Cambridge and the East of England Emerge as Top Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations
Cambridge has been named the most dog-friendly city in the UK for 2024, according to a new study by Dog-friendlyHotels.com. The study analysed data from Tripadvisor and YouGov to determine the best cities and regions across the UK for dog-friendly hotels.
Key Findings
Cambridge:
Ranked as the #1 city for dog-friendly accommodation, Cambridge leads the pack with 46.31% of its hotels allowing pets (113 out of 244). Although only 6.6% of these are rated 4 stars or higher, the sheer range of options available makes Cambridge a top choice for dog-loving travellers.
Carlisle & Durham:
Carlisle boasts 31.9% dog-friendly hotels, with 28.4% of those being highly rated.
Durham also offers a solid mix of both availability and quality for dog-friendly stays.
London & Liverpool:
London, despite its large number of hotels, has only 4.4% of them listed as dog-friendly.
Liverpool ranks lowest in terms of dog-friendly hotel options, although it remains a popular destination for travellers.
Regional Highlights
East of England:
Leading the regions in terms of dog-friendly hotel availability, 24.4% of all hotels in the East of England allow pets. In total, 155 out of 564 hotels welcome dogs, making it the most pet-friendly region in the country.
North West England:
North West England stands out for quality, offering the highest percentage (11.2%) of dog-friendly hotels that are rated 4 stars or higher.
Study Methodology
This study is based on a YouGov survey of the UK’s most popular travel cities conducted in Q2 2024, with data collected in August 2024.
Tripadvisor data was used to examine dog-friendly hotels across 36 cities, focusing on those rated 4 stars or higher to emphasise quality.
Cities were ranked according to the availability and standard of pet-friendly accommodation.
For further details and to view the full rankings, visit:
www.dog-friendlyhotels.com/places