A pet-friendly search result does not guarantee that every rental car accepts animals. Start with the terms for the exact company and vehicle, then check that your pet can travel safely in the specific car. In Mandry Cabrio’s current rental terms, carrying animals is allowed only by prior agreement. The terms do not specify an animal-size limit, equipment list, fee or a general permission for every car, so ask before you pay a prepayment. [S1]

Cover illustration: AI-generated; it does not depict a confirmed rental vehicle or verify that a particular pet fits.

What to confirm before booking

Send the rental company the animal’s species, approximate size and number of animals, your dates, and the exact vehicle you are considering. Ask for confirmation that the animal is accepted in that vehicle and whether the approval will be recorded in your booking or rental agreement. Also ask:

  • which restraint or carrier may be used and where it can be secured;
  • whether the carrier fits without blocking a seat belt, passenger space or the driver’s view;
  • whether there are vehicle-specific rules for a convertible, including whether the roof must stay closed while the animal is inside;
  • what cleaning or damage conditions apply, and whether any charge is listed in the booking terms.

These are questions to settle with the operator, not facts to infer from a car photo or a general “pet-friendly” label. Mandry’s terms say the signed rental agreement prevails if it differs from the website terms. [S1]

Plan a safe journey for the animal

Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT, advises that an animal must not travel loose in the passenger compartment. Use a suitable, properly secured restraint system; a lead held by a passenger is not a substitute. The DGT also advises against leaving an animal in a vehicle in high temperatures, even in shade or with the windows open, and recommends controlling the animal at stops and keeping ventilation appropriate. [S2]

Spain’s animal-welfare law requires transport conditions that account for the animal’s needs, safety, space, climate and ventilation. It also requires appropriate air circulation and temperature if a companion animal has to remain in a parked vehicle. Read the current official text and ask a veterinarian about your individual animal’s travel needs. [S3]

A convertible listing does not tell you whether a particular carrier can be secured or whether a particular pet can travel comfortably in that exact car. Do not assume that an open roof is suitable. Ask the operator about the exact vehicle and choose another transport plan if the setup cannot be confirmed safely.

A short pre-booking checklist

  1. Read the current rental terms and check the animal clause.
  2. Send the operator your dates, pet details and chosen vehicle; request a clear reply before paying.
  3. Confirm the restraint, anchoring point, roof position, cleaning terms and any charge in the booking documents.
  4. Compare the current cabriolet range only for the listed vehicle information; it does not certify pet fit or availability.
  5. If approval or a safe restraint setup is uncertain, arrange transport that the operator has explicitly approved.

This guide answers a rental-permission and preparation question. It does not choose a route, compare luggage capacity, discuss child seats or promise that a pet will be accepted for particular dates.

Sources checked 2026-09-30