Pet-friendly vacations are booming. Each month in the United States, there are 4,800 Google searches for “pet-friendly vacation” on average, with thousands of Americans looking to explore the world with their four-legged friends.
| According to research by the American Pet Products Association ( APPA), over 70% of households in the United States own a pet during 2022. Dogs and cats are the most popular pet companions. The research also discovered that 1 in 2 pet owners (52%) would only stay at accommodation that allows furry friends. Vacation experts at Family Destinations Guide have discovered which cities in the U.S. have the most listings for pet-friendly accommodation. The team took 50 of the most populated cities in the U.S. and used data from vacation rental site Vrbo to discover how many accommodation listings in each city allow pets. Location Number of Pet-Friendly Accommodation Listings The following 20 cities came out on top as pet-friendly: 1.Houston, Texas 478 2. Dallas, Texas 470 3. San Diego, California 467 4. Jacksonville, Florida 466 5. Orlando, Florida 464 6. San Antonio, Texas 463 7. Phoenix, Arizona 458 8. Los Angeles, California 440 9. Chicago, Illinois 440 10. New York, New York 439 11. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 428 12. Las Vegas, Nevada 424 13. Denver, Colorado 419 14. Austin, Texas 416 15. Seattle, Washington 390 16. Atlanta, Georgia 340 17. San Francisco, California 336 18. Washington DC 298 19. San Jose, California 250 20. Boston, Massachusetts 143 Houston, Texas, takes first place as the most pet-friendly destination in the US, with 478 listings for pet-friendly accommodation. Three other Texan cities also make the top 20: Dallas has 470 pet-friendly listings, San Antonio has 463, and Austin has 416. With over 89 state parks, there’s plenty for holidaymakers and their pets to explore. San Diego, California, came in third place, with 467 pet-friendly accommodation listings. Other Californian cities, including Los Angeles with 440 and San Francisco with 336, also made the list. There are plenty of dog-friendly beaches to explore along the Golden State, including Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach in Santa Barbara, and Fort Funston in San Francisco. Two cities in Florida take fourth and fifth place, with Jacksonville having 466 pet-friendly accommodation listings and Orlando having 464. The Sunshine State also boasts some of the country’s best canine playgrounds, including Dog Wood Park in Jacksonville and Lake Winter Park in downtown Orlando. Some other cities that scored highly include Phoenix, Arizona, with 458 pet-friendly listings, Chicago, Illinois, with 440 and New York City, with 439. |
A spokesperson from Family Destinations Guide said:
“Pet-friendly vacations are booming. Taking your pet with you on holiday gives you the peace of mind of knowing they are safe and happy. You can enjoy having them by your side to make unforgettable memories together. Traveling with your pet also allows you to experience new destinations you may never have thought to visit. For instance, pet-friendly café, restaurants, and attractions could lead to amazing discoveries you might never have found if it weren’t for your pet. You can also enjoy a more outdoorsy holiday exploring mountains, parks, and beaches.”
About Family Destinations Guide
Family Destinations Guide is an online advice platform that provides expert knowledge and advice on travel destinations worldwide.
Methodology
50 of the most populated cities in the US were used. Data was then collected from Vrbo, using the “pet-friendly” tab to calculate how many pet-friendly accommodation listings they were in each city. The cities were then organized from highest to lowest.
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