Travelodge changes pet fees

Travelodge has raised its pet fee to £25 per pet per stay across most of its hotels, up from £20. (travelodge.co.uk) The change applies to domesticated dogs and cats staying in both standard rooms and SuperRooms, with a maximum of two pets allowed in each room. Travelodge said customers will see the new price when they add a pet booking online. (uk.news.yahoo.com) Travelodge told The Mirror it had held the pet supplement at the same level for more than a decade before adding £5 “across the majority of our hotels” to reflect higher operating costs. The company said the fee still covers the full stay rather than charging by the night. (uk.news.yahoo.com) The company’s website says all rooms in its hotels are pet-friendly and that assistance dogs stay free of charge. Pets can stay in bedrooms, but they are generally not allowed in bar or restaurant areas. (travelodge.co.uk) That means the policy affects a large slice of the budget hotel market. Travelodge says it has more than 600 hotels across the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain, and it describes itself as the only United Kingdom budget hotel chain that welcomes pets at every hotel all year. (travelodge.co.uk; uk.news.yahoo.com) The timing lands just before the main summer travel season, when pet owners booking domestic breaks often compare room rates with kennel, sitter and transport costs. Travelodge’s flat fee structure means a one-night stop and a week-long stay carry the same pet charge. (uk.news.yahoo.com) The company has also been expanding its estate. Travelodge opened its 600th United Kingdom hotel in September 2025, underscoring how widely the new charge could be felt by travelers who rely on chain hotels for road trips and short breaks. (costar.com) For guests traveling with one pet, the increase adds £5 to a booking; for two pets in one room, it adds £10 compared with the previous rate. Travelodge is keeping the basic rule unchanged: up to two pets per room, booked as an extra during checkout. (uk.news.yahoo.com)