Pet Taxi in Berlin: what to know
Book rides to the vet, groomer or airport and follow the journey by GPS — no need to work out transport rules for a large dog.
Getting around Berlin with a pet
Dogs can ride BVG buses, trams, U-Bahn and S-Bahn; small dogs usually travel in a carrier, larger dogs on a lead (and often muzzled), and ticket rules depend on size — check BVG’s current conditions. A pet taxi is handy for the vet, a groomer or BER airport.
Local rules worth knowing
In Berlin dogs must be microchipped, registered in the Berlin dog register and covered by liability insurance, and the city charges an annual dog tax (Hundesteuer). Lead rules are strict in many places — including stairwells, public transport and busy areas — so check the rules for each park.
Before you book
Set exact pickup and drop-off points on the map, mention your pet's size and whether you have a carrier, and say if someone will ride along.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Taxi in Berlin — FAQ
Is pet taxi rides available in Berlin?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Berlin. Because it's a marketplace, the pet taxi drivers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet taxi rides cost in Berlin?
Pet taxi drivers in Berlin set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
