Hurricane Evacuation with Your Pets: Pet-Friendly Shelters and Hotels in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida, so if a hurricane threatens the area, you need to be prepared for long lines and traffic tie ups. If you must evacuate your home and you have pets, there are several options for residents of Duval County.

First, Duval County has three pet-friendly hurricane shelters that are available to residents and their pets. The shelters will accept all pets with proof of vaccinations except for reptiles and you must register in advance. The shelters are located at

Landmark Middle School 101 Kernan Boulevard North

Mandarin Middle School 5100 Hood Road

Chimney Lakes Elementary School 9353 Staples Mill Drive

Second, pet owners have the option of staying in a pet-friendly hotel. There are many hotels in the Jacksonville area that accept pets, but I have compiled a list of the larger hotels in the area that are pet-friendly. Please call ahead to make sure that their policies have not changed.

1) Red Roof Inn

There are three locations in Jacksonville that accept pets.

Red Roof Inn Airport

This hotel is located at 14701 Airport Entrance Road. The hotel accepts one pet up to 80 pounds per room and does not charge a pet fee or deposit. 904-741-4488

Red Roof Inn Southpoint

This hotel is located at 6969 Lenoir Avenue East. The hotel accepts one pet up to 80 pounds per room and does not charge a pet fee or deposit. 904-296-1006

Red Roof Inn Orange Park

This hotel is located at 6099 Youngerman Circle in Orange Park. The hotel accepts one pet up to 80 pounds per room and does not charge a pet fee or deposit. 904-777-1000

2) Motel 6

There are three Motel 6 locations in Jacksonville that accept pets.

Motel 6 Airport

This hotel is located at 10885 Harts Road. The hotel accepts all pets, one pet per room, and does not charge a deposit or pet fee. 904-757-8600

Motel 6 Orange Park

This hotel is located at 6107 Youngerman Circle in Orange Park. The hotel accepts all pets, one pet per room, and does not charge a deposit or pet fee. 904-777-6100

Motel 6 Southeast Jacksonville

This hotel is located at 8285 Dix Ellis Trail. The hotel accepts all pets, one pet per room, and does not charge a deposit or pet fee. 904-731-8400

3) Studio 6

This hotel is located at 3765 Baymeadows Road. The hotel accepts all pets, one pet per room, and does not charge a deposit or pet fee. 904-731-7317

4) La Quinta

There are four La Quintas in the Jacksonville area that accept pets

La Quinta Inn Butler Boulevard

This hotel is located at 4686 Lenoir Avenue South. The hotel accepts pets, but call ahead for their weight limit and fees. 904-296-0703

La Quinta Baymeadows

This hotel is located at 8255 Dix Ellis Trail. The hotel accepts pets, but call ahead for their weight limit and fees. 904-731-9940

La Quinta Airport

This hotel is located at 812 Dunn Avenue. The hotel accepts pets, but call ahead for their weight limit and fees. 904-751-6960

La Quinta Orange Park

This hotel is located at 8555 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park. The hotel accepts pets, but call ahead for their weight limit and fees. 904-778-9539

5) Holiday Inn Express

This hotel is located at 10148 New Berlin Road, The hotel has no weight limit, but there is a $30 non-refundable one time charge. 877-508-1786