } ] }, { "id": "mammoth-cave", "name": "Mammoth Cave", "state": "Kentucky", "why": "The dog can hike every surface trail, then wait out a cave tour in a day kennel.", "body": [ "Leashed pets are allowed on all surface trails. Pet-friendly lodging is available in the Woodland Cottages. On backcountry trails you may meet people on horseback. The page asks you to move aside and keep your pet calm while the riders pass. Ticks and other biting insects are present, and the page encourages a word with your vet before the trip.", "The Lodge at Mammoth Cave runs a self-service outdoor kennel for large and small dogs or cats during daylight hours, while you are on a cave tour. Proof of vaccination is required at the kennel. For dogs, the page lists current rabies, DHLP, Bordetella, and parvo. The phone on the page is (844) 760-2283." ], "limit": "Pets are not permitted in caves or park buildings. Service animals are authorized in caves and facilities that are open to the public.", "chips": [ "All surface trails", "Day kennel", "Woodland Cottages" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "together", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Mammoth Cave pets page" } ] } ] }, { "id": "named", "title": "A named beach, dune, or short list of trails", "lede": "These parks do not open every path. They do name the beach, the dune walk, or the handful of trails where a dog can come.", "parks": [ { "id": "olympic", "name": "Olympic", "state": "Washington", "why": "The yes list is short and specific: a lakeshore trail, a waterfall walk, and beaches in the Kalaloch area.", "body": [ "Pets are allowed on Peabody Creek Trail at the visitor center in Port Angeles, from the Rialto Beach parking lot to Ellen Creek (a half mile), the beaches between the Hoh and Quinault Reservations in the Kalaloch area, Madison Falls Trail in the Elwha, Spruce Railroad Trail on the north shore of Lake Crescent, and July Creek Loop Trail on the north shore of Lake Quinault. Pets are also welcome in drive-in campgrounds, picnic areas, and on paved or dirt roads.", "The park notes that leashed pets are allowed on trails in Olympic National Forest, and that the forest is a different place than the national park. Well-behaved dogs can become Bark Rangers at the Kalaloch Ranger Station." ], "limit": "Pets are not permitted on any trail that is not on that list, in public buildings, on interpretive walks, or in the wilderness. Do not bring dogs onto tidal rocks. The sharp stone, along with barnacles and mussels, can cut their paws.", "chips": [ "Spruce Railroad Trail", "Kalaloch beaches", "Madison Falls" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "named", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Olympic pets page" } ] }, { "id": "indiana-dunes", "name": "Indiana Dunes", "state": "Indiana", "why": "The lake beaches are open to a leashed dog for most of the year, including a swim if you want one.", "body": [ "Pets are allowed year-round on all beaches. The leash stays on even while they swim, and handlers who let a pet chase birds or otherwise harass wildlife can be cited. Waste comes off the beach with you. Pets are allowed on the Pinhook Upland Trail. You can join the BARK Ranger program on a ranger-led hike, finish the activity guide, and receive a collectible dog tag." ], "limit": "Pets are not allowed in the lifeguarded swimming area at West Beach from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend. They may walk through that stretch to reach the beaches on either side. Pets are not allowed on the Pinhook Bog Trail. The guidelines say pets are not allowed on the equestrian portion of the Glenwood Dunes Trail system, and the list of closed areas names Glenwood Dune Trail. Nature play areas on the east side of the Douglas Center main parking lot, and in the Mather and Douglas loops of Dunewood campground, are closed to pets. During large events some areas close for the day. The page says to watch for brown signs or call the visitor center at (219) 395-1882.", "chips": [ "Beaches year-round", "Pinhook Upland Trail", "BARK dog tag" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "named", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Indiana Dunes pets page" } ] }, { "id": "great-sand-dunes", "name": "Great Sand Dunes", "state": "Colorado", "why": "You can walk the main day-use dunes and a few named trails, with a clear line at the first high ridge.", "body": [ "Pets are permitted in the Preserve, including Mosca Pass Trail, and in the main use areas of the park, including Piñon Flats Campground, Dunes Overlook Trail, and along the Medano Pass Primitive Road. The overview on the pets page also marks the Liberty Road and the northwest corner of the national park as open to leashed pets, along with the main day-use area of the dunefield." ], "limit": "Pets are not permitted inside the visitor center and bathrooms, in the dunefield beyond the first high ridge of dunes, off the Dunes Overlook Trail, north of Castle Creek Picnic Area except along Medano Pass Primitive Road, north of Point of No Return (including Sand Ramp Trail), or in backpacking campsites inside the national park. In summer the page says sand can reach 150°F from late morning through late afternoon. It suggests early morning or evening, socks or booties, and the cool wet sand when Medano Creek is flowing.", "chips": [ "Mosca Pass Trail", "Dunes Overlook Trail", "Day-use dunes" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "named", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Great Sand Dunes pets page" } ] }, { "id": "petrified-forest", "name": "Petrified Forest", "state": "Arizona", "why": "A fenced bark park sits by the visitor center, and paved trails plus designated wilderness are open.", "body": [ "Pets of all types are welcome. There is a fenced dog park, with sections for small dogs and big dogs, next to the parking lot for the Painted Desert Visitor Center. The park calls it a wild-space dog park, with a waste-bag dispenser by the gate. Pets are allowed on any paved road or trail, and in all designated wilderness.", "Sign up for the Bark Ranger program at any entrance booth or visitor center. Read and agree to the rules on the card, and four-footed participants get a treat. Bark Ranger pet tags are for sale at the visitor centers." ], "limit": "Only service animals are allowed in park buildings.", "chips": [ "Bark Park", "Paved trails", "Designated wilderness" ], "stays": [ { "slug": "phoenix", "name": "Phoenix", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/hotels/phoenix/" } ], "sectionId": "named", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/pefo/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Petrified Forest pets page" } ] }, { "id": "white-sands", "name": "White Sands", "state": "New Mexico", "why": "The park says pets love the soft sand and the new smells, on a leash you can gather back in.", "body": [ "White Sands says you will love bringing a furry companion: new scents, sights, cool soft sand, and excitement, as long as they are non-disruptive, on a leash no longer than six feet, and under physical control. Two pet-walking stations with waste bags sit outside the visitor center, one beside the women’s restroom and one behind the picnic tables." ], "limit": "Pets are not allowed inside the visitor center. Do not leave a pet unattended, especially in a vehicle. The page says that if it is 75ºF outside, the inside of a vehicle can reach 100ºF within 10 minutes.", "chips": [ "Soft sand", "Waste stations outside" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "named", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "White Sands pets page" } ] } ] }, { "id": "famous", "title": "Famous parks with a shorter list", "lede": "People ask about these parks first. The welcome is real, and the park’s page says exactly where it stops.", "parks": [ { "id": "grand-canyon", "name": "Grand Canyon", "state": "Arizona", "why": "The South Rim has walks above the canyon for a leashed dog, and a kennel if the inner canyon is the plan.", "body": [ "The park says it loves dogs, big and small. On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, at Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village, and throughout developed areas. Yavapai Lodge is the only in-park lodge with pet-friendly rooms.", "The Grand Canyon Kennel, on the South Rim near Maswik Lodge, boards dogs and cats for the day or overnight. Reservations are recommended, especially in summer and on holidays. Dogs need proof of current rabies, DHLP, bordetella, and parvo. Cats need rabies, feline leukemia, and a distemper combo (FDVR). Indoor cats can skip the feline leukemia proof with a doctor’s note. The kennel is open daily from 7:30 am to 5 pm, at 928-638-0534. Outside those hours, pickup and drop-off are arranged in person at Maswik Lodge. For retrieval after 5 pm, the page lists Xanterra Fire & Safety at 928-638-2631." ], "limit": "Pets are not allowed below the rim, on inner canyon trails, or on park shuttle buses, and not in park lodging except a pet-friendly room. The park says it does not have a B.A.R.K. program or B.A.R.K. tags. On the North Rim, leashed pets are only allowed on the bridle trail (greenway) that connects the North Kaibab Trail, and on the portion of the Arizona Trail north to the park entrance station. There is no kennel on the North Rim. The pets page lists the North Rim season as May 15 to October 15 and points to current status and closures because of the Dragon Bravo fire. At Tuweep, leashed pets are only allowed on established roads and in the campground.", "chips": [ "Trails above the South Rim", "South Rim kennel", "Yavapai Lodge" ], "stays": [ { "slug": "phoenix", "name": "Phoenix", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/hotels/phoenix/" } ], "sectionId": "famous", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Grand Canyon pets page" } ] }, { "id": "smokies", "name": "Great Smoky Mountains", "state": "Tennessee and North Carolina", "why": "Two named trails are the hike. Campgrounds, picnic areas, and the roads are open too.", "body": [ "Only two trails permit leashed pets: the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are also welcome in frontcountry campgrounds, in picnic areas, and along roads." ], "limit": "The park says most trails and many areas are off-limits, and it suggests considering leaving a pet at home if you want a wider hike. Dogs have been prohibited in the backcountry since the park was established in the 1930s. In bear country the page says not to let a dog bark at, chase, or corner a bear. It says that if a dog runs after a bear and leads it back, there is a 50% chance the dog will be injured or killed, and a higher chance a person will be hurt if they try to help.", "chips": [ "Gatlinburg Trail", "Oconaluftee River Trail", "Campgrounds" ], "stays": [ { "slug": "gatlinburg", "name": "Gatlinburg", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/hotels/gatlinburg/" }, { "slug": "pigeon-forge", "name": "Pigeon Forge", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/hotels/pigeon-forge/" } ], "sectionId": "famous", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Great Smoky Mountains pets page" } ] }, { "id": "yosemite", "name": "Yosemite", "state": "California", "why": "A few famous valley walks are paved and open to a dog, even though most trails are not.", "body": [ "Pets are allowed in developed areas, and on fully paved roads, sidewalks, and bicycle paths except where a sign says otherwise. The page names Bridalveil Fall trail, Lower Yosemite Fall trail, the paved trail through Cook’s Meadow (including boardwalks), and the paved road to Mirror Lake, not the unpaved trail around the lake. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop. They are allowed in campgrounds except walk-in campgrounds, such as Camp 4, and except group campsites.", "A few more places are on the page. At Wawona: Chowchilla Mountain Road, and the Four Mile and Eleven Mile fire roads, but not the Four Mile Trail in Yosemite Valley. At Hodgdon Meadow: Carlon Road from the trailhead to Hodgdon Meadow, but not to Carlon Falls, and the Old Big Oak Flat Road from Hodgdon Meadow to the Tuolumne Grove parking lot, but not the Old Big Oak Flat Road trail. Dogs are allowed on the road within Tuolumne Grove, not on the nature trail. You can pick up a B.A.R.K. Ranger pledge card at any Yosemite visitor center. Store pet food the way you store human food. The page says pet food is also bear food." ], "limit": "Pets are not allowed on other trails, including the trail to Vernal Fall, even if they are carried. Also closed: unplowed roads covered in snow, wilderness and other undeveloped areas, all meadows, beaches, and waterways, public buildings, shuttle buses, and lodging areas, including Housekeeping Camp. There is no exception for a pet in a backpack, carrier, stroller, or your arms.", "chips": [ "Bridalveil Fall trail", "Lower Yosemite Fall", "Cook’s Meadow" ], "stays": [], "sectionId": "famous", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Yosemite pets page" } ] } ] } ], "faq": [ { "theme": "The short answer", "q": "Are dogs allowed in US national parks?", "a": "National parks welcome pets in developed areas, on many trails and campgrounds, and in some lodging. Many parks do not allow pets on hiking trails or boardwalks, and each park sets its own rules, so the pet page is the one to read before you go. The parks on this guide are ones whose pages name a real place to walk.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/index.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/index.htm", "label": "Pets in national parks" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/trails/hiking-with-pets.htm", "label": "Hiking with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/visit.htm", "label": "Visiting parks with pets" } ] }, { "theme": "The leash", "q": "Does my dog have to stay on a leash?", "a": "Yes. The National Park Service hiking-with-pets page says to keep a dog on a 6-foot leash. B.A.R.K. means bag your pet’s waste, always leash your pet, respect wildlife, and know where you can go. Every park on this page states a leash no longer than 6 feet.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/trails/hiking-with-pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/trails/hiking-with-pets.htm", "label": "Hiking with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/be-a-bark-ranger.htm", "label": "B.A.R.K. Ranger program" } ] }, { "theme": "The Smokies", "q": "Which Great Smoky Mountains trails allow dogs?", "a": "Only two trails permit leashed pets: the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail. Pets are also welcome in frontcountry campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads. Most other trails are off-limits.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Great Smoky Mountains pets page" } ] }, { "theme": "Grand Canyon", "q": "Can my dog hike below the rim at the Grand Canyon?", "a": "No. Pets are not allowed below the rim, on inner canyon trails, or on park shuttle buses. On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, at Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village, and in developed areas. A kennel on the South Rim boards dogs and cats while you go farther.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Grand Canyon pets page" } ] }, { "theme": "Acadia", "q": "Can my dog swim at Acadia?", "a": "Most lakes in the park are public water supplies, and pets and people may not swim in them. Sand Beach is off-limits to pets from June 15 through September 8, and Echo Lake from May 15 through September 15. Carriage roads and most trails are still open to a leashed dog.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Acadia pets page" } ] }, { "theme": "B.A.R.K. Ranger", "q": "What is a B.A.R.K. Ranger?", "a": "B.A.R.K. stands for bag your pet’s waste, always leash your pet, respect wildlife, and know where you can go. Each park designs its own version. Some offer a walk with a ranger, some a pledge, and some ask you to follow the principles on the honor system. The National Park Service describes it as visit a park, take the pledge, get a badge.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/be-a-bark-ranger.