Traveling to Orlando with a Pet
Orlando is different from most pet destinations because many travelers spend long stretches inside attractions where pets cannot accompany them. The hotel itself matters a lot, especially if it offers pet services or if you arrange daycare and walking in advance.
Where to Stay
- Universal Orlando area for resort-style stays and entertainment
- Lake Buena Vista for access to major theme-park areas
- Downtown Orlando or Winter Park for a more local city trip
Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points
Loews Hotels pet policy
Loews operates several Orlando resort hotels and publishes a pet policy; verify the individual property.
Check the current pet policy →Best Western pet-friendly hotels
Useful for comparing road-trip-friendly alternatives.
Check the current pet policy →Tips for a Better Trip
- Do not leave pets in parked cars, even briefly.
- Plan pet care before long theme-park days.
- Ask the hotel how long pets may be left alone and whether crating is required.
Before You Leave Home
Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.
More Orlando Travel Planning
For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Orlando. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.