Subaru Study Looks at How Pets Change Travel

Subaru recently conducted a study looking at how pets change the way people travel, and the results indicate more travelers are allowing their pets to influence their travel decisions in substantial ways.

The survey found nearly three-fourths of travelers are more likely to drive than fly on their next trip because it will allow them to more easily bring along their pet. Additionally, nearly half of travelers said they would turn down travel opportunities if their pets couldn’t be accommodated.

When looking at holiday travel specifically, about 70 percent said their pets impact their holiday plans, with 10 percent saying they have chosen to host holiday gatherings so as to avoid traveling with a pet, and another 10 percent saying they shortened or simplified holiday trips due to their pet.

Regarding the study, Subaru’s Love Promise Community Commitment manager Christina Valente said, “Holidays are meant for spending time with family, including our pets, so it’s no surprise that as people take the time to visit loved ones near and far, pets are factored into the planning. We’ve always known that animals hold a special place in the hearts and homes of the Subaru community, and this research shows that same connection is shared by pet parents across the country.”