Pet-friendly hotels: fees found
| Hotel | Condition found | Limit to know |
|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Porto | 1 pet up to 15 kg, 25 EUR per room per night, capped at 150 EUR per stay | One pet per room |
| Pestana Porto - A Brasileira | 30 EUR per pet per night, dogs and cats, 1 pet | Only some rooms, weight limit |
| Torel Palace Porto | 2 pets up to 10 kg, 65 EUR per pet per night | High fee, pet never left alone in the room |
| Hotel Miradouro | Dogs of any size, no fee listed | Information from a third-party site: confirm in writing |
Papers to enter Portugal
From another EU country, the EU pet passport is enough if it shows the microchip and a valid rabies vaccination; the chip must be implanted before the vaccine. From outside the EU, you also need an official health certificate, and the sources we read mention advance notification before arrival and entry through the Lisbon or Porto airports. These rules change: check with the DGAV, the Portuguese veterinary authority, or your vet before booking.
Flying, driving and getting around
Airlines do not all follow the same policy: some accept small pets in the cabin in a bag with a maximum weight, others only assistance dogs. Ask the airline before buying your ticket. To reach the centre from the airport, see our Porto airport page and the one on taxis and ride-hailing in Porto, and ask the driver whether pets are accepted. We found no clear published rule for the metro and buses: ask the operator.
Choosing where to stay
Always state the animal (species, weight) when booking and get the fee confirmed in writing. Porto's hills are steep and the cobbles hot in summer: a neighbourhood with gardens nearby, such as around the Palácio de Cristal, is more pleasant. See also a hotel with a Douro view and where to stay in Porto. Talk to a vet before leaving about vaccines and parasite treatment.
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