Ways to Travel Affordably with Your Dog

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Affordable Dog Travel

Spring and summer are fast approaching and that means travel! If your family is anything like mine, you are probably planning road trips, visits with relatives, and a vacation or two! Not to mention, your family probably includes someone with paws! Try these great money-saving tips while traveling with your paw buddy:

1. If you are staying in Stockton for a Local Event
• Motel 6 Stockton North #1323 ~$44/Night
• 6717 Plymouth Road 
• I-5 at West Benjamin Holt Drive 
• Stockton CA 95207
• Phone: (209) 951-8120 – Pets Stay Free Here
• La Quinta Inn Stockton ~$70/Night
• 2710 West March Ln
• Stockton, CA 95219
• Phone: 1-209-952-7800- Pets Stay Free Here!! (Limit 2 Pets/ room)
• Best Western PLUS Heritage Inn~$90/Night
• 111 E March Ln
• Stockton, CA 95207-5854
• Phone: 209-474-3301 – Pet Rate $20/ day, Maximum $100/Week (Limit 2 Pets/room & 80 lbs/dog)
2. If you are traveling outside of Stockton, try this useful website to compare dog-friendly hotels, their available amenities, and the associated costs.  
3. Looking for a travel option cheaper than hotels? Try camping when traveling with your dog! 
1. While less convenient, tenting or trailering it while traveling long distances can save a lot of money. Your pooch will also get a chance to enjoy the outdoors after the long car ride! 
1. KOA Campgrounds are a great option because they are designed for short stays and are often conveniently close to the highway, major cities, and restaurants. KOA campsites typically cost around $55/night (less than half of what it costs to stay in a nice hotel for the night). Check HERE to learn about KOA’s pet policy. 
2. Some KOA’s discriminate based on breed,  but there are many other camping options available to you. You just need to conduct research ahead of time! 
4. Another way to travel as a dog owner is to arrange for a family friend to stay at your home. This way, your animals don’t have the added stress of travel. Instead they get to stay at home, be pampered, and go on walks in an environment they are comfortable in. Often times you can find a responsible high-school aged person who just wants to get away from home and will do it for free. Another option is to offer a friend ~$20/day to stay there and care for your animals.
5. Still have questions? This website has some good information on traveling with Pets.