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Visiting London with children

London Taxi with Car Seat — Free for Visiting Families

Flying into London with little ones? Leave your car seat at home. We fit infant, child and booster seats free of charge on request, and your driver meets you in arrivals. Enter your journey for an instant fixed price.

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For families visiting London

Leave your car seat at home

Flying to London with a baby or toddler usually means one more bulky thing to carry: the car seat. Airlines will check it in, but it can arrive damaged or late, and carrying it through the airport with children, bags and a buggy is nobody's idea of a holiday. Book a London taxi with a car seat through us instead — infant, child and booster seats are fitted free of charge on request, and once confirmed they are already in the car when you land.

Your driver tracks your flight from the moment it takes off, so an early arrival or a delay changes nothing for you. They wait inside the arrivals hall with a name board, help with the luggage and the buggy, and take you straight to your hotel, apartment or family home. The price is fixed in pounds before you fly and you can pay by card online, so there is nothing to work out after a long journey.

We collect from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend, plus the cruise ports. Tell us the ages of your children when you book and we will choose the right seats. Every driver is licensed by Transport for London (TfL) under operator licence PCO No. 008740101.

UK car seat rules for visitors, in short

In the UK children must use a suitable car seat until they are 12 years old or 135 cm tall, whichever comes first. Licensed taxis and private hire cars have an exemption when no seat is available — children under 3 may travel in the back without one — but a proper seat is always safer, so we fit one free. Infant seat: birth to about 12–15 months. Child seat: roughly 9–18 kg, 1–4 years. Booster seat: about 15–36 kg, 4–12 years.

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Taxi with a car seat: your options in London

OptionDoor to door?Good for
Pre-booked with usYes — seats fitted before pick-up, freeFamilies landing in London, babies and toddlers
Black cab from the rankYes, but seats are rarely availableShort trips when you carry your own seat
App-based rideRarely — child seats are not guaranteedAdults only, or with your own seat
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What parents say

From reviews left on our Google and TripAdvisor profiles.

★★★★★

"Thank you, Express Airport Cars, for the excellent airport transfer. Our driver was punctual, professional, and very friendly. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and the child car seats we requested were already fitted and ready to use. Everything went smoothly, making our family trip stress-free. Highly recommended!"

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★★★★★

"We had a fantastic experience with Express Airport Cars. The booking process was easy, the driver arrived on time, and the journey was comfortable. We travelled with two young children, and the car seats provided were clean, safe, and perfect for our needs. Thank you for making our airport transfer so easy and enjoyable."

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★★★★★

"Excellent service from start to finish. Our family was travelling with a toddler, and Express Airport Cars provided a high-quality child seat as requested. The driver was courteous and helped with our luggage. The car was spacious and spotless. Thank you for such a reliable and family-friendly service. We will definitely use you again."

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring my own car seat to London?
No. We fit infant, child and booster seats free of charge on request, so you can leave yours at home and avoid carrying it through the airport. Just select the seats you need when you book.
What are the UK car seat rules for visitors?
Children must use a suitable car seat until they are 12 years old or 135 cm tall. Licensed taxis and private hire cars have limited exemptions when no seat is available, but we always fit one free on request, which is the safest option.
Can I pay by card before I fly?
Yes. You see the fixed price in pounds when you book and can pay online by card before you travel, so there is nothing to sort out when you land. Cash to the driver is also possible.
Can you get a taxi with a car seat in London?
Yes — book in advance and ask for the seat you need. We fit infant, child and booster seats free of charge on request, so the seat is already in place when your driver arrives. Street and rank taxis rarely carry them.
Do app-based taxis have car seats?
Not reliably. Most app rides cannot arrange a child seat for you in advance. If you need a seat for a baby or toddler, a pre-booked car with the seat requested in advance is the dependable option.
Do you charge for child car seats?
No. Infant, child and booster seats are free on request, in every vehicle, to and from every London airport.
Which child seats do you have?
A rear-facing infant seat for babies, a forward-facing child seat for toddlers and a booster seat for older children. Choose how many of each you need on the booking form.
How do I book a taxi with a car seat?
Get a quote above, then on the booking page select the number of infant, child or booster seats. Add your children's ages in the notes if you are unsure which seat to choose.
Is the car seat already fitted when the driver arrives?
Yes. Your driver fits the seats before pick-up. Please check the fit and buckle your child in yourself — you know your child best.
Can a child travel in a taxi without a car seat in the UK?
In licensed taxis and private hire cars there are exemptions when the correct seat is not available, but a proper seat is always safer. That is why we fit one free of charge — just ask when you book.
How many car seats can you fit?
A saloon usually takes up to two seats. For three children or more, or lots of luggage and a buggy, choose an MPV or 8-seater at the quote stage.
Do you do this for Heathrow, Gatwick and the other airports?
Yes — Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, London City and Southend, plus cruise ports and anywhere in London.

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