Dogs need to get out roughly every two hours, and a gas station strip of grass doesn't count. Turn on the pet setting and the planner scores towns on parks, dog parks and pet services — vets, pet supply, groomers — and tells you what it found before you commit to the exit.
Straight answer: we score parks and pet-service density from our place data. We don't yet verify which specific hotels take dogs — always call ahead on that one.
Not every rental company is relaxed about dogs, and the fees vary wildly. EconomyBookings and Get Rent a Car both show the terms before you book, which is the part that matters when the dog is coming.
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