Child Seat

A child seat is a dedicated seat that holds a young child securely, using either the car’s seat belt or an Isofix mount. Standard adult belts do not fit small bodies safely, so the right child seat is what actually protects them in a crash.

Rental companies offer them as an add-on you reserve with the car, usually for a daily fee. They come in stages by age and size — rear-facing infant seats, forward-facing toddler seats, and booster seats for older children — so you book the type that matches your child.

Using the correct stage matters as much as having one. A seat too big for a baby, or a booster used too early, undercuts the protection, so match it to the child’s weight and height, not just their age.

Reserve child seats in advance rather than hoping one is free at the desk, especially in peak season. When you collect the car, check the seat is clean, undamaged and that you know how to fit it correctly before you set off.