Once you’ve selected your hire car you can add a selection of extras including child seats and a GPS. Read on to find out the details.
If you’re considering bringing your kids and want to protect them at all times, make sure to request a safety child seat. Adding a GPS device as an extra to your car rental booking can also help you to stay on track no matter where you are. Please find below some tips to help you understand the process of adding extras such as GPS navigation and child seats in the UK along with other essential things you need to remember.
It is important that your child has the safest journey possible, and as such it is vital that you select a child seat that is suitable for their weight and size, and is properly fitted in the vehicle at the time of rental.
Take note that you can only add a child seat as an extra after your booking has been confirmed. When you book through VroomVroomVroom, you can contact our Customer Care Team by replying to the Confirmation Email advising your child’s age in months and/or years, and we will respond within one business day. You can also contact the hire car provider directly.
According to Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), there are many different types of child car seats available for you to choose and use. In the UK, child seats are divided into categories based on the weight of the child: rearward-facing baby seats, forward-facing seats, booster seats, booster cushions, Isofix seats and i-size seats. Take note that these fit broadly to different age groups, but it is the weight of the child that is most critical when choosing what type of child seat to use.
The additional cost of a child seat will vary according to the car hire provider and the type of seat needed. Please contact our Customer Care Team for further information. Also note that car seats are subject to availability, so don’t leave your request for a child seat until the last moment.
Yes you can add and rent a GPS as an extra to your hire car after your booking has been confirmed. Adding a navigation system to your car rental booking can help make your driving in a foreign country such as the United Kingdom far easier, as not only can it provide you with the quickest route, meaning you won’t need to worry about getting lost, it can also help you save time and fuel.
Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation devices are available for rent across the UK with your car hire. However, there is an extra charge for a GPS and as costs can vary between hire car providers, we recommended that you contact our Customer Care Team for further information. You can also contact the supplier directly when making your reservation that you would like to include a GPS unit to your booking.
Important InformationWhen you reserve optional extras...
The price of your car rental may change if you decide to choose any optional extras such as a GPS or child seat. When making a request for a child seat, make sure to mention the age of the child. Child seats are divided into different categories, but it is the weight of the child that is most critical when selecting what type of child seat to use. Take note that only EU approved height and weight based child seats can be used in the UK.
