Traveling with your pet in Italy

Timi checked the paperwork, Mili already scouted the best spots. Follow the three steps below, or jump straight to the topic you need.

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How to use this guide

Three steps, in the order most trips need them.

  1. Sort the paperworkMicrochip, rabies vaccine and the right travel document. Start with Documents.
  2. Book the tripChoose how you'll travel and where you'll sleep: Getting There and Where to Stay.
  3. Follow the checklistA plan from six weeks out to the day you fly. Open the Checklist.

Everything you need, by topic

35 guides across 8 topics, updated September 2026.

  • Flat lay of a pet passport, vaccination record, microchip scanner and leash on a wooden table

    Documents

    Pet passports, microchips, vaccinations, and border rules for Italy.

    6 guides
  • Shiba Inu in a pilot uniform and sunglasses in front of a small airplane

    Getting There

    Airline, train, car, and ferry rules for traveling with your pet in Italy.

    5 guides
  • Golden retriever napping on a fluffy pink rug wearing a sleep mask

    Where to Stay

    Finding pet-friendly hotels, Airbnbs, and farm stays in Italy.

    5 guides
  • Vet in gloves gently examining a golden retriever puppy on a clinic table

    Health & Emergency

    Emergency vets, 24-hour clinics, and insurance for pets traveling in Italy.

    5 guides
  • Dog enjoying a dog-friendly treat cup at a café counter

    Eating Out

    Pet-friendly restaurants and cafés across Italy.

    3 guides
  • Spaniel leaping along a sunny green path in the woods

    Activities

    Off-leash parks, dog beaches, and pet-friendly trails in Italy.

    4 guides
  • Woman and a dog browsing pet bowls in a pet shop aisle

    Shopping

    Pet supplies, pharmacies, and daily logistics while traveling in Italy.

    3 guides
  • Small dog lying in an open suitcase packed with clothes on a wooden floor

    Checklist

    A week-by-week checklist for traveling with your pet to Italy.

    4 guides