Traveling to Salt Lake City with a Pet
Salt Lake City combines a straightforward urban stay with quick access to mountain scenery. It is a useful base for road trips, ski-country travel and summer hiking, but trail restrictions, snow conditions and altitude all deserve extra attention when a pet is along.
Where to Stay
- Downtown for restaurants, events and central hotels
- Sugar House for parks and a neighborhood atmosphere
- Cottonwood Heights for quicker access to mountain canyons
Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points
Kimpton pet-friendly hotels
Kimpton provides a pet-friendly boutique option in Salt Lake City.
Check the current pet policy →Best Western pet-friendly hotels
Useful for additional Utah road-trip lodging.
Check the current pet policy →Tips for a Better Trip
- Some watershed areas restrict dogs, so verify trail rules before heading into the canyons.
- Winter road salt and snow can irritate paws.
- Altitude and dry air increase water needs during exercise.
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 Salt Lake City Travel Planning
For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for Salt Lake City. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.