SeatKids vs a rental-company car seat at Prague Airport

You can add a child seat to most rental car bookings. Here is what that seat often is, and what we do differently.

What the rental counter gives you. And what we do differently.

The biggest difference is the one you can’t see at the counter: how well the seat protects your child in a crash.

Typical rental counter seatkids

Safety standard Older R44 seats may still be in use Latest i-Size (UN R129) standard

Crash tested Side impact not always tested Front and side tested

Rear-facing Often turned forward too early Rear-facing to at least 15 months

Crash history Usually unknown Logged from new, retired after any incident

Installing Often belt-fitted, no manual ISOFIX, quick-fit card and how-to video

Fit Often one size for every child Matched to your child’s height

Clean Cleaning standards vary Washed, steam-cleaned and sealed

A safer seat. A simpler arrival.Handed over at Prague Airport arrivals, collected when you fly home.

Rent or bring your own?What to weigh before you pack a car seat.