Do You Need a Car Seat in Cyprus? Car Seat Law for Families

Do You Need a Car Seat in Cyprus? Car Seat Law for Families

Do you need a car seat in Cyprus? Yes, you do. Cyprus law tells you to put a young child in an approved car seat. This rule is true in your own car, a rental car, and a taxi.

Each year, many parents plan a family holiday in Cyprus with a baby or a toddler. Most of these parents drive on the island. This guide explains the Cyprus car seat rules in clear steps. It also shows you the easy way to get a correct seat.

Note: This guide gives general information. The rules and the fines can change. Before your trip, check the current Cyprus car seat rules with the Cyprus Road Transport Department.

Do you need a car seat in Cyprus? The short answer

Yes. A young child must travel in a child car seat. The seat must be correct for the age, the height, and the weight of the child. This is the law for all drivers, both residents and tourists.

Car seat law Cyprus: what the law says

Cyprus uses the European rules for child car seats. The main points are simple:

• A child below 12 years old must use a car seat or a booster seat.
• A child below the height limit must also use one. Sources give this limit as about 135–150 cm.
• A baby must travel in a rear-facing seat.
• You must install the seat as the manufacturer shows.

Cyprus accepts only European-approved seats. Look for one of these two labels:

• ECE R44/04 — this standard groups seats by the weight of the child.
• UN R129 (i-Size) — this standard groups seats by the height of the child.

An i-Size seat keeps a baby rear-facing until a minimum of 15 months.

A rear-facing seat for a baby

A baby needs a rear-facing seat. A rear-facing seat gives better protection to the head and the neck. Keep your baby in this seat until the child reaches the limit for the seat.

Cyprus car seat rules for the front seat and the airbag

A young child is safer in the back seat. Put your child in the back seat when you can.

Warning: Do not put a rear-facing seat in front of an active airbag. An airbag can hit the seat and cause a serious injury to your baby. If you must use the front seat, turn off the passenger airbag first.

Cyprus car seat rules: which seat for which age

Match the seat to the age and the size of your child. This list shows the main stages:

• Newborn to about 1 year: a rear-facing baby car seat.
• Toddler: a seat for the height and the weight. Keep it rear-facing for as long as the seat permits.
• Older child: a forward-facing seat with a harness. Then, a high-back booster seat.

For a baby, baby car seat hire in Cyprus gives you a correct rear-facing seat. For an older child, child car seat rental in Cyprus gives you the correct booster. See all stages on our car seats page.

Car seat law Cyprus: taxis and rental cars

Many parents think that a taxi or a rental car gives a car seat. This is not always true. Read these points before your trip:

• Most taxis do not carry a child car seat. You must arrange one first.
• A rental company can offer a seat, but often at an extra cost each day.
• You cannot always choose the model or the age rating.
• The company cannot always promise a seat in the busy season.

A car seat is a legal need, but not a sure thing at the rental desk. Plan the seat before you arrive.

Where to get a car seat in Cyprus

Car seat hire in Cyprus is the simple answer. You get the correct seat, clean and ready for your dates. Lula Coco delivers the seat to the place you choose.

We deliver car seats across the island:

• Car seat hire Paphos airport — the seat is ready when you land.
• Car seat hire Larnaca airport — the seat is ready when you land.
• Car seat hire Paphos — delivery to a hotel or a villa.
• Car seat hire Limassol — delivery to a hotel or a villa.
• Car seat hire Larnaca — delivery to a hotel or a villa.

Each seat meets the ECE R44/04 or i-Size (UN R129) standard. So, the seat is legal and safe.

Car seat rental in Cyprus with Lula Coco is also hygienic. We clean and disinfect each seat after every rental. Then, we deliver the seat in a sealed bag with a “disinfected” label. See how it works and the delivery options for your airport.

Travel light with baby equipment hire in Cyprus

A car seat is one part of a family holiday in Cyprus. You can also rent the other large items. Then, you travel light and pack less.

Lula Coco offers premium baby equipment hire in Cyprus:

• Stroller rental Cyprus — from a compact buggy to a full travel system. See the strollers page.
• Stroller sun shades, insect nets and more in our shop.

We deliver each item for the exact dates of your trip.

Cyprus with a baby or a toddler: a few tips

Cyprus is an easy place for a family with young children. Here are a few tips for Cyprus with a baby or Cyprus with a toddler:

• Choose baby friendly hotels in Cyprus with a family room and a shallow pool.
• For Paphos with kids, try Coral Bay, the harbour, and the archaeological park.
• Plan beach time for the morning and the late afternoon in summer.
• Keep your child in the shade. Give the child a lot of water in the heat.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a car seat in Cyprus?

Yes. A child below 12 years old, or below the height limit, must use an approved car seat. The rule applies to tourists and to rental cars.

Do rental cars and taxis give a car seat?

Not always. Taxis usually do not carry one. Rental companies often charge extra and cannot promise a seat. Book car seat hire in Cyprus first.

Can I get car seat hire at Paphos or Larnaca airport?

Yes. Lula Coco delivers a clean, approved seat to Paphos airport and Larnaca airport. The seat is ready when you land.

Which car seat standard do I need in Cyprus?

You need a seat with the ECE R44/04 or i-Size (UN R129) label. Each seat from Lula Coco meets these standards.

Get the correct seat before your trip. See car seat hire in Cyprus with Lula Coco. We deliver to your airport, your hotel, or your villa. New customers get 15% off the first rental with the code FIRSTSTROLL.

Do you travel with young children? Read our guide: Cyprus with a baby or a toddler — a parent’s guide to a family holiday.