Under 2 years and under 30 lb
A rear-facing restraint with a five-point harness is required. Both the age and weight conditions matter; send accurate measurements when requesting a seat.
New York / Family travel
NYC car service
with car seats
Plan your family’s airport or city journey with the right restraint, room for the luggage and a clear meeting point. Opus coordinates child-seat requests with its vetted chauffeur network; the seat and vehicle are confirmed for your itinerary.
AirportsJFK, LGA and EWR
Seat requestIn advance
Seat fee$25 per seat where applicable
Vehicle fitConfirmed with your luggage
Before you book
Choose your child seat
and family vehicle.
A family car-service quote should confirm the restraint for each child and enough space for every passenger, suitcase and stroller.
Opus accepts advance requests for up to 2 seats per vehicle direction in eligible SUV and van categories. The exact arrangement depends on the children and assigned vehicle; passenger capacity alone does not establish a safe fit.
NHTSA’s car-seat guidance explains choosing a restraint for the child’s age and size, checking the manufacturer’s limits and following the seat and vehicle installation instructions. Use that guidance alongside the confirmed equipment details.
Family restraint & vehicle fit matrix
Car seats and family vehