Do you need a child seat in a Spanish VTC?
Yes. Children measuring 135 centimetres or less must travel in an approved restraint system matched to their height and weight. The exemption the Spanish rules provide for taxis on urban trips is not designed for private hire, so in our services the seat is always fitted, at no extra cost.
Reviewed on 12 September 2026
Which seat does each child need?
It depends on height and weight, not just age. A baby travels in a rear-facing carrier; from around fifteen months, in the next group of seat; and from about four years up to 135 centimetres, in a high-backed booster, which is what positions the belt correctly across the shoulder.
That is why when booking we ask for age and weight, not just “how many children”. A booster is useless for a two-year-old, and a baby carrier is useless for a seven-year-old.
Can I bring my own?
Yes, and on long trips with a baby it is often the most comfortable option, because the child travels in the seat they are used to. Tell us you are bringing it so we leave room and do not fit ours.
If the transfer is there and back on the same day, we can keep yours in the boot while you are out, or leave it fitted if the car is not going out on another job.
How many seats fit?
In a saloon, two restraint systems fit comfortably on the rear bench; three are tight and depend on the seat model. For three small children a people carrier is the sensible option, and it is worth saying so when booking rather than sorting it out at the door.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for the child seat?
No. Approved child seats are included in the price, as many as needed. All we ask is that you tell us the age and weight when booking so the right one is already fitted.
What if the child is taller than 135 centimetres?
They can travel with the car's own belt, in a rear seat. If they are close to the limit and you would feel better with a booster, we bring one anyway: it costs nothing and the belt sits better.
Practical information, not legal advice. The specific obligations are set out in the Spanish traffic regulations, and the exact scope of the exemptions is worth confirming with an adviser before relying on them.