Germany takes child car safety seriously, and the rules are clear and strictly enforced. If you are arriving at Frankfurt Airport with children, here is what the law requires and how to make sure your transfer is compliant and safe.
The Core Rule
In Germany, children under 12 years old and under 150 cm tall must travel in an appropriate child restraint — a car seat or booster suited to their size and weight. Once a child is either 12 or taller than 150 cm, a normal seatbelt is sufficient.
Seat Types by Age and Size
- Infants: rear-facing infant carriers for the youngest babies.
- Toddlers: forward- or rear-facing seats with a harness.
- Older children: high-back boosters that position the adult belt correctly.
Seats sold in the EU carry approval marks (such as the i-Size/ECE standards); using the right group for your child's size is what keeps them safe and legal.
Taxis, Hire Cars and Transfers
The safest assumption is simple: arrange the right seat in advance, every time.
Rules can differ slightly for spontaneous taxi rides, but for a pre-booked private transfer the responsible approach is to have the correct seats fitted before you travel. With FrankfurtRide, child seats are available on request — just tell us the children's ages and sizes when booking.
Arriving from Abroad
You can bring your own seats (many airlines carry them free as part of your baggage allowance), or request them with your transfer so you arrive hands-free. For a long-haul family arrival, requesting seats is often the easiest option.
How to Arrange Seats with Your Transfer
- State the number of children and their ages and heights when booking.
- We match the correct seat group to each child.
- The seats are fitted and ready when the driver meets you in arrivals.
See our family airport transfers guide and routes and pricing.
