Hiring a campervan or boat puts the day’s adventures and your dog’s familiar things in the same place. A compact camper can be handy for winding country roads, while a larger motorhome gives everyone more room on a wet afternoon. On the water, a narrowboat offers a slower pace, with towpath walks built into the journey. Where you collect the vehicle or board the boat can shape the whole holiday, especially if you have a long drive before setting off.
Space matters beyond the number of berths. Think about where your dog will sleep, how you will store muddy towels and whether there is a comfortable spot away from doors and steps. A dog that enjoys car journeys may still need time to settle into a moving boat. On deck, safe access, secure footing and a properly fitted canine life jacket deserve particular attention. For road trips, restraints and regular stops help make travelling more comfortable.
Dog policies differ between hire operators and individual vehicles. Some allow several dogs, others limit numbers or charge extra for cleaning. Mileage allowances, permitted routes, fuel arrangements and what is included in the hire price can also vary. Mooring rules and campsite dog policies are separate from the hire agreement, so plan both parts of the trip.
The best route leaves time for ordinary dog things: a morning sniff, fresh water, a shady rest and somewhere sensible to dry off after a wet walk. Coastal drives, canal stretches and quieter countryside stops can all work well when the pace suits the dog travelling with you.
♡ Favourite♥ SavedFoxhangers Canal Holidays
Foxhangers Wharf
Rowde
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 1SS
- Dog friendly canal boat holidays
- On the Kennet & Avon canal
- 2 well behaved dogs welcome on each boat
- 2 to 9 berth boats available
- Short breaks & longer holidays
- Travel between Bristol & Reading
Foxhangers is a family run business that has been providing holidays on and around the Kennet & Avon Canal since 1974. Our narrowboat holidays have proved extremely popular since we began operating with just one boat in 1997. Foxhangers continues to be owned and directed by… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedWaterside Holidays
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR29 5JD
- Pet friendly Broads holidays
- EmBARKing on a new journey!
- Diverse range of boat hire options
- Charming villages & towns to explore
- Abundance of scenic walks
- Many dog friendly pubs
Welcome to Waterside Holiday Breaks, your premier choice for Norfolk Broads Holidays. Discover the beauty of this enchanting region with our diverse range of boat hire options. Embark on an unforgettable adventure today and experience the magic of the Norfolk Broads like never… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWoodfarm Barges
Two Barges Moored In
Woodbridge & Snape Maltings
Snape
Suffolk
- 2 Luxurious dog friendly moored barges
- Sleeping 2-4 & 6-8 people
- 19th Century Dutch Sailing Barges
- Walk in unspoilt Suffolk countryside
- Quote code: GOODDOG when booking for a
- bottle of champagne & chocolates
“With Hundreds of Five Star reviews on TripAdvisor, Facebook and Google, as well as Gold Awards for all of our Suffolk Holiday Cottages, the Woodfarm team has been creating precious memories for guests to our since 2009. The philosophy with our Barges is exactly the same as with… Read more
Special Offers
- Special Offer
Please mention code GOODDOG when placing your booking, to receive a free bottle of Champagne and local handmade Suffolk Chocolates, which will be waiting for you on your arrival.
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLakes Escape Campers
51 Bleaswood Road
Oxenholme
Kendal
Cumbrian Mountains
Cumbria
LA9 7EZ
- Dog friendly VW campervan hire
- Family friendly Lake District campervans
Are you looking for the ultimate room with a view? Love the flexibility and freedom of travel whilst driving through timeless landscapes? Dream of waking up to glorious sunrises and finishing the day… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSouthampton Campers
Rownhams House
Rownhams
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 8LS
- Dog friendly VW campervan hire
- The very latest models, brand new
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBeacon Park Boats
Hillside Road
Llangattock
Powys
NP8 1EQ
- Offering 5-star boating holidays
- Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Beacon Park Boats is our family business, offering 5-star boating holidays on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedAshby Boat Company
Canal Wharf
Station Road
Stoke Golding
Leicestershire
CV13 6EY
- Self-catering holiday provider
- Based in Stoke Golding, Leicestershire
Ashby Boat Company offers luxury narrowboat hire for day trips, short breaks or long holidays and is very dog friendly. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHey Campers
Unit 4 Apollo Court
Vulcan Way
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE67 3AP
- Luxury Motorhome Hire
- Explore Adventure on the Open road
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSouth Lakes motorhome hire
27 Acorn Bank
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA13 0RP
- Dog friendly motorhome hire company
- Established in 2012
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDavanco Leisure
Denby Village
Ripley
Derbyshire
DE5 8PQ
- Dog friendly campervan hire in Ripley
- VW Campervan hire in Derby & Nottingham
Be adventurous, take a trip off the beaten track and explore our great country all in the comfort of one of our VW… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChiltern Canal Boat Holidays
Wharf Lane
Cowroast
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5RE
- Bespoke narrowboats for 2 - 5 people
- No experience necessary
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHighland Campervans
Kerrowaird Farm House
Dalcross
Inver
The Highlands
IV2 7JQ
- Spacious and comfortable
- For up to 4 guests
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLandCruise Motorhome Hire
Covering Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire
- Dog friendly motorhome hire in
- Sussex, Hampshire & Surrey
LandCruise owns the largest selection of motorhome rental vehicles on the South Coast – giving you a wider choice of… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedIndie Campers
776 Staines Rd
Feltham
London
TW14 8RU
- A campervan hire marketplace in the UK
- Pet-friendly across all locations
♡ Favourite♥ SavedEasicampers
44 Queen Street
Wigan
Lancashire
