Italy’s primary rail business is permitting guests to bring their dogs on trains totally free this summer season.
Trenitalia, the nation’s primary operator, just recently revealed that little family pets consisting of cats and dogs do not require to spend for the next couple of months.
Which animals can take a trip totally free on Italy’s trains?
Trenitalia is providing guests the possibility to bring their little family pets with them without paying this summer season.
Dogs, cats and other family pets can take a trip on the house if they fit within a provider determining an optimum of 70x30x50 centimetres. Animals need to be put within the provider throughout the journey and guests can just bring one animal per individual.
The deal stands for journeys on Trenitalia’s Freccia e Intercity trains. It is available for guests taking a trip very first and 2nd class, in addition to on Executive, Business, Premium and Requirement tickets.
The rail business is permitting family pets to take a trip totally free up until 15 September 2022.
Italo, another rail business, likewise allows dogs weighing approximately 5 kgs to take a trip totally free inside a provider.
Can I bring a bigger dog?
Larger dogs are allowed to take a trip on Trenitalia trains. Nevertheless, they need to pay the animal ticket cost which differs depending upon the guest ticket.
They are also required to be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle.
To buy a animal ticket, passengers should select the “travel with your dog” option on the Trenitalia website, app or at ticket machines in stations before purchasing.
The cost of the ticket is half the cost of a regular fare for a second class or standard ticket. Larger dogs are not permitted in Executive or Premium service levels, in the Working Area, Quiet Zone or Private seating areas. They are likewise not allowed on regional trains from 7am to 9am Monday to Friday.
On Italo trains, larger dogs also need a ticket, priced depending on the journey. The operator allows large dogs to travel in a “reserved space” next to passengers.
Does my dog need a passport?
Pet owners are needed to bring their dog’s canine registry certificate and health booklet when travelling.
For foreign nationals, a family pet passport can be provided instead. European pet passports can be obtained from an authorised vet.
Where can I stay with a dog in Italy?
There are many pet-friendly accommodation options throughout Italy.
On the island of Sicily, there are several villas where guests can bring pets. Rental site ‘Villatravellers’ has a selection of properties in different locations around the island including by the sea.
The accommodation site ‘Dog Welcome’ also lists holiday homes and apartments, B&Bs, camping sites, and country houses that welcome guests with pets across Italy.
Rome ranks as one of the best cities for travelling with pets with nearly 600 hotels that welcome dogs.
How can I keep my dog safe in Italy’s heatwave?
With Italy in the grip of a heatwave, some precautions must be taken when bringing a pet on holiday.
Dogs are at risk of heatstroke if not looked after properly. The symptoms of heatstroke are heavy panting, lethargy, drooling and vomiting.
Travellers should make sure they give their dog plenty of extra water. They should likewise keep their dog as cool as possible by going for walks early in the morning or in the evening. Pets should never be left inside cars.
Owners should likewise look out for hot pavement surface areas and sand which can burn a dog’s paws.