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/be-a-bark-ranger.htm", "label": "B.A.R.K. Ranger program" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/index.htm", "label": "Pets in national parks" } ] }, { "theme": "Service dogs", "q": "Are emotional support animals allowed on trails that are closed to pets?", "a": "No. Acadia says emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals are not service animals, and that a service animal may go to all park locations. Great Smoky Mountains and Yosemite say emotional support, therapy, and companion animals follow the pet rules. Grand Canyon quotes the Americans with Disabilities Act: emotional support, comfort, or companionship is not the work of a service animal.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/national-parks/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-20", "sourceUrl": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Acadia pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Great Smoky Mountains pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Yosemite pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/pets.htm", "label": "Grand Canyon pets page" } ] } ] }, { "name": "airlines", "title": "Cabin pet fees on major US airlines", "description": "What it costs to fly a small dog in the cabin on American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue, and more. Fees are copied from each airline’s page.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "quickAnswer": { "text": "A small dog can ride in the cabin on the major US airlines, in a carrier under the seat, and the airline charges a one-way fee. That fee is $150 on American, Delta, and United, $125 on Southwest within the US mainland ($35 between the Hawaiian islands), $100 on Alaska and Hawaiian ($35 for travel wholly within Hawaii), and $149 on Frontier. JetBlue and Spirit allow a small cabin dog, but the pages we could read do not state the dollar fee.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/pet-policy", "label": "Southwest pet policy" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html", "label": "Southwest optional travel charges" }, { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/What-type-of-pet-carriers-can-I-bring", "label": "Southwest pet carrier rules" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/swa-resources/pdfs/corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf", "label": "Southwest contract of carriage" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/legal/fees", "label": "JetBlue optional services and fees" }, { "url": "https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/do-you-allow-pets-on-the-plane", "label": "Frontier pets onboard" }, { "url": "https://www.flyfrontier.com/optional-services/", "label": "Frontier optional services" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" } ] }, "airlines": [ { "id": "american", "name": "American", "cabin": "Yes. Cats and dogs that meet the size, age, and destination rules.", "fee": "$150 per kennel", "feeNote": "Each way, within and between the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, when that country allows entry.", "carrier": "Soft-sided 18 × 11 × 11 in on all flights. Hard-sided 19 × 13 × 9 in on mainline, 16 × 12 × 8 in on American Eagle.", "weight": "Not stated for most flights. On a 3-cabin A321T, the pet and carrier together must not exceed 20 lb in First or Business.", "limits": "No carry-on pet to or from Hawaii, to Jamaica, on trans-Atlantic or trans-Pacific trips, or to or from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, or Uruguay. At least 8 weeks old within the US and Puerto Rico. Breed not stated for the cabin.", "body": [ "American lets you bring one pet carrier as a carry-on if you pay the fee and the pet stays in the carrier, under the seat in front of you, for the whole flight. You may bring one other item with that carrier: a personal item, or a carry-on bag, not both. The fee is $150 per kennel. It is nonrefundable, and it is charged again if a stop or connection is 4 hours or more.", "Soft-sided carriers are recommended at 18 × 11 × 11 inches. Hard-sided carriers are 19 × 13 × 9 inches on mainline flights and 16 × 12 × 8 inches on American Eagle. A general cabin weight limit is not stated. The exception is First or Business on a 3-cabin Airbus A321T, where the pet and carrier together must not exceed 20 pounds, and American says it will weigh them at check-in.", "Carry-on pets are not allowed to or from Hawaii, to Jamaica, on trans-Atlantic trips, on trans-Pacific trips, or to or from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, or Uruguay. Within the US and Puerto Rico, the pet must be at least 8 weeks old. A cabin breed ban is not stated. American does not accept a pet that has been sedated or tranquilized. Bulkhead and exit-row seats are not allowed, and some widebody premium cabins have no under-seat space for a carrier." ], "chips": [ "$150 per kennel", "One carrier", "8 weeks in the US", "No cabin pet to Hawaii" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" } ] }, { "id": "delta", "name": "Delta", "cabin": "Yes, on domestic flights in the contiguous US. Small dogs, cats, and household birds.", "fee": "$150 each way", "feeNote": "USD or CAD for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, on tickets issued on or after April 8, 2025. Tickets issued before that date are $95.", "carrier": "Delta recommends a soft-sided kennel of 18 × 11 × 11 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. A single required maximum is not stated.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "Pets are not allowed in the cabin to Hawaii, or to or from Australia, Barbados, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United Arab Emirates. Pets originating in Brazil, Colombia, or the Dominican Republic are not allowed. At least 8 weeks old for domestic travel. Breed not stated.", "body": [ "On domestic flights within the contiguous US, Delta says small dogs, cats, and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee collected at check-in. For tickets issued on or after April 8, 2025, that fee is $150 USD or CAD each way for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Tickets issued before April 8, 2025 are $95. International travel is $200 USD, CAD, or EUR, and Brazil is $200 USD on tickets issued on or after that same date.", "You may carry one kennel. The pet has to fit inside without touching or sticking out of the sides, and the kennel has to fit fully under the seat in front of you. Delta recommends a soft-sided kennel of 18 × 11 × 11 inches because that size fits most aircraft. A required maximum, and a weight limit, are not stated. Domestic travel requires the pet to be at least 8 weeks old. One pet per kennel is the rule, with two exceptions for young animals: a mother with an unweaned litter between 8 weeks and 6 months, or two pets of the same breed and size in that same age range, charged as one pet if they fit.", "Book with Delta Reservations. Space is first come, first served, and the page caps Delta Comfort and Delta Main at 4 pets, Delta First (domestic, including Canada, the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam) at 2, and Delta One, international business, and Delta Premium at none. Cabin pets are not allowed to Hawaii. They are also barred to or from Australia, Barbados, Hong Kong, Iceland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, and pets originating in Brazil, Colombia, or the Dominican Republic cannot travel. A breed limit is not stated. The pet stays in the kennel in the airport and on the plane, except in a relief area." ], "chips": [ "$150 each way", "One kennel", "8 weeks domestic", "Not to Hawaii" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" } ] }, { "id": "united", "name": "United", "cabin": "Yes, if there is space. Cats and dogs only, in the cabin with you.", "fee": "$150 each way", "feeNote": "The page calls this the pet ticket. It can be added on united.com, not in the United app.", "carrier": "Hard-sided up to 9 × 17.5 × 12 in. Soft-sided up to 11 × 18 × 11 in. On a 737 MAX the carrier can be no more than 10 in tall.", "weight": "No weight limit. The page also says there is no breed limit.", "limits": "At least 2 months old on domestic flights. Not allowed to, from, or through Hawaii, and not to a long list of other places including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Australia, and New Zealand. The same page says both “up to 2 pets per person” (with a second seat) and “you can only bring one pet.”", "body": [ "United says a pet has to be a cat