Is it expensive to travel with a dog?

Is it expensive to travel with a dog, and what else to keep in mind when planning a trip with a furry friend

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Traveling with a dog may not necessarily be more expensive than traveling alone, but it will be also due to the choices you will make during your vacation with your best furry friend.

So, if you are planning to travel with your furry friend start searching for accommodation on time, and avoid choosing a hotel with high pet fees.

First of all, don't assume and always ask if the accommodation is pet friendly or not, and if there is an additional charge. One email or phone call will save your time and reduce the possibility of misunderstandings and frustration. Although more and more people share their lives with pets a large number of accommodations are not pet friendly, many accomodations charge certain additional fees, but there are also those that are completely free.

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If you go somewhere close to place where you live you can go by car or train, and when it comes to further destinations to which you have to travel by plane, choose cheap airline companies such as Eurowings, Pegasus, Vueling, Norwegian…

Traveling by plane is very practical and easy if your pet is small and can go to the passenger cabin, but always check availability on the flight. Different companies have different procedures for pets and you should call a customer service center for an inquiry and reservation.

When planning a trip with a dog keep in mind that pets regardless of their size are generally not welcome in museums, monasteries, cathedrals and other tourist attractions. So if you are planning to visit the sights always ask in the accommodation if the dog is allowed to stay in the room, or rather choose another option like the outdoor activities with your dog for free instead of expensive galleries where pets are not welcome.

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It's always great if you can find out in advance whether an attraction is pet friendly or not so you can make certain plans, but be prepared to plan on the go. Sometimes the information may be inaccurate, or the rules may have been changed.

When making a tour plan for your trip, try to find out if the sites and attractions you plan to visit are suitable for dogs. You will find a lot of information on the websites of the sites themselves, for some you will have to visit the forums and find out from the comments, and for some you will have no idea what to expect until you show up on the spot.

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When it comes to siteseen tours that lasts shorter and when there is two of you to go, the other person can stay outside with the dog. For example, we did so during a visit to an ice cave, one of us entered while the other stayed with the dogs outside on the boat.

If the tours are not adapted for dogs and if lasts for several hours try to find accommodation whose rules are such that the dog is allowed to stay in the room. Always contact the accommodation or read their policies before planning to do this and before booking. You can also check the dog sitter variant for the city in which you are located. There are many sites that offer this type of service for a small fee.

Now when you know that your dog's company on the trip doesn't have to cost a lot of money if you spend some time for a bit more planning, take your pet on the next trip with you, why not?

Also read the posts: Responsible Guest- May your DOG recommend you? 

and From the first PAW- Dog travel tips