Child seats are available on request for all private hire transfers to and from Gatwick Airport. We provide baby seats, infant seats, child seats, and booster seats at £15 per seat — confirm the seat type and number of children when booking.
Travelling to Gatwick Airport with young children involves more planning than a standard adult transfer. The seat type depends on your child's age and weight, UK law requires the correct seat for private hire journeys, and the seat must be fitted before the journey begins. This guide covers everything you need to know to book a Gatwick taxi with a child seat correctly.
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⚙ Quick Answer: Gatwick Taxi with Child Seat
Child seats are available on request at £15 per seat for all private hire transfers to and from Gatwick — baby, infant, child and booster seats.
Weight, not age, decides the seat group. Tell us your child's approximate weight when booking and we confirm the right seat.
UK law requires children under 135cm or under 12 years old to use the appropriate child seat in private hire vehicles.
Gatwick Child Seat Taxi: At a Glance
The headline facts before the detail.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Seat charge | £15 per seat — added at booking confirmation |
| Baby/infant seat (Group 0/0+) | Rear-facing, up to 13 kg, birth to about 15 months |
| Child seat (Group 1) | Forward-facing, 9–18 kg, about 9 months to 4 years |
| High-back booster (Group 2/3) | 15–36 kg, about 3.5 to 12 years |
| Booster cushion (Group 3) | 22–36 kg, about 6 to 12 years |
| Your own seat | Welcome — no charge; confirm at booking |
| Best vehicles for families | MPV6 or MPV7 with a pushchair and holiday luggage |
| How to request | Note the seat type (or child's weight) and number of seats in the special instructions field at booking |
| Contact | +44 20 3617 7825 or online booking |
Quick Answers
Can I book a Gatwick taxi with a baby seat?
Yes. We provide rear-facing baby seats (Group 0 and Group 0+, for children up to 13 kg) for Gatwick airport transfers at £15 per seat. Confirm the seat requirement when booking. Our driver arrives with the seat ready to fit.
How much does a child seat cost in a Gatwick airport taxi?
£15 per seat, added to your transfer fare at the time of booking confirmation. This applies to all seat types — baby seat, child seat, and booster seat. Multiple seats for multiple children are each charged at £15.
Do I have to use a child seat in a private hire taxi to Gatwick?
UK law requires children under 135cm or under 12 years old to use an appropriate child seat in private hire vehicles. We provide the correct seat when requested at booking. We strongly recommend booking with a seat for every child.
What vehicle should I book for a family with two children and a pushchair going to Gatwick?
An MPV6 or MPV7. These vehicles have three rows of seating, making child seat fitting easier, and a significantly larger boot for a pushchair and holiday luggage.
Can I bring my own child seat for a Gatwick taxi?
Yes. If you prefer to use your own child seat, you can bring it and our driver will assist with fitting. There is no charge for using your own seat.
Do you provide child seats for the return journey from Gatwick?
Yes. Child seats are available for collections from Gatwick arrivals — both North and South Terminal. Confirm the seat requirement and arrival flight details at the time of booking. Our driver meets you at the arrivals area.
Child Seat Options for Gatwick Airport Transfers
We carry the following child restraint types for Gatwick transfers:
| Seat type | Group | Child weight | Approximate age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby/infant seat (rear-facing) | Group 0 / 0+ | Up to 13 kg | Birth to ~15 months |
| Forward-facing child seat | Group 1 | 9–18 kg | ~9 months to 4 years |
| High-back booster seat | Group 2/3 | 15–36 kg | ~3.5 to 12 years |
| Booster cushion | Group 3 | 22–36 kg | ~6 to 12 years |
Weight takes priority over age. A child's weight, not their age, determines which seat group they belong to. Two children of the same age can require different seat groups based on their individual weight.
How to confirm the right seat when booking: Tell us your child's approximate weight. If you are unsure, the group tables above will guide you. We will confirm the correct seat type at the time of booking.
UK Law on Child Seats in Private Hire Vehicles
UK law requires children under 135cm tall or under 12 years old to use the appropriate child car seat in all private vehicles, including licensed private hire vehicles. The legal responsibility sits with the driver in a private hire vehicle — not the passenger.
What this means for your Gatwick transfer:
We provide the correctly sized child seat for your journey when you request one at booking. Our drivers are trained in fitting each seat type. The seat is fitted before the journey begins.
The exemption you may have heard about: A legal exemption exists allowing children to travel in a licensed taxi or private hire vehicle without a child seat when no seat is available. However, this exemption does not affect our policy — we provide seats because it is the right thing to do, and because the exemption does not make an unsecured journey safe for the child. We always recommend booking with a seat rather than relying on any exemption.
How to Book a Gatwick Transfer with a Child Seat
Booking a Gatwick taxi with a child seat requires one additional step compared to a standard booking.
Step 1: Use our fare calculator to price your Gatwick transfer as normal — origin, destination, vehicle class, date and time.
Step 2: During the booking, note the child seat requirement in the special instructions field. Specify: seat type required (or child's weight if unsure), number of seats needed.
Step 3: Our team confirms your booking with the child seat included. The seat charge of £15 per seat is added to your fare at confirmation.
Step 4: On the day, your driver arrives with the confirmed seat(s) fitted or ready to fit. Allow a few minutes at the start of the journey for seat fitting if travelling with a baby or infant.
Multiple children: If you have two or three children requiring seats, book all seats in the same booking. We confirm the availability of multiple seats for your vehicle class at booking stage.
Which Vehicle Class for a Family with Child Seats?
The vehicle class affects how many passengers and seats can travel comfortably alongside child seats.