or dog and stay in the cabin with you if there is space. Checked pets through PetSafe are no longer offered. The pet ticket is $150 each way. Add it while booking on united.com, or later in My Trips. The app cannot add a pet.", "There is no weight limit and no breed limit. The carrier is either hard-sided, up to 9 × 17.5 × 12 inches, or soft-sided, up to 11 × 18 × 11 inches. It has to be ventilated and fit under the seat. On a 737 MAX it can be no more than 10 inches tall. The pet stays in the closed carrier, under the seat, the whole flight. On domestic flights, puppies and kittens must be at least 2 months old.", "Read the count carefully, because the page says two things. Under “All flights,” it says you can bring up to 2 pets per person if you buy a second, adjacent seat. Some aircraft allow only one pet per person, including the A319, A320, A321neo, 737-800, 737-8, 737-900, and 737-9. Later, under seating, it says you can only bring one pet. Pets are not allowed to, from, or through Hawaii, and the banned list also includes Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and others named on the page. Exit rows, United Premium Plus, and the front row of each cabin are not allowed. Therapy and emotional support cats and dogs fly as pets, in a carrier." ], "chips": [ "$150 each way", "No weight limit", "No breed limit", "Not through Hawaii" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" } ] }, { "id": "southwest", "name": "Southwest", "cabin": "Yes, on domestic flights. Small vaccinated cats and dogs. Nothing rides in the cargo hold.", "fee": "$125 per carrier", "feeNote": "One way on the US mainland. $35 one way between the Hawaiian islands. Paid at the ticket counter. Refundable if you cancel the reservation.", "carrier": "Other carriers up to 18 × 10.5 × 10 in. Southwest’s own carrier is 15 × 10 × 10 in. It must fit under the seat.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "At least 8 weeks old. One carrier per person, and that carrier may hold two cats or two dogs. The contract of carriage accepts no pets between the continental US and Hawaii, and no pets on international trips. Breed not stated.", "body": [ "Southwest welcomes small, vaccinated domestic cats and dogs in a carrier in the cabin on domestic flights. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old. No pets go in the cargo compartment, and an unaccompanied minor cannot travel with a pet. The pet fare is on the optional travel charges page: $125 per pet carrier one way on the US mainland, and $35 per pet carrier one way between the Hawaiian islands. Pay it at the ticket counter with a credit card. If you cancel the reservation, the pet fare is refundable.", "Each customer may bring one carrier, and that carrier may hold two small cats or two small dogs. Other carriers may be up to 18 inches long, 10.5 inches wide, and 10 inches high. Southwest’s own carrier is 15 × 10 × 10 inches. A weight limit is not stated, and a breed limit is not stated. The carrier has to fit under the seat, and the animal, including head and tail, stays inside through the gate, boarding, and the flight.", "The pet policy page says some destination rules apply and does not list them. The contract of carriage does. It accepts no pets on itineraries between the continental United States and Hawaii, and no pets on international itineraries. It also lets Southwest limit a flight to six pet carriers, first come, first served. Exit-row seats, and seats with nothing to stow under, are not allowed. Call to reserve. Space is limited." ], "chips": [ "$125 mainland", "$35 interisland", "Two pets, one carrier", "8 weeks old" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/pet-policy", "sources": [ { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/pet-policy", "label": "Southwest pet policy" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html", "label": "Southwest optional travel charges" }, { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/What-type-of-pet-carriers-can-I-bring", "label": "Southwest pet carrier rules" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/swa-resources/pdfs/corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf", "label": "Southwest contract of carriage" } ] }, { "id": "alaska", "name": "Alaska", "cabin": "Yes. Small dogs, house cats, and, with limits, rabbits and small household birds.", "fee": "$100 per carrier", "feeNote": "Each way, per kennel or carrier. $35 each way if the whole trip is inside Hawaii. The same page covers Hawaiian Airlines.", "carrier": "Soft-sided only, listed as size 50, 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. Hard-sided kennels are not allowed in the cabin. The page does not say what “50” measures.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "Dogs, cats, and rabbits must be at least 8 weeks old, weaned, and on solid food for 5 days. The passenger has to be 18, or traveling with someone who is. Cabin pets are not allowed to Europe, the UK, Japan, Seoul, Belize, Guatemala, American Samoa, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, or Sydney. Breed not stated.", "body": [ "Alaska’s pets-in-cabin page, shared with Hawaiian Airlines, says small pets are accepted in the passenger cabin for $100 each way per kennel or carrier, or $35 if the travel is wholly within Hawaii. Space is limited. Reserve before the day of travel. Trained service animals travel free. The fee note says the price is for travel on Alaska or Hawaiian only.", "Approved cabin animals are small dogs, house cats, domesticated rabbits, and small household birds. Rabbits cannot travel to Maui, Lihue, or Kona from the continental US, and the page says rabbits going to Hawaii may go only to Honolulu. Small household birds are not allowed to Hawaii, except on neighbor-island flights with the proper documents. Dogs, cats, and rabbits must be at least eight weeks old, fully weaned, and used to solid food for at least five days. A weight limit is not stated, and a breed limit is not stated.", "The carrier table lists one row: soft-sided, carrier size 50, 17 × 11 × 9.5 inches, length by width by height. Hard-sided kennels are not allowed in the cabin. The page does not say what the “50” refers to. The person traveling with the pet must be at least 18, unless an adult passenger is with them. You may bring up to two carriers only if you buy a second ticket for an adjacent seat. Two pets of the same species and similar size may share one carrier. Exit rows and bulkhead rows are not allowed. Cabin pets are not allowed to Europe (all locations), London, Japan (all locations), Seoul, Belize City, Guatemala City, Pago Pago, Papeete, Rarotonga, or Sydney. Sedation is not advised." ], "chips": [ "$100 each way", "$35 inside Hawaii", "Soft-sided only", "8 weeks old" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" } ] }, { "id": "hawaiian", "name": "Hawaiian", "cabin": "Yes, under the same pets-in-cabin page as Alaska.", "fee": "$100 per carrier", "feeNote": "Each way. $35 each way when the whole trip is inside Hawaii. The page says these fees are for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.", "carrier": "Same rule as Alaska: soft-sided, listed as size 50, 17 × 11 × 9.5 in. Hard-sided kennels are not allowed in the cabin.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "Same age, carrier, and destination limits as the shared Alaska and Hawaiian page. A separate Hawaiian-only fee is not stated.", "body": [ "Hawaiian does not publish a separate cabin-pet fee on its own page. The pets-in-cabin policy is titled for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and the fee footnote says the amounts are for travel on either airline. That is $100 each way per kennel or carrier, and $35 each way when the trip stays wholly inside Hawaii.", "The animal list, the 8-week age rule for dogs, cats, and rabbits, the soft-sided carrier size, and the places that do not take a cabin pet are the same sentences as on the Alaska row. A weight limit is not stated. A breed limit is not stated. If the itinerary also uses another airline, that airline’s fee may be charged instead, and the page says to check with them." ], "chips": [ "Same page as Alaska", "$100 each way", "$35 inside Hawaii" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" } ] }, { "id": "jetblue", "name": "JetBlue", "cabin": "Yes. Small dogs and cats only. No large dogs. Accepted on all domestic flights.", "fee": "Not stated", "feeNote": "The pet page says a pet fee is charged, including a second fee and a second seat for a second pet. Neither that page nor the optional-fees page gives the dollar amount.", "carrier": "No larger than 17 × 12.5 × 8.5 in. Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers are both accepted. One pet per carrier.", "weight": "Not stated. The page says no large dogs are accommodated, and it does not give a pound limit.", "limits": "Not accepted to or from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago, or the UK and Europe cities listed on the page. Age not stated. An unaccompanied minor cannot travel with a pet. No Mint, exit row, bulkhead, or seat with no under-seat stowage.", "body": [ "JetBlue accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. It says no large dogs are accommodated. A maximum of two pets per traveler is allowed, each in its own carrier, and the second pet needs a second seat and another pet fee. One pet per carrier. The pet page never states the dollar fee. The optional services and fees page does not list a pet fee either. The only pet price on the pet page is a carrier sold at the JFK Terminal 5 counter for $55, which is the price of the bag, not the charge to fly.", "Carriers cannot exceed 17 inches long, 12.5 inches wide, and 8.5 inches high. Soft-sided and hard-sided are both accepted, with a leak-proof bottom and ventilation. The pet must be able to stand up and move around. A weight limit is not stated, and an age minimum is not stated. The pet and carrier count as one personal item in one section of the page and as the carry-on item in another. The pet stays zipped in the carrier at the airport and on the plane. You may hold the carrier on your lap during the flight. For taxi, takeoff, and landing it goes under the seat, unless you bought an extra seat, in which case it still goes under the seat for those phases and may sit on the empty seat during the flight.", "Pets are accepted on all domestic flights. They are not accepted to or from Colombia (Barranquilla, Cali, Cartagena, Medellín), the Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago), Ecuador (Guayaquil), Guatemala City, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras (San Pedro Sula), Trinidad and Tobago, or the UK and Europe cities the page names: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Madrid, and Milan. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands require vaccination documents. An unaccompanied minor cannot travel with a pet. You cannot sit in an exit row, a bulkhead, a Mint seat, or any seat that cannot stow a bag underneath." ], "chips": [ "Fee not stated", "17 × 12.5 × 8.5 in", "Small dogs and cats", "No large dogs" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/legal/fees", "label": "JetBlue optional services and fees" } ] }, { "id": "frontier", "name": "Frontier", "cabin": "Yes, within the US. Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small household birds. Not in the cargo hold.", "fee": "$149 per pet", "feeNote": "Per direction, and the optional-services page says the charge is non-refundable. The pet FAQ says “a one-way fee” and does not print the number.", "carrier": "Hard-sided up to 18 × 14 × 8 in. Soft-sided up to 18 × 14 × 11 in. Soft-sided is recommended. It must fit under the seat.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "At least 8 weeks old. One pet in the cabin per passenger, and one adult dog or cat per container. Ordinary pets are not allowed on international flights. A dog breed limit is not stated.", "body": [ "Frontier’s pet FAQ says yes: domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small household birds can travel on flights within the US, in the cabin, for a one-way fee. The FAQ does not print the amount. The optional-services page does: Pet Charge, $149 per pet, per direction, non-refundable. Pets are not carried in the cargo hold, and checked pets are not allowed.", "The carrier must let the pet stand, turn around, and lie down, and it must fit under the seat in front of you. Hard-sided maximum is 18 × 14 × 8 inches. Soft-sided maximum is 18 × 14 × 11 inches. A weight limit is not stated. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old. Each passenger may travel with one pet in the cabin, and only one adult dog or cat per container. The pet stays in the container the whole time.", "Only service dogs are allowed on international flights, and they must meet CDC requirements. A customer with a trained service dog may also bring one cabin pet if both sets of rules are met. A breed limit for dogs is not stated. The not-allowed list names large birds such as parrots and macaws, rodents including mice, rats, and squirrels, plus beavers, ferrets, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, and insects. Add the pet during booking under Cabin Pet, or later in Manage Trip." ], "chips": [ "$149 per direction", "8 weeks old", "One pet per passenger", "US flights" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/do-you-allow-pets-on-the-plane", "sources": [ { "url": "https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/do-you-allow-pets-on-the-plane", "label": "Frontier pets onboard" }, { "url": "https://www.flyfrontier.com/optional-services/", "label": "Frontier optional services" } ] }, { "id": "spirit", "name": "Spirit", "cabin": "Yes, on domestic flights, for an extra charge. Dogs, cats, and in some cities rabbits and small household birds.", "fee": "Not stated", "feeNote": "The contract says there is a service charge for each pet carrier and does not give the amount. The pet help article returned an error when we tried to read it.", "carrier": "Maximum 18 × 14 × 9 in. It must fit under the seat, and the pet must be able to stand and turn around.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "Cabin pets are not accepted on international flights, except service animals when the destination allows them. One container per guest, up to two similar pets inside it, and no more than six containers on the airplane. Age not stated. Breed not stated. Rabbits and birds are not accepted to or from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.", "body": [ "Spirit’s pet help article did not load. The request returned an error, so this row does not use it. What follows is from the contract of carriage, section 6. On domestic flights, including between the US and its territories, Spirit accepts domesticated dogs, cats, and in some cities rabbits and small household birds, for an extra charge. The contract says there is a service charge for each pet carrier. It does not state the dollar amount, so the fee is not stated.", "The container has to fit under the seat. The maximum size is 18 × 14 × 9 inches, and the pet must be able to stand and turn around. One container per guest. Up to two similar pets, such as two dogs or two cats, may share it if they fit, and they may not come out during the flight. A flight may carry six pet containers. A weight limit is not stated. An age minimum is not stated in the contract. A breed limit is not stated.", "Cabin pets are not accepted on international flights, except a service animal when the destination permits it and the guest meets the service-animal rules. Emotional support animals and service animals in training are accepted as cabin pets, for an extra charge, and they have to meet the pet rules. Rabbits and birds are not accepted to or from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. An unaccompanied minor cannot travel with a pet. The carrier counts toward the carry-on allowance." ], "chips": [ "Fee not stated", "18 × 14 × 9 in", "Domestic flights", "Help page did not load" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" } ] } ], "dotRule": { "title": "A service dog is not a cabin pet", "body": "The Department of Transportation’s final rule on traveling by air with service animals defines a service animal as a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. It says species other than dogs, emotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in training are not service animals. The rule allows airlines to recognize emotional support animals as pets rather than service animals. The Department’s consumer web pages on service animals and on flying with a pet did not load when we tried to read them, so this note is taken from the final-rule PDF on transportation.gov.