Practical advice

Travelling with children in a taxi

14 August 2026 · 4 min read
Child secured in a booster seat on the back seat of a taxi
You can always bring your own child seat or booster seat.

Children make a journey longer, not harder — provided the car has enough room and the right restraint is fitted before you set off.

Seats and safety rules

  • Children under 1.35 m must use a suitable restraint in a Dutch car.
  • You may bring and fit your own child seat; tell us when booking.
  • A booster seat is light and easy to carry on a flight.
  • Children always travel in the back seat where possible.

Space and luggage

  • A buggy counts as luggage and travels in the boot.
  • Two child seats plus suitcases usually means an estate or minibus.
  • State the number of children and their ages when booking.

Making the ride easier

Keep water, a snack and one favourite item within reach rather than in the boot. For early departures, dress children the night before and move them straight to the car. Tell the driver if a child is prone to travel sickness; a short stop is easier than the alternative.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide child seats?
We do not supply them, but you are welcome to bring and fit your own. Mention it when booking so the driver expects it.
Is there an extra charge for children?
No. The price is per car, so children travel at no extra cost as long as everyone fits safely.

Read more and arrange your trip

About the author

Taxiritje.nl editorial team · Planning and customer service

The editorial team consists of staff from planning and customer service at Taxiritje.nl. They write based on the rides scheduled every day and the questions customers ask about departure times, luggage, prices and bookings.

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