The pet travel services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.25 billion in 2025 to $2.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing pet ownership globally, growing trend of pet humanization, rise in domestic and international travel by pet owners, limited availability of professional pet travel services historically, increasing awareness of pet welfare during travel.
The pet travel services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of technology in booking and tracking pet travel, growth of premium and specialized pet relocation services, expansion of pet-friendly accommodations and transport options, rising demand for international pet travel assistance, partnerships between airlines, travel agencies, and pet service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in domestic and international pet transportation services, increasing demand for pet relocation and boarding services, rising adoption of online booking platforms for pet travel, expansion of pet travel insurance and health certification services, focus on stress-free and comfortable travel solutions for pets.
The increase in pet adoption is expected to drive the growth of the pet travel services market in the coming years. Pet adoption involves taking in an animal from a shelter, rescue organization, or previous owner and providing it with a permanent home, rather than purchasing one from a breeder or store. The rise in pet adoption is driven by the growing trend of pet companionship, as more individuals seek emotional support and social interaction from pets in their daily lives. The pet travel services market supports this trend, as an expanding base of pet owners looks for safe and convenient options to travel with their pets, reflecting the growing number of pet-inclusive households. For example, in March 2025, the American Pet Products Association, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that 94 million US households owned at least one pet, compared with 82 million households in 2023. Therefore, the increasing rate of pet adoption is contributing to the growth of the pet travel services market.
Leading companies in the pet travel services market are focusing on developing new offerings, such as luxury airlines, to gain a competitive advantage. A luxury airline is characterized by high-end services and amenities, including spacious seating, gourmet dining, personalized service, and exclusive experiences aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and satisfaction during their journey. For example, in April 2024, BARK Inc., a U.S.-based company focused on dogs, partnered with a jet charter company to launch BARK Air. This initiative is specifically designed for pet owners traveling with their dogs, offering a tailored travel experience that ensures safe and comfortable transportation for pets. The service aims to strengthen the bond between pets and their owners while providing a seamless travel experience.
In February 2024, Blackstone Inc., a U.S.-based investment management firm, acquired Rover for approximately $2.3 billion. This acquisition is part of Blackstone's strategy to expand its portfolio within the rapidly growing pet care sector, taking advantage of the rising demand for pet services and products. By leveraging Rover's established brand and technology, Blackstone aims to enhance its offerings in the pet services market, capitalizing on the significant growth potential as more consumers prioritize pet care. Rover is an online platform based in the U.S. that specializes in providing pet travel services.
Major companies operating in the pet travel services market are PetRelocation, Air Animal Pet Movers, Happy Tails Travel Inc., Blue Collar Pet Transport, Across the Pond Pets Travel, PETport, Starwood Pet Travel, JetPetGlobal, Airpets International, CitizenShipper, Tails-A-Wagon Pet and Vehicle Transport, AirPets Relocation Services Pvt. Ltd., Pet Travel Services Guam, Pawsome Pet Travel Ltd., World Care Pet Transport LLC, PetSafe Inc., Pet Express Animal Transport, Pet Air Carrier LLC, Pet Van Lines, Pet Travel Transport, Aeropets, Airvets Pet Relocation, American Airlines Pet Cargo, Animal Airways, Animal Land Pet Movers, Crown Relocations, Delta Airlines Pet Shipping, Dog Gone Taxi, Dogtainers, Fetch Pet Care.
North America was the largest region in the pet travel services market in 2025. The regions covered in the pet travel services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pet travel services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have influenced the pet travel services market by increasing costs associated with imported pet travel equipment, monitoring devices, and specialized transport crates, affecting both domestic and international travel segments. Regions such as north america and europe, which rely on imported travel accessories and equipment, have seen higher service costs and slower adoption. While tariffs can raise operational expenses, they also encourage domestic production of travel solutions and innovative service offerings, supporting regional self-sufficiency and potential growth in the market.
The pet travel services market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides pet travel services market statistics, including pet travel services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pet travel services market share, detailed pet travel services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pet travel services industry. This pet travel services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Pet travel services encompass offerings that manage the logistics involved in safely and comfortably transporting animals from one location to another. These services cater to pet owners seeking stress-free, convenient, and time-saving transportation solutions for their pets.