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-12/Final%20Service%20Animal%20Rule.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-12/Final%20Service%20Animal%20Rule.pdf", "label": "DOT final rule, Traveling by Air with Service Animals" } ] }, "faq": [ { "theme": "The short yes", "q": "Can I bring my dog in the cabin on a US airline?", "a": "Yes, if the dog is small enough for that airline’s carrier and the route allows a pet. American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Frontier, and Spirit all allow a small dog in the cabin on at least some US flights. The dog stays in a carrier under the seat. It is not a free bag. Hawaiian uses the same cabin page as Alaska.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/pet-policy", "label": "Southwest pet policy" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/do-you-allow-pets-on-the-plane", "label": "Frontier pets onboard" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" } ] }, { "theme": "The fee", "q": "What does it cost to fly a dog in the cabin?", "a": "One way, the published cabin fee is $150 per kennel on American, $150 on Delta for tickets issued on or after April 8, 2025 within the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, and $150 on United. Southwest charges $125 per carrier on the US mainland and $35 between the Hawaiian islands. Alaska and Hawaiian charge $100 per carrier, or $35 when the whole trip is inside Hawaii. Frontier charges $149 per pet, per direction. JetBlue and Spirit do not state a dollar amount on the pages we could read.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html", "label": "Southwest optional travel charges" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.flyfrontier.com/optional-services/", "label": "Frontier optional services" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/legal/fees", "label": "JetBlue optional services and fees" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" } ] }, { "theme": "The carrier", "q": "How big can the carrier be?", "a": "It depends on the airline, and the carrier has to fit under the seat. American recommends a soft-sided carrier of 18 × 11 × 11 inches. Delta recommends the same size and does not state a single required maximum. United allows a hard-sided carrier up to 9 × 17.5 × 12 inches or a soft-sided carrier up to 11 × 18 × 11 inches. Southwest allows other carriers up to 18 × 10.5 × 10 inches. Alaska and Hawaiian list a soft-sided carrier of 17 × 11 × 9.5 inches and do not allow a hard-sided kennel in the cabin. JetBlue’s maximum is 17 × 12.5 × 8.5 inches. Frontier allows 18 × 14 × 8 inches hard-sided or 18 × 14 × 11 inches soft-sided. Spirit’s maximum is 18 × 14 × 9 inches.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/What-type-of-pet-carriers-can-I-bring", "label": "Southwest pet carrier rules" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/do-you-allow-pets-on-the-plane", "label": "Frontier pets onboard" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" } ] }, { "theme": "Hawaii", "q": "Can my dog fly in the cabin to Hawaii?", "a": "Often, no. American does not allow a carry-on pet to or from Hawaii. Delta does not allow cabin pets on flights to Hawaii. United does not allow pets to, from, or through Hawaii. Southwest’s contract of carriage accepts no pets between the continental United States and Hawaii, while the fee chart still lists $35 between the Hawaiian islands. Alaska and Hawaiian do allow a cabin pet on the shared policy, including travel wholly inside Hawaii for $35, with extra rules for which animals may go to which island. JetBlue’s banned-destination list does not name Hawaii.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/pet-travel/overview", "label": "Delta pet travel overview" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/swa-resources/pdfs/corporate-commitments/contract-of-carriage.pdf", "label": "Southwest contract of carriage" }, { "url": "https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/travel-fees.html", "label": "Southwest optional travel charges" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" } ] }, { "theme": "Service dogs", "q": "Do I pay a pet fee for a service dog or an emotional support dog?", "a": "A trained service dog is not the cabin pet described on this page. DOT’s final rule defines a service animal as a dog individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability, and it says emotional support animals are not service animals. Airlines may treat an emotional support animal as a pet. American lists service animals at no charge. Alaska and Hawaiian say trained service animals travel free. United says therapy and emotional support cats and dogs must fly as pets. Spirit’s contract accepts emotional support animals as cabin pets for an extra charge. JetBlue’s dollar fee for a pet is not stated, and its service-animal rules are on a different page.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-12/Final%20Service%20Animal%20Rule.pdf", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020-12/Final%20Service%20Animal%20Rule.pdf", "label": "DOT final rule, Traveling by Air with Service Animals" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/policies/pets-traveling-with-pets/pets-in-cabin", "label": "Alaska and Hawaiian pets in cabin" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" } ] }, { "theme": "Missing numbers", "q": "Which airlines do not state a cabin pet fee?", "a": "JetBlue and Spirit. JetBlue’s traveling-with-pets page says a pet fee is charged and never gives the amount, and the optional-fees page does not list one. Spirit’s contract of carriage says there is a service charge for each pet carrier and does not give the amount. Spirit’s pet help article returned an error, so we did not fill the gap from anywhere else. A weight limit is also not stated for American (except the 20-pound combined cap in First or Business on a 3-cabin A321T), Delta, Southwest, Alaska, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Frontier, or Spirit. United is the airline that says there is no weight limit.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/flying-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-21", "sourceUrl": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/traveling-with-pets", "label": "JetBlue traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.jetblue.com/legal/fees", "label": "JetBlue optional services and fees" }, { "url": "https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf", "label": "Spirit contract of carriage" }, { "url": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/traveling-with-pets.html", "label": "United traveling with pets" }, { "url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/special-assistance/pets.jsp", "label": "American Airlines pets page" } ] } ] }, { "name": "trains", "title": "Amtrak pet policy: traveling by train with a dog", "description": "Can dogs ride Amtrak? Carrier size, the 20-pound limit, the seven-hour cap, trains that do not take pets, and Brightline’s fee. Rules copied from official pages.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "quickAnswer": { "text": "Yes. Amtrak’s pet page allows a dog or cat in a carrier on most trains, in Coach and Acela Business class, when the pet and carrier together weigh no more than 20 pounds and the trip, including transfers, is no longer than seven hours. The terms and conditions page is stricter and says Coach only, and neither page states the dollar fee: Amtrak says it varies by route and appears when you reserve. Brightline charges $10 within and between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach, and $45 between Orlando and all other destinations.