In the UK it is law to have a baby, child or booster seat depending on the size and height of the child. Therefore it’s essential that you make sure you have one even if you are hiring a car.
Here are the restrictions in regards to baby, child and booster seats.
| Type Of Seat | Weight |
|---|---|
| Rear Facing Baby Seats | Babies up to 13kg |
| Forward Or Rear Facing Baby Seats | Children from 9 to 18kg |
| Forward Facing Child Car Seats (Classed As Booster Seats) | Children from 15 to 25kg |
| Booster Cushions | Children over 22kg |
After your child exceeds either 135cm in height or is 12 year old then a booster seat will no longer be required.
Don’t Book As An Extra!
This may sound very silly coming from a car hire company but we often request that you don’t book these as an extra. If at all possible we ask that you please buy your own, and the reason for this is to save you money.
Car hire companies on average charge around £10 per day for a booster/child/baby seat which can be a very expensive thing to add to the rental. If you rental exceeds a few days then we please urge you at least to consider the option of buying one instead, we realise it may be inconvenient but it also may save a significant amount on your rental.
Contact Us
Are you not quite sure what the best option for you is? We can help don’t worry! Our trained and experienced car hire reservation agents will be happy to help you make an informed decision. You can contact them by calling +44 (0)113 880 0748 or emailing [email protected] and they will be happy to help answer any questions you may have.