These services are primarily categorized into two types domestic and international. Domestic pet travel services facilitate travel within a country's borders, aiding pet owners in relocating their pets to different regions within the country. These services cater to various pet types, including dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals.
The pet travel services market includes revenues earned by providing services such as pet travel GPS tracking options, kennel services, exercise facilities, and pet insurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The pet travel services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of technology in booking and tracking pet travel, growth of premium and specialized pet relocation services, expansion of pet-friendly accommodations and transport options, rising demand for international pet travel assistance, partnerships between airlines, travel agencies, and pet service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in domestic and international pet transportation services, increasing demand for pet relocation and boarding services, rising adoption of online booking platforms for pet travel, expansion of pet travel insurance and health certification services, focus on stress-free and comfortable travel solutions for pets.
The increase in pet adoption is expected to drive the growth of the pet travel services market in the coming years. Pet adoption involves taking in an animal from a shelter, rescue organization, or previous owner and providing it with a permanent home, rather than purchasing one from a breeder or store. The rise in pet adoption is driven by the growing trend of pet companionship, as more individuals seek emotional support and social interaction from pets in their daily lives. The pet travel services market supports this trend, as an expanding base of pet owners looks for safe and convenient options to travel with their pets, reflecting the growing number of pet-inclusive households. For example, in March 2025, the American Pet Products Association, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that 94 million US households owned at least one pet, compared with 82 million households in 2023. Therefore, the increasing rate of pet adoption is contributing to the growth of the pet travel services market.
Leading companies in the pet travel services market are focusing on developing new offerings, such as luxury airlines, to gain a competitive advantage. A luxury airline is characterized by high-end services and amenities, including spacious seating, gourmet dining, personalized service, and exclusive experiences aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and satisfaction during their journey. For example, in April 2024, BARK Inc., a U.S.-based company focused on dogs, partnered with a jet charter company to launch BARK Air. This initiative is specifically designed for pet owners traveling with their dogs, offering a tailored travel experience that ensures safe and comfortable transportation for pets. The service aims to strengthen the bond between pets and their owners while providing a seamless travel experience.
In February 2024, Blackstone Inc., a U.S.-based investment management firm, acquired Rover for approximately $2.3 billion. This acquisition is part of Blackstone's strategy to expand its portfolio within the rapidly growing pet care sector, taking advantage of the rising demand for pet services and products. By leveraging Rover's established brand and technology, Blackstone aims to enhance its offerings in the pet services market, capitalizing on the significant growth potential as more consumers prioritize pet care. Rover is an online platform based in the U.S. that specializes in providing pet travel services.
Major companies operating in the pet travel services market are PetRelocation, Air Animal Pet Movers, Happy Tails Travel Inc., Blue Collar Pet Transport, Across the Pond Pets Travel, PETport, Starwood Pet Travel, JetPetGlobal, Airpets International, CitizenShipper, Tails-A-Wagon Pet and Vehicle Transport, AirPets Relocation Services Pvt. Ltd., Pet Travel Services Guam, Pawsome Pet Travel Ltd., World Care Pet Transport LLC, PetSafe Inc., Pet Express Animal Transport, Pet Air Carrier LLC, Pet Van Lines, Pet Travel Transport, Aeropets, Airvets Pet Relocation, American Airlines Pet Cargo, Animal Airways, Animal Land Pet Movers, Crown Relocations, Delta Airlines Pet Shipping, Dog Gone Taxi, Dogtainers, Fetch Pet Care.
North America was the largest region in the pet travel services market in 2025. The regions covered in the pet travel services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pet travel services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have influenced the pet travel services market by increasing costs associated with imported pet travel equipment, monitoring devices, and specialized transport crates, affecting both domestic and international travel segments. Regions such as north america and europe, which rely on imported travel accessories and equipment, have seen higher service costs and slower adoption. While tariffs can raise operational expenses, they also encourage domestic production of travel solutions and innovative service offerings, supporting regional self-sufficiency and potential growth in the market.
The pet travel services market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides pet travel services market statistics, including pet travel services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a pet travel services market share, detailed pet travel services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the pet travel services industry. This pet travel services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Pet travel services encompass offerings that manage the logistics involved in safely and comfortably transporting animals from one location to another. These services cater to pet owners seeking stress-free, convenient, and time-saving transportation solutions for their pets.