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy", "label": "Amtrak refund and cancellation policy" }, { "url": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "label": "Amtrak Cascades pets guide" }, { "url": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "label": "Brightline terms of service" } ] }, "operators": [ { "id": "amtrak", "name": "Amtrak", "pets": "Yes, on most trains. Dogs and cats only, in a carrier.", "fee": "Not stated", "feeNote": "A fee is charged for each travel segment. The amount varies by route and is shown in the price summary when you reserve.", "carrier": "Hard or soft sided, leak-proof and ventilated, up to 19 × 14 × 10.5 in. It counts as one carry-on.", "weight": "20 lb combined, pet and carrier.", "limits": "Seven hours, including transfers. Coach and Acela Business on the pet page; Coach only on the terms page. Not on Auto Train, Gold Runner, or Amtrak Connection services.", "body": [ "Amtrak’s pet page says only dogs and cats may travel as pets, and that you bring the carrier. Reservations are limited to one pet per customer. The pet must be at least eight weeks old, and it must be odorless, harmless, not disruptive, and in no need of attention during the trip. You read and sign a Pet Release and Indemnification Agreement for each travel segment. Signing it is how you certify that vaccinations are up to date. Amtrak says it does not accept liability for the pet’s health. It does not ship pets, and it does not take them as checked baggage. The pet travels with a person.", "The carrier may be hard or soft sided. It must be leak-proof and well ventilated, and no larger than 19 inches long by 14 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. The pet and the carrier together must weigh no more than 20 pounds. The pet must be able to sit, lie down, and stay entirely inside without touching the sides. One pet per carrier. On the train, the carrier goes under your seat, not under the seat in front of you. The same page makes one exception: on Amtrak Cascades, you may put the carrier on the floor in front of the seat next to you. The carrier counts as one piece of carry-on baggage. It stays closed in the station and on the train, and you stay with it. Pets are not allowed in any Amtrak station lounge or First Class waiting area.", "The two Amtrak pages do not describe the same seats. The pet page permits pets in Coach class and Acela Business class. It bars Acela First class seating, First Class private rooms, non-Acela Business class, food service cars, and other accommodations. On Keystone and Pennsylvanian trains, it also bars the Quiet Car. The terms and conditions page says ticketed dogs and cats are welcome in Coach class only, and that they may not travel in food service cars, Business class, First class, or bedroom accommodations. That terms page also says pet reservations are required, a fee applies, and space is first come, first served. The pet page says the fee is assessed for each travel segment, varies by route, and appears in the price summary at reservation. A dollar amount is not stated on either page.", "The pet page names the trips that are closed. Travel with pets in Canada is not available on the Adirondack, the Maple Leaf, or Amtrak Cascades. Pets are not available on the Auto Train, the Gold Runner, or Amtrak Connection services. The terms page says travel with pets is not available on Thruway Connecting Services and on certain Amtrak trains, and not on those same three trains in Canada. A full list of trains that do accept a pet is not stated. The pet page does name the routes that put pets in one specific Coach car: Amtrak Cascades, Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, Illini, Lincoln Service, Saluki, Pere Marquette, Wolverine, Blue Water, Hiawatha, and Missouri River Runner. On other pet-friendly routes, it says you and the pet may ride in any Coach car. Whether the US-only portion of the Adirondack or the Maple Leaf accepts a pet is not stated. A breed limit is not stated." ], "chips": [ "20 lb with carrier", "7-hour cap", "One pet per customer", "Dollar fee not stated" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy", "label": "Amtrak refund and cancellation policy" } ] }, { "id": "cascades", "name": "Amtrak Cascades", "pets": "Yes, in Coach car 4. Dogs and cats only.", "fee": "$29 per reservation", "feeNote": "The Cascades rider guide also lists $58 round trip. Amtrak.com does not print this dollar amount.", "carrier": "Hard or soft sided, leak-proof and ventilated, up to 19 × 14 × 10.5 in. On the floor in front of the next seat.", "weight": "20 lb combined, pet and carrier.", "limits": "Seven hours. Coach only, car 4. No more than five pets reserved per train. Not into Canada. Not on Thruway or POINT buses.", "body": [ "The Amtrak Cascades rider guide is the page that prints a dollar fee. It says cats and dogs are the only pets accepted, one pet and one carrier per passenger, with a combined weight of 20 pounds. The carrier maximum is 19 inches long by 14 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. It may be hard or soft sided, and it must be leak-proof and well ventilated. The pet must be able to sit and lie down without touching the sides. The pet must be at least eight weeks old. The pet fare on that page is $29 per reservation, and $58 round trip. The Amtrak.com pet page does not print those amounts. It says fees vary by route and show up when you reserve.", "On Cascades, pets are permitted only in Coach cars, and only in Coach car number 4. The carrier stays on the floor in front of the seat next to you. It is not allowed on a seat. The guide says the spot in front of the aisle seat, rather than the window seat, keeps the carrier away from the heater, which could get too hot. No more than five pets are reserved on a train. Service animals do not count toward that limit. Travel on the train is limited to seven hours, and a passenger making a connection must finish within seven hours of leaving the first station. Pets are not allowed into Canada. The guide gives quarantine restrictions as the reason. Pets are not permitted on Thruway or POINT bus service, and a pet reservation cannot be combined with a multi-ride, monthly, or Rail Plus ticket. An unaccompanied minor cannot travel with a pet.", "The Cascades guide says a pet reservation can only be made with an agent at 1-800-USA-RAIL or at a staffed station, first come, first served. At a staffed station, check in at the ticket office no later than 30 minutes before departure. Amtrak’s main pet page says 45 minutes at staffed stations, so the two pages do not match. At an unstaffed Cascades station, the conductor confirms eligibility and has you sign the release on the train. A waiver is required for each leg. The guide says there is not time for a potty break at stops, and asks you to take the pet out before departure. The pet stays inside the carrier in the station and on the train, and you stay with the pet. Amtrak may refuse or remove a pet that is disruptive or that needs attention. It does not accept liability for the pet’s health. If service is disrupted, it will try to find a pet-friendly hotel and does not guarantee one." ], "chips": [ "$29 per reservation", "Coach car 4", "Five pets per train", "Not into Canada" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "sources": [ { "url": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "label": "Amtrak Cascades pets guide" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" } ] }, { "id": "brightline", "name": "Brightline", "pets": "Yes. Dogs and cats only, in a carrier past security and on the train.", "fee": "$10 or $45", "feeNote": "$10 within and between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. $45 between Orlando and all other destinations. Same on SMART Saver, SMART, and PREMIUM.", "carrier": "Closed hard or soft sided, leak-proof, no larger than 17 × 10 × 10 in, under the seat or on your lap.", "weight": "Not stated", "limits": "One pet per passenger age 13 or older. Add the pet at least 10 minutes before departure. A trip-length limit is not stated.", "body": [ "Brightline’s terms of service, which say they were updated October 2, 2026, allow dogs and cats only. An adult, age 13 or older, may bring one pet. The pet rides in a closed, leak-proof carrier, hard or soft sided, no larger than 17 × 10 × 10 inches, under the seat or on your lap. A weight limit is not stated. A breed limit is not stated. A maximum trip length is not stated. The pet must be at least eight weeks old, odorless, harmless, not disruptive, and in no need of attention during travel. Brightline does not allow pets as checked baggage. The pet travels with the passenger, and