How To Travel Safely With Young Children When You Rent A Car.
Holidays are meant to be relaxing, but when youre travelling abroad with young children and need to hire a car at the airport of your destination, you should take a few moments to read the following tips in order to guarantee a safe and comfortable journey.
The most important thing to bear in mind is to protect your children at any time inside and outside the car. Do not allow any exceptions just while youre on holiday.
When you book your holiday car make sure to reserve a car seat in advance. Child seats are considered additional services which are offered locally, but most car hire companies do not guarantee availability of the appropriate safety seat if this service was not booked in advance. Remember that occasionally they may go quickly, especially when youre travelling in the high season and/or school holidays.
If you travel with small babies (less than 6-8 months old) please make sure that the car hire company confirms the availability of the appropriate size for the height and weight of your baby. Many car rental companies buy child seats in bulk and offer one standard model...