Pet Travel Services Market size was USD 2.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 7 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of pet travel services is estimated at USD 2.3 billion.
The global pet travel services market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, due to rising pet ownership worldwide and increasing disposable income. Animal enthusiasts adopt different types of pets such as dogs, cats, birds, and fish, treat them as family members, and ensure their care and comfort during vacations and relocations. According to the Health for Animals survey published in 2022, the ownership of cats and dogs has significantly increased globally, including in emerging economies. It also stated that families in the EU, China, and the U.S. account for over half a billion pets, especially dogs and cats. These pets require safe transportation, proper crates, and handlers to minimize stress and health risks during traveling. This has resulted in increasing demand for luxurious and comfortable pet travel services.
In addition, rising travel culture with pets has resulted in an increasing number of pet-friendly hotels, cafes, and airlines. These hotels, cafes, and public spaces provide suitable services for pets, encouraging pet owners to bring their pets along during vacations and trips. Many hotels and resorts also offer specialized tours and packages for pet-inclusive activities such as dog-friendly hikes or cat-centric city stays.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
9.7% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 2.1 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 7 billion |
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Pet Type (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Other Pet Types)
The dogs segment is projected to hold over 62.5% pet travel services market share by the end of 2037 owing to rising ownership of dogs across the globe, the presence of several travel services and solutions for dogs, and an increasing number of dog-friendly hotels, airlines, and destinations. According to the World Animal Foundation Survey 2024, there are around 500 million pet dogs, spanning numerous breeds across the globe. This has resulted in increasing demand for advanced and safer pet travel services.
In addition, global relocations due to work or lifestyle changes require professional services to transport dogs across states or countries. To cater to this, several key players are introducing dog travel services. One such example is the launch of BARK Air in April 2024 by BARK in partnership with a jet charter service. This is the world’s first airline for dogs that provides a luxurious experience for dogs from booking to arrival and in-flight services.
Travel Type (Domestic, International)
Based on travel type, the domestic segment in pet travel services market is expected to register rapid revenue CAGR throughout the forecast period owing to the higher frequency of pet travel and relocation within countries, easier logistics in domestic travel, and an increasing number of services like pet taxis, daycare relocation, and intercity transport. Moreover, many airlines have started domestic flights for pets at affordable rates. One such example is the launch of domestic pet-friendly flights by Virgin Australia in March 2024. This is the country’s first airline to operate flights with pets onboard.
Our in-depth analysis of the global pet travel services market includes the following segments:
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Travel Type |
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North America Market Forecast
North America in pet travel services market is poised to dominate around 40.2% revenue share by the end of 2037 owing to rising pet ownership, increasing efforts by pet owners to ensure their pet's comfort during travel, and the presence of leading companies. Owners increasingly seek reliable and professional travel services to ensure safety and health while traveling. In addition to this, the expansion of pet-friendly hotels, campgrounds, and public spaces in North America and rising mobility among urban dwellers for relocations and vacations with pets is expected to fuel pet travel services market growth during the forecast period.
Around 66% of U.S. households own a pet according to the 2023-24 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). This rising pet ownership and increasing number of pet-friendly hotels, and cafes in the U.S. has encouraged companies and industry giants to develop and launch novel pet travel services and solutions. In addition, companies such as PetRelocation, Rover, and Wag Labs provide enhanced booking platforms, GPS tracking, and partnerships with travel partners to combat high rates of urban living and rising relocations.
In Canada, the pet travel services market is expected to rise at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period owing to increasing pet ownership, expanding pet-friendly infrastructure, and the presence of stringent regulations for pet travel in the country. In addition, urban migration and international moves among Canadians and rising focus on improving pet-friendly accommodations and travel services are expected to boost market growth in Canada going ahead.
Asia Pacific Market Statistics
Asia Pacific pet travel services market is likely to register rapid revenue growth during the forecast period owing to rising pet ownership and pet humanization among millennials and the urban population, improving pet-friendly infrastructure, and rising awareness about the importance of pet travel services. The increasing number of pet-friendly hotels, cafes, and recreational facilities in countries like China, India, Australia, and Japan and rising international relocations are expected to boost demand for advanced pet travel services and solutions. In addition, clearer pet transport regulations for easier cross-border movements are likely to promote market growth.
In India, rising urbanization and growing nuclear families over the years have resulted in increasing pet ownership, with several metro cities, leading the trend. High rates of domestic and international relocations with pets and the rising emergence of pet-friendly cafes, hotels, and airlines are expected to increase the demand for pet travel services. In addition, growing middle-class population, streamlined custom services and government regulations, and rising awareness of stress-free, safe pet travel are expected to boost market growth going ahead.
The China pet travel services market is likely to rise during the forecast period owing to rising adoption of dogs, cats, and exotic pets and increasing need for advanced pet transportation services. According to a report published by Research Nester, in 2023, approximately 70.2 million cats and 50.4 million dogs were kept as pets in urban households in China. This is expected to increase the demand for pet travel services. In addition, expanding pet-friendly infrastructure, and rising investments in developing innovative pet travel services and solutions are expected to boost the market growth in China.
The global pet travel services market is highly competitive, comprising global players, regional specialists, and emerging startups. The landscape of the pet travel services industry is influenced by growing global pet ownership trends, increased travel, and rising consumer preference for specialized pet care. These key players are focused on developing novel products and are strategizing several tactics such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, license agreements, and joint ventures to sustain their market position and enhance their product base. Some of the key players operating in the pet travel services market include:
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