Before you travel, it pays to understand the car seat rules for taxis in France, because they are stricter than many UK families expect. French law requires children under 10 to use a child restraint appropriate to their size and weight on every car journey. That includes a private taxi transfer from the airport to Disneyland Paris, no matter how short the trip. The good news is that you do not need to wrestle your own seats through the airport.
What the French law actually says
The rule is straightforward: any child under the age of 10 must travel in a suitable restraint, whether that is an infant carrier, a convertible seat or a booster cushion. Beyond 10, children may use the standard adult seatbelt. The restraint must match the child, not simply be present in the car, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach does not satisfy the regulations. Drivers and parents are both expected to comply, and an unrestrained child is taken seriously by French police.
How Disney Taxi Paris keeps you legal at no cost
We provide free child seats with every family transfer, fitted before we collect you. There are three categories to cover the full age range, and we install whichever ones you need so the car is ready the moment you arrive.
- Infant seat for ages 0-12 months, rear-facing and secure.
- Convertible seat for ages 1-4 years.
- Booster seat for ages 4-10 years.
Why this matters on the airport transfer
The CDG to Disneyland transfer is around 38km and takes roughly 45 minutes, while Orly is around 50km and 50-60 minutes. These are real road journeys at motorway speeds, so a proper restraint is not a formality. Booking a fixed-price private car with the seats already fitted means you skip the taxi rank, where finding any car with a child seat is rarely possible, and avoid the RER entirely with its stairs and crowds.
Planning ahead with confidence
The simplest approach is to tell us your children's ages when you book. We then fit the correct seats before pickup at no extra charge, so the law is met and your little ones are comfortable. A saloon carries up to three passengers, and a minivan seats 7-8, which is ideal when you have several children and the seats that go with them. Everything is part of one fixed fare with no meter.
Frequently asked questions
Are car seats a legal requirement in French taxis?
Yes. Children under 10 must use an appropriate restraint, and we provide free fitted seats so your child travels legally.
Do I have to bring my own car seat to France?
No. We supply free seats fitted before pickup, so you can travel lighter.
What age groups do the free seats cover?
Infant (0-12 months), convertible (1-4 years) and booster (4-10 years).
Are car seats really required for a short airport transfer?
Yes. The under-10 rule applies on every journey, including the 45-minute CDG transfer.
How do I tell you which seats I need?
Just give us your children's ages when booking and we fit the right seats free of charge.
Book a family transfer with free child seats
Tell us your children's ages and we will have the right seats fitted before we collect you.
Related reading: CDG to Disneyland with a baby and the best way from CDG with kids.
