Q: I will travel to Barcelona with my family next summer. We have a six months old baby and a 4 years old son. We think the best solution for arriving to the city from the airport is to take a taxi. Are there taxis in Barcelona that are equipped with a child and baby seats? and will we need to pay extra money for them?

A: Usually, regular airport taxis in Barcelona are not equipped with a child nor baby seat. However, you can request it for free, if you order the vehicle in advance. If it is not convenient for you, you can bring your own child and baby seat.

It is important that your 4 year old son will travel in a child seat, because it is required by the law and the driver will not accept him without it (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Taxis – Ordering in Advance or not?, Prices of Barcelona Airport Taxis and Kids and Families in Barcelona).

In contrast, baby seats are not mandatory in case of an urban travel (a ride from El Prat to Barcelona and vice versa belongs to this category). Therefore, if you agree to hold your baby in your arms, the taxi drivers will allow it. Surely, you can ask for a baby seat, if you think it is more secure.

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