Car Seats in Rental Cars in Europe

I've no experience with car seats in European rental dars, so can't comment on that. There aren't many situations where a car rental pros outweigh the cons. Especially since your itinerary is well served by trains.

I have read reviews from other forums about this issue. It's safest for you to bring your own. Car dealerships can run out of car seats, even if you reserve one. You don't want to risk finding out the wrong way when you are in Europe. All they say is sorry.

I think it’s a risk to rely on a rental car seat. They often don’t have the right size available in my experience.

It is true that US car seats aren’t legal in Europe but I think it’s unlikely anyone would notice what seat you’re using. Another idea is to just buy one when you get here. You could order online and have it delivered to your first hotel. The cost of renting seats is so high this would probably be equal cost or cheaper.

the seat fixings here - ISO-Fix - are different than those on US seats.

they are not legal (or safe) if not secured to the car by ISO-fix fixings, and US seats don't come that way. Babies under 15 months should be in a rearward facing seat.

There are no requirements for a baby seat or child seat on trains.

I rented a van in Frankfurt and added two car seats to the rental for my cousin’s twins who were 23 months old at the time. You don’t need a car for your trip, but if you decide to get one I would buy a car seat in Munich. I wouldn’t pick up the car until you’re leaving there. I’ve been to Munich with a car and it sat in a parking garage for the 3 days we were there. Personally I would take the train.

the post by whoever pretending to be amy reported for zappage -- completely off topic on a 4 month old thread