Policies · Child seats
Child Seat Policy
Child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 per booking. Request seats when you book online or call 24/7 dispatch.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC provides child seats for $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, with up to 2 seats per booking; sedans do not take child seats. Request seats when booking online at Book online or call (888) 883-8180; dispatch is available 24/7. New York law exempts taxis and for-hire vehicles from child-seat requirements, but we recommend a seat for every child under 8.
Rates
Rates
| Vehicle class | Passengers / bags | Hourly rate (3-hour minimum) | JFK ↔ Midtown Manhattan transfer (all-in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | From $174.61 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | From $202.53 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | From $236.49 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | From $306.30 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
All transfer fares include tolls and congestion surcharges. Taxes and fees are included in the fare; gratuity is not included and is added by the client.
Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce: Quote on request: call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
Child seats cost $25 each, in SUVs and Sprinters only, with up to 2 per booking. Hourly service includes unlimited stops within the booked hours.
Summary
Policy summary
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Price | $25 per seat |
| Vehicles | SUVs and Sprinters only, not sedans |
| Maximum | 2 per booking, in an SUV or a Sprinter |
| Seat types | Infant (rear-facing), convertible (rear- or forward-facing), and high-back or backless booster |
| Child details | The seat type and facing in the booking form; each child’s age, weight and height in the booking notes |
| Installation | Installed per the maker’s instructions; the parent or guardian checks the final fit |
| Advance notice | Request seats when you book |
| Your own seat | Welcome if in good condition; it counts toward the 2-seat limit |
NYC Law
Is a child seat required in a NYC car service?
No, a child seat is not legally required in a NYC taxi or for-hire vehicle. NYC 311 states that a car restraint isn’t required when riding with a child in a taxi or for-hire vehicle, that passengers are encouraged to bring their own seat, and that the driver must allow it to be installed. In private vehicles, New York requires a child restraint until a child’s 8th birthday. Full details: NYC car seat laws for car service.
Seat Limit
How many child seats can I add?
An SUV or a Sprinter takes up to 2 child seats per booking, at $25 each. For more seats, call us before you book. Sedans do not take child seats.
Which seat should I request?
Choose a restraint that fits your child’s age and weight and follows New York guidance. We stock infant seats (rear-facing), convertible seats (rear-facing or forward-facing), and high-back and backless booster seats. Share your child’s age, weight and height in the booking notes, and choose the setup you want when you book: rear-facing, forward-facing or booster.
Can I bring my own seat?
NYC TLC guidance allows passengers in TLC-licensed vehicles to bring and use their own child seat, and requires the driver to allow it to be installed. You may bring your own seat if it is in good condition; it still counts toward the 2-seat limit, and your chauffeur helps with placement.
Seat Belts
Do all passengers need seat belts?
Yes, since November 1, 2020, every passenger in a taxi or for-hire vehicle in New York must wear a seat belt, regardless of age or seat. Under NYC 311 guidance, a passenger can be fined up to $50, and a driver up to $100 and 3 points if a child under 16 is not properly buckled.
Can a child sit in the front seat?
No, children ride in the rear. The NY DMV states that child safety restraint systems should not be used in the front seat.
Compare
Child seat policies compared
| Provider type | Seat cost | Max seats | Seat types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur Service NYC | $25 per seat | 2 per booking (SUVs and Sprinters) | Infant, convertible, high-back and backless booster |
| Typical NYC black car services | Varies by operator | Varies | Infant, convertible, booster on request |
| Yellow taxi | Not provided | Bring your own | Your own seat |
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Booking
How it works
Request a ride at Book online or call (888) 883-8180.
Request seats (up to 2 per booking) and add each child’s age, weight and height in the booking notes.
Review the quote and submit your booking request. A reservation is confirmed once we accept it in writing, by email or through our booking system, and your chauffeur’s details and trip updates are texted to the phone number given for the trip.
Check the harness fit before the car departs.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child seat cost?
Child seats cost $25 each.
What is the maximum number of child seats?
Up to 2 per booking, in an SUV or a Sprinter. For more seats, call us before you book; sedans do not take child seats.
Do I need to book seats in advance?
Yes. Request seats when you book.
Do you provide infant seats?
Yes. We stock rear-facing infant seats, as well as convertible, high-back booster and backless booster seats.
Can my child ride on my lap?
No. Every child needs their own seat or seat belt: every child counts as a passenger, and New York requires every passenger in a for-hire vehicle to wear a seat belt. We recommend a seat for every child under 8.
Where can I get my own seat checked in NYC?
NYC DOT offers free car seat checks by appointment at 212-839-4777. In-person checks run April through October.
What are the changes in New York’s car seat laws in 2026?
This page does not state a 2026 law change. New York requires child restraints in private vehicles until a child’s 8th birthday, while taxis and for-hire vehicles are exempt from the child-seat requirement. Check the New York DMV safety-restraint guidance and NYC TLC passenger guidance for current rules.
Can my 10-year-old sit in the front seat in New York?
New York DMV guidance says child safety restraint systems should not be used in the front seat. Children should ride in the rear, and all passengers must wear seat belts.
Does a 4-year-old need a car seat in NYC?
In a private vehicle, New York requires a child restraint until the child’s 8th birthday. Taxis and for-hire vehicles are exempt from that child-seat requirement, but we recommend a seat for every child under 8. Our seats cost $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, up to 2 per booking.
Can I put my 4-year-old in a backless booster seat?
Our backless boosters are for children roughly age 6 and up and 40 to 100 lb, per the maker’s label. For a younger child, we also stock convertible and high-back booster seats; give your child’s age, weight and height in the booking notes. Follow New York DMV guidance and the seat maker’s instructions.
24/7 dispatch
Book child seats
Call (888) 883-8180 or book at Book online. $25 per seat in SUVs and Sprinters, up to 2 per booking.