Dog-Friendly Rental Cars
The decision to take your pup on a road trip adventure is easy. But finding a rental car that allows dogs may be trickier. Traveling sometimes comes with unexpected circumstances, so don’t be taken by surprise when you find out your rental car won’t allow canine companions to ride along. Planning ahead to find a dog-friendly rental is crucial for a smooth cruising trip, so here’s just how to do it!
Getting Started
When searching for the perfect rental for your family and furry friend, make sure to communicate with the agent or company about bringing along a dog. Take note of the pet policy as they explain it to you and keep a record of your dog-friendly reservation. This ensures you have record copies that you are bringing a pet in the case you get fined for lack of communication about your pooch riding.
It’s also helpful to get the name of the agent helping you so you can revert back to them and your initial conversation if you have any further questions about policy or your rental! Many pet policies will require it, and even if they don’t, it’s still a smart decision to secure your pup with a doggie seatbelt or crate to have a fun and safe ride.
Rentals Cars
Advantage Rent A Car
- Reservations: 800-777-5500
- Customer Service: 800-777-5500
Rentals are available in: Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Nashville, TN, Orlando, FL, and Tampa, FL.
Rental is pet-friendly with no additional fees, but do require you to return the car cleaned up so try and pick up any dog hair before returning! Renters also accept any damage charges caused by the pet, such as scratches or excess fur.
Alamo
- Reservations: 844-354-6962
- Customer Service: 844-357-5138
This dog-friendly rental company offers service around the nation and world, so Alamo is a great option if you’re traveling to a less popular rental area!
Rental is pet-friendly with no additional fees, but policy requires dogs to be crated and secure. Service animals are allowed to ride crate-free, but locations vary in policy so be sure to check your location’s pet policy. To avoid a cleaning fee, make sure to return it free of dog hair!
Avis Rent A Car
- Reservations: 800-633-3469
- Customer Service: 800-352-7900
Avis is available in various locations nationwide and around the world!
Rental riding for dogs is at no additional cost in U.S. and Canada locations. Owners accept damage costs if there are damages caused by pets. Return the rental clean to avoid a $250 cleaning fee.
Dollar Car Rental
- Reservations online
There are over 800 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Dollar Car Rental has no advance notice for pets no additional fees. Dollar recommends a blanket to cover car cushions to avoid damage and suggests your dog be crated.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Reservations: 855-266-9289
- Customer Service: 855-266-9565
Enterprise’s dog-friendly rentals are available in standard cars, trucks, and exotic models with 8,000 locations across the U.S.
Pets must be crated in rentals and return the car clean to avoid damage or cleaning fees. Service animals may ride without a carrier.