Saloon (4 passengers): Suitable for 2 adults and 1–2 children in child seats, depending on seat type. A rear-facing Group 0+ seat occupies significant rear seat width. Confirm with us at booking if travelling with 2 adults and 2 children requiring seats.
Estate (4 passengers): Same passenger capacity as saloon but with larger boot for pushchairs and luggage. Our recommendation for families with a single child and a travel system (pushchair plus car seat).
MPV6 (6 passengers): Three rows of seating. More practical for 2 adults and 2–3 children. Easier to fit and access multiple child seats. More boot space for a pushchair and holiday luggage.
MPV7 (7 passengers): The most practical choice for families with multiple children and significant luggage. We regularly book MPV7 vehicles for families travelling to Gatwick with a double pushchair, holiday cases, and 2–3 child seats.
WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle): Available 24/7 for passengers requiring a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Child seats can be fitted in WAV vehicles — confirm at booking.
Travelling to Gatwick with a Pushchair
Most families travelling with a child seat also travel with a pushchair or travel system. Boot space is an important consideration.
What fits in our vehicles:
- A single compact pushchair fits in all vehicle classes, alongside standard airline luggage
- A larger travel system (chassis plus car seat) fits in Estate, MPV6 or MPV7
- A double pushchair requires MPV6 or MPV7 — confirm at booking
Our advice: Book an MPV6 or MPV7 if you are travelling with a pushchair plus two or more cases plus a child in a seat. Attempting to fit this into a saloon creates boot space problems that become apparent at the start of the journey, not at booking.
Gatwick Airport with Children: Terminal Notes
North Terminal (easyJet and others): Lift access is available throughout. The covered walkway from Short Stay car parks is pushchair-friendly. Bag drop for easyJet is on the ground floor of North Terminal. For families using twilight bag drop (the evening before, 20:00–22:00), the Hampton by Hilton's 2-minute covered walkway to North Terminal makes it the most practical on-airport hotel option.
South Terminal (British Airways and others): Lift access throughout. Gatwick railway station connects directly into South Terminal — useful for families arriving by train from London. BLOC Hotel is inside the terminal. The Hilton London Gatwick has family rooms and a pool.
Special assistance at Gatwick: If you need additional support at the terminal — for a passenger with mobility requirements travelling alongside children — request special assistance from your airline at the time of booking. We can also provide WAV transfers for the journey to the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I book a Gatwick taxi with a baby seat?
A: Yes. We provide rear-facing baby seats (Group 0 and Group 0+, for children up to 13 kg) for Gatwick airport transfers at £15 per seat. Confirm the seat requirement when booking. Our driver arrives with the seat ready to fit. Allow a few minutes at the start of the journey for fitting.
Q: How much does a child seat cost in a Gatwick airport taxi?
A: £15 per seat, added to your transfer fare at the time of booking confirmation. This applies to all seat types — baby seat, child seat, and booster seat. Multiple seats for multiple children are each charged at £15.
Q: Do I have to use a child seat in a private hire taxi to Gatwick?
A: UK law requires children under 135cm or under 12 years old to use an appropriate child seat in private hire vehicles. We provide the correct seat when requested at booking. We strongly recommend booking with a seat for every child. A legal exemption exists for journeys where no seat is available, but we carry seats specifically so this exemption is not needed.
Q: What vehicle should I book for a family with two children and a pushchair going to Gatwick?
A: An MPV6 or MPV7. These vehicles have three rows of seating, making child seat fitting easier, and a significantly larger boot for a pushchair and holiday luggage. We can fit two child seats alongside two adults in an MPV6 or MPV7 without boot space compromise. Confirm your exact luggage and seat configuration at booking.
Q: Can I bring my own child seat for a Gatwick taxi?
A: Yes. If you prefer to use your own child seat, you can bring it and our driver will assist with fitting. There is no charge for using your own seat. If you bring your own seat, confirm this at booking so we do not also prepare one.
Q: Do you provide child seats for the return journey from Gatwick?
A: Yes. Child seats are available for collections from Gatwick arrivals — both North and South Terminal. Confirm the seat requirement and arrival flight details at the time of booking. Our driver meets you at the arrivals area.
Q: Is your WAV fleet available for Gatwick transfers with children?
A: Yes. Our WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) fleet operates 24/7 to both Gatwick terminals. Child seats can be provided in WAV vehicles — confirm both requirements at booking.
Q: Can I book a child seat at short notice for a Gatwick transfer?
A: We recommend confirming child seat requirements at the time of booking rather than on the day. Availability of specific seat types is confirmed at booking — last-minute requests cannot always be accommodated. Pre-booking your transfer with the seat requirement gives us time to confirm and prepare.
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Book a Gatwick Transfer with a Child Seat
Stansted Airport Taxi provides pre-booked private hire transfers to and from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and South Terminal. Child seats are available at £15 per seat on request — confirm the seat type and number of children when you book.
Our drivers are DBS Enhanced Checked, NVQ Level 2 Road Passenger Transport qualified, and PCO licensed. We operate 24/7, including early morning Gatwick departures and late-night arrivals.
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Fares shown are indicative, calculated on distance by vehicle class, and confirmed at booking via our fare calculator. Your final fixed price is locked in your booking confirmation — no surge, no airport surcharge, no late-night premium, no card fees.
- ✔ Fixed fare confirmed at booking — includes the Gatwick terminal charge
- ✔ North Terminal and South Terminal, door to door
- ✔ Saloon through Executive MPV, with real-time flight monitoring
- ✔ Child seats available on request at £15 per seat
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