WN3 4HX
- Motorhome and Campervan hire
- Scotland and England depots
♡ Favourite♥ SavedKate Boats
The Boat Yard
Nelson Lane
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 5JB
- Beginners welcome
- Enjoy Britsh countryside
Whether you’re looking for a family holiday with a difference or just want to unwind and take life at a more tranquil… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLandyCampers
Hill Pasture
Broxted
Dunmow
Stansted
Essex
CM6 2BZ
- Land Rover Defender rooftent campers
- Fully kitted out for off-grid adventures
We hire individually converted, fully equipped and adventure ready Land Rover Defender campers. Located just north of… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChase the Sun VW Camper Van Hire
158 Victoria Road
Fulwood
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 8AJ
- Dog friendy campervan to hire
- Offer a superb & friendly service
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHerbert Woods - Broads Holiday Adventures
Broads Haven
Bridge Road
Potter Heigham
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR29 NR29
- Pet Friendly Boating Holidays
- Cruisers sleeping up to 12 people
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLuna Motorhome Hire
Fountain Business Centre
115 Lower Road
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP21 9DR
- Motorhome Hire
- Dog friendly motorhome hire
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHeritage Narrow Boats
The Marina
Station Street
Scholar Green
Cheshire
ST7 3JZ
- Cruise the 4 Counties or Cheshire ring
- Boats for 2 - 8 people
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDefender Camping
Appletree Cottage
Little Ayton Lane
Great Ayton
Yorkshire
TS9 6HY
- Drive Your Adventure
- Land Rover Defender Adventure Camping
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCastle Narrowboats
Church Road Wharf
Gilwern
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Powys
NP7 0EP
- Relax & try a canal boat holiday
- Diesal & electric narrowboats
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBlack Prince Holidays Ltd
The Wharf
Hanbury Road
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 4LA
- Narrowboat holidays accross the UK
- Self drive, Full instruction given
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBearBoating
Apperley Bridge Marina
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Yorkshire
BD10 0UR
- Dog friendly canal boat holidays
- Sleeps up to 4
Relax as you cruise the waterways of the Yorkshire Moors on The Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Not only the longest… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCountry Craft Narrowboats
Nr Crickhowell
Llangynidr
Powys
NP8 1ND
- Narrowboat Hire in the Brecon Beacons
- Dogs welcome, free practical lock help
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMartham Boat Building
Martham Boats
Valley Works
Cess Road
Martham
Norfolk
NR29 4RF
- Traditional Broads Cruisers & Yachts
- Day Boats & Riverside Bungalows
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBotany Bay Campers®
16 St. Peters Park Road
The Broadway
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2BL
- Fully Equipped Vehicle with Hook-up
- UK and EU Hire
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRover Rentals
Inverness
The Highlands
- Dog friendly & comfortable accomodation
- Fully equipped for both people & dogs
We know from personal experience that owning a dog is a great pleasure, but can also be problematic when you want to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSummit Campervan Hire
9 Newton Road
Dalton-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA15 8LR
- Complete freedom in the Lake District
- and beyond
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSouth West Camper Hire
Thornwood Farm
Tedburn St Mary
Exeter
Devon
EX6 6BW
- Luxury campervans & motorhomes
- Dogs welcome for £35 extra
South West Camper Hire in Exeter offers luxury campervan and motorhome hire across the UK. Dogs are welcome for an… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTFT Campervan Hire
Sandiacre
Derbyshire
- Dog friendly campervan hire
- Fully insured & breakdown cover
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTwin Oaks Campervan Hire
Lineholt
Ombersley
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 0LF
- Dog friendly VW T5 Camper Hire
- Fully equipped with unlimited UK mileage
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHigh Peak Holidays
Unit 19 Dew Pond Lane
Tongue Lane Industrial Estate
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 7LF
- All-inclusive motorhome hire.
- Adventure awaits!
♡ Favourite♥ SavedO'Connors Campers
Highlands
Old Road
High Street
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1SP
- Modern VW T6.1 California campers
- Self-contained motorhomes with shower
O’Connors Campers in Okehampton, Devon offers campervan and motorhome hire across Devon and Cornwall, with modern VW… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTiki Red Campervan Hire
Unit 5 Ackworth Road
Hilsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 5HU
- Dog friendly classic campervan hire
- Take your dogs anywhere with you
We love animals and in particular we love our own Jack Russells. A holiday wouldn’t be a holiday without them which is… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCambrian Cruisers
Ty Newydd
Brecon Beacons
Pencelli
Powys
LD3 7LJ
- Luxury dog friendly canal boats
- Nestled in the foothills of Penyfan
♡ Favourite♥ SavedTattenhall Marina
Newton Lane
Tattenhall
Cheshire
CH3 9NE
- Day canel boats for hire
- Along the Shropshire Union
♡ Favourite♥ SavedUp Sticks Campers Limted
Unit 62 Symonds Farm
Risby
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6RE
- Off Grid Ready Luxury VW Campervans
- Insurance & Breakdown Included
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCompass Campers
48 St James’s View, Penicuik EH26 9DY
Penicuik
Midlothian
EH26 9DY
- Dog friendly campervan hire
- Near Edinburgh Airport
Compass Campers offers dog friendly campervan hire near Edinburgh Airport, with any-day check-in, unlimited mileage and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCanal Cruising Co Ltd
Crown Street
98 Lichfield Road
Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8QN
- Dog Friendly Boating Holiday
- Canalboating in Staffordshire
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBoutique Barges
Brownings Pond
2 warwick crescent
Greater London
Westminster
London
W2 6NE
- Hotel Boats
- Unique stays in central london
