Italian law requires children under 150cm (about 12 years old) to use a car seat or booster. Fines: €83–333.
Plan your trip →Rental car companies: all offer child seats/boosters (€5–15/day). Book when reserving the car (adding later at the desk costs more and availability isn’t guaranteed). Options: infant seat (0–13kg), child seat (9–18kg), booster (15–36kg). Quality: rental car seats vary. Some are worn. If car seat quality matters to you, bring your own (airlines allow car seats as checked luggage for free) or buy a cheap one at a Prenatal/Chicco store on arrival (€30–80 for a booster, €80–150 for a full seat). Taxis: Italian taxis are NOT required to have car seats. Children can ride in the back seat without a car seat in taxis (legal exemption). Car-sharing: Enjoy/ShareNow do not provide car seats.