Can I book a taxi with a child seat or booster seat?

Good to know before you travel

You can bring your own child seat or booster seat. In a taxi, a child seat is not mandatory; according to special taxi regulations, a child may travel on a lap or without their own seat. However, bringing your own suitable seat remains the safest choice.

What the rules say

In the Netherlands, more lenient rules apply to child seats in taxis than in private cars, but bringing your own seat is always the safest choice for young children.

Why investigating this in advance makes a difference

The question “can I book a taxi with a child seat or booster seat” usually doesn't arise for no reason. You want to arrive on time, avoid surprises, and know what to expect on the day itself. A comfortable ride doesn't just depend on the number of seats. Suitcases, mobility aids, prams, and special luggage take up space and together determine which vehicle is suitable for your booking.

The best preparation aligns with your own situation. Therefore, accurately and honestly enter the number of people and amount of luggage separately. The calculator uses this data to choose between a sedan/estate car and a taxi van. For unusual or large items, it is wiser to contact us in advance rather than discovering upon boarding that something doesn't fit.

How to apply this to your own journey

In the comments section, specify anything the driver needs to know beforehand. Think of assistance with boarding, a foldable wheelchair, a pet carrier, or extra-large luggage. This ensures the journey can start without haste. When doing so, use the details of the actual traveller, even if someone else is making the booking.

After calculating the fare, take a moment to check all details before paying. This way, the practical information from this article won't just remain theory, but will result in a clearly and calmly prepared journey.

In short

Bring your own seat and mention it when booking.

How booking a taxi with Taxiritje.nl works

Prices are based on the actual road distance in kilometres between your pickup address and your destination, so you always know the amount before you book. Payment is online by card or iDEAL, and you receive a confirmation by email with the driver details, the pickup time and an invoice with VAT for business trips.

You book online in a few steps. Enter your pickup address with house number and postcode, add your destination and choose the date and time. The price you see is the price you pay: it already includes luggage, tolls, parking at the airport and waiting time, so there is no meter running during the journey and no surcharge at night or at the weekend.

Reservations are possible up to three hours before pickup, and you can book a one-way trip or a return in the same booking. For flights you enter your flight number; we then follow the actual landing time and include up to 80 minutes of free waiting time at the airport. For a pickup at a home or hotel address we include 15 minutes.

• •Fixed price per journey, confirmed by email before the driver is assigned.
• •Sedan or estate car for 1-4 passengers, minibus for 5-8 passengers.
• •Extra stops along the way can be added while booking.
• •Changes and cancellations online up to 24 hours before pickup; call 085 060 7086 within 24 hours.