that passenger is responsible for the pet.", "The fee table in those terms lists $10 on SMART Saver, SMART, and PREMIUM for travel within and between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach. It lists $45 on the same three fare types for travel between Orlando and all other destinations. Add the dog or cat in the reservation’s passenger details at least 10 minutes before departure. The terms say failure to do that may mean the pet is refused. In the lobby and outside the station, the pet is on a leash. Past security, in lounge areas, and on the train, the pet stays in the carrier. A pet relief area is outside the West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale stations. Whether the other stations have one is not stated.", "You may bring the carrier and one personal item. A carry-on bag in addition to the carrier and that personal item is not allowed. Brightline says it does not rent carriers. A limited quantity may be for sale, and additional fees apply. The sale price is not stated. Brightline may refuse or remove a disruptive or aggressive pet. On a cancellation, the pet fee is treated as an ancillary fee. On Smart Saver, the ticket is forfeited and the pet fee is returned as a travel credit for the full amount paid. On SMART Select and PREMIUM Select, cancel at least five minutes before departure and the pet fee comes back as a travel credit for the full amount. On SMART Flex and PREMIUM Flex, the same five-minute window returns the pet fee to the original form of payment." ], "chips": [ "$10 in South Florida", "$45 via Orlando", "17 × 10 × 10 in", "One pet, age 13+" ], "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "label": "Brightline terms of service" } ] } ], "faq": [ { "theme": "The short answer", "q": "Can I take my dog on Amtrak?", "a": "Yes, if the dog fits the carrier and the trip is short enough. Amtrak’s pet page says dogs and cats may travel on most trains, in a carrier, in Coach class and Acela Business class. The pet and carrier together must weigh no more than 20 pounds, and a pet reservation is limited to seven hours, including transfer time. The terms and conditions page says ticketed dogs and cats are welcome in Coach class only. A complete list of every train that accepts a pet is not stated.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" } ] }, { "theme": "The fee", "q": "What is the Amtrak pet fee?", "a": "Amtrak’s pet page does not state a dollar amount. It says pet fees vary by route and are shown in the price summary when you reserve, and that the fee is assessed for each travel segment. The Amtrak Cascades rider guide states a pet fare of $29 per reservation, and $58 round trip, for that service. Whether the fee can be paid with Amtrak Guest Rewards points is not stated. The refund page says add-ons such as pets follow the cancellation policy of the fare you bought.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "label": "Amtrak Cascades pets guide" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy", "label": "Amtrak refund and cancellation policy" } ] }, { "theme": "The carrier", "q": "How big can my dog and carrier be on Amtrak?", "a": "The pet and carrier together must weigh no more than 20 pounds. The carrier may be hard or soft sided, must be leak-proof and well ventilated, and must be no larger than 19 inches long by 14 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. The pet must be able to sit, lie down, and stay entirely inside without touching the sides. One pet per carrier. The carrier counts as one piece of carry-on baggage. On board it goes under your seat, not under the seat in front of you, except on Amtrak Cascades, where the pet page allows the floor in front of the next seat. A breed limit is not stated.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" } ] }, { "theme": "Trip length", "q": "How long a train trip can my dog take on Amtrak?", "a": "Amtrak’s pet page says a pet reservation is limited to seven hours of total travel time, including transfer time between trains when the trip has more than one segment. The top of that page says pets are allowed only on trips up to 7 hours on most routes, and that some restrictions apply. The Cascades rider guide says time on the train is limited to seven hours, and that a connection must be finished within seven hours of leaving the first station.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "label": "Amtrak Cascades pets guide" } ] }, { "theme": "Routes", "q": "Which Amtrak trains do not allow pets?", "a": "Amtrak’s pet page says travel with pets in Canada is not available on the Adirondack, the Maple Leaf, or Amtrak Cascades, and that pets are not available on the Auto Train, the Gold Runner, or Amtrak Connection services. The terms page says pets are not available on Thruway Connecting Services or on certain Amtrak trains, and not on the Adirondack, Maple Leaf, or Amtrak Cascades in Canada. Whether a pet may ride the US-only portion of the Adirondack or the Maple Leaf is not stated. The pet page names routes that use one Coach car for pets: Amtrak Cascades, Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, Illini, Lincoln Service, Saluki, Pere Marquette, Wolverine, Blue Water, Hiawatha, and Missouri River Runner. On other pet-friendly routes, any Coach car. A full list of those other routes is not stated.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" } ] }, { "theme": "Class of service", "q": "Can my dog ride in business class or a private room?", "a": "Amtrak’s pet page says pets are permitted in Coach class and Acela Business class. It says they are not allowed in Acela First class seating, First Class private rooms, non-Acela Business class, food service cars, or other accommodations. On Keystone and Pennsylvanian trains, pets are not allowed in the Quiet Car, and they are not allowed in station lounges or First Class waiting areas. The terms and conditions page says Coach class only, and bars food service cars, Business class, First class, and bedroom accommodations. The Cascades rider guide says Coach cars only, in Coach car number 4.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" }, { "url": "https://amtrakcascades.com/riders-guide/pets/", "label": "Amtrak Cascades pets guide" } ] }, { "theme": "Service dogs", "q": "Do I pay a pet fee for a service dog on Amtrak?", "a": "A fee for a service animal is not stated. Amtrak’s pet page says service animals are not considered pets and are welcome on all Amtrak services, including services that do not take pets. The service-animal page says a service animal is trained to do work or perform tasks directly related to a person’s disability, and may be in any area passengers may use. It says an emotional support animal is not a service animal under DOT regulations and follows the pet rules. The species Amtrak accepts as a service animal is not stated on that page. Brightline’s terms say a service animal accompanying a person with a disability is accepted at no charge.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/pets", "label": "Amtrak pets page" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/service-animals", "label": "Amtrak service animals" }, { "url": "https://www.amtrak.com/terms-and-conditions", "label": "Amtrak terms and conditions" }, { "url": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "label": "Brightline terms of service" } ] }, { "theme": "Florida", "q": "Can I take my dog on Brightline?", "a": "Yes. Brightline’s terms say dogs and cats are the only pets allowed, one per passenger age 13 or older, in a closed leak-proof carrier no larger than 17 × 10 × 10 inches, under the seat or on your lap. The fee is $10 within and between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach, and $45 between Orlando and all other destinations, on SMART Saver, SMART, and PREMIUM. Add the pet to the reservation at least 10 minutes before departure. A weight limit is not stated. A trip-length limit is not stated. A breed limit is not stated.", "pageUrl": "https://travelsuited.pages.dev/dog-friendly/us/train-travel-with-a-dog/", "lastChecked": "2026-10-22", "sourceUrl": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "sources": [ { "url": "https://www.gobrightline.com/terms-of-service", "label": "Brightline terms of service" } ] } ] } ] }