Holidaymakers Choosing To Leave Pets At Home

Updated 3 April 2019 | by Lara McComish

Pet owners may find themselves in the doghouse, after a drop in demand for pet-friendly holiday rentals. Clickstay offers a range of pet-friendly villas and apartments worldwide, but despite the available choice, there has been a decline so far this year (2019). In fact, searches for “pet-friendly” accommodation is down 23% compared to the same period in 2018. 

Searches for pet-friendly holiday rentals in 2019 (versus 2018)

Pet-friendly villas in France down 28%
Pet-friendly villas in Spain down 49%
Pet-friendly villas in Portugal  down 47%

The obvious takeaway from this is that people obviously don't love their pets enough...

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Too soon? Ok, sorry!

Brexit has perhaps left holidaymakers and their pets unsure about the future costs or procedures of visiting the European Union.  Despite this, one unexpected destination is proving to be a top dog... 

Pet-friendly villas in Italy up 47%

Maybe it's the cuisine?

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However, there's one real surge that is undeniable. Staycation anyone?

Pet-friendly holiday houses in United Kingdom up 326%

Don't go on holiday without the whole family - furry friends included. We have pet-friendly villas and apartments worldwide