These services are primarily categorized into two types domestic and international. Domestic pet travel services facilitate travel within a country's borders, aiding pet owners in relocating their pets to different regions within the country. These services cater to various pet types, including dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals.
The pet travel services market includes revenues earned by providing services such as pet travel GPS tracking options, kennel services, exercise facilities, and pet insurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Pet Travel Services Market Characteristics
3. Pet Travel Services Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Pet Travel Services Market Trends and Strategies
5. Pet Travel Services Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Pet Travel Services Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Pet Travel Services Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Pet Travel Services Market Segmentation
10. Pet Travel Services Market Regional and Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Pet Travel Services Market
12. China Pet Travel Services Market
13. India Pet Travel Services Market
14. Japan Pet Travel Services Market
15. Australia Pet Travel Services Market
16. Indonesia Pet Travel Services Market
17. South Korea Pet Travel Services Market
18. Taiwan Pet Travel Services Market
19. South East Asia Pet Travel Services Market
20. Western Europe Pet Travel Services Market
21. UK Pet Travel Services Market
22. Germany Pet Travel Services Market
23. France Pet Travel Services Market
24. Italy Pet Travel Services Market
25. Spain Pet Travel Services Market
26. Eastern Europe Pet Travel Services Market
27. Russia Pet Travel Services Market
28. North America Pet Travel Services Market
29. USA Pet Travel Services Market
30. Canada Pet Travel Services Market
31. South America Pet Travel Services Market
32. Brazil Pet Travel Services Market
33. Middle East Pet Travel Services Market
34. Africa Pet Travel Services Market
36. Pet Travel Services Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
37. Pet Travel Services Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
40. Pet Travel Services Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41. Appendix
Executive Summary
Pet Travel Services Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses pet travel services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for pet travel services? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The pet travel services market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Travel Type: Domestic; International2) By Pet Type: Dogs; Cats; Other Pet Types
3) By Booking Type: Online Booking; Offline Booking
4) By Application Type: Transportation; Relocation
Subsegments:
1) By Domestic: Pet-Friendly Transportation Services; Pet Sitting Services During Travel2) By International: International Pet Relocation Services; Customs Clearance Assistance For Pets; Pet Travel Insurance; Health Certificate And Vaccination Services
Companies Mentioned: PetRelocation; Air Animal Pet Movers; Happy Tails Travel Inc.; Blue Collar Pet Transport; Across the Pond Pets Travel; PETport; Starwood Pet Travel; JetPetGlobal; Airpets International; CitizenShipper; Tails-A-Wagon Pet and Vehicle Transport; AirPets Relocation Services Pvt. Ltd.; Pet Travel Services Guam; Pawsome Pet Travel Ltd.; World Care Pet Transport LLC; PetSafe Inc.; Pet Express Animal Transport; Pet Air Carrier LLC; Pet Van Lines; Pet Travel Transport; Aeropets; Airvets Pet Relocation; American Airlines Pet Cargo; Animal Airways; Animal Land Pet Movers; Crown Relocations; Delta Airlines Pet Shipping; Dog Gone Taxi; Dogtainers; Fetch Pet Care
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Pet Travel Services market report include:- PetRelocation
- Air Animal Pet Movers
- Happy Tails Travel Inc.
- Blue Collar Pet Transport
- Across the Pond Pets Travel
- PETport
- Starwood Pet Travel
- JetPetGlobal
- Airpets International
- CitizenShipper
- Tails-A-Wagon Pet and Vehicle Transport
- AirPets Relocation Services Pvt. Ltd.
- Pet Travel Services Guam
- Pawsome Pet Travel Ltd.
- World Care Pet Transport LLC
- PetSafe Inc.
- Pet Express Animal Transport
- Pet Air Carrier LLC
- Pet Van Lines
- Pet Travel Transport
- Aeropets
- Airvets Pet Relocation
- American Airlines Pet Cargo
- Animal Airways
- Animal Land Pet Movers
- Crown Relocations
- Delta Airlines Pet Shipping
- Dog Gone Taxi
- Dogtainers
- Fetch Pet Care
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.47 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 3.68 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 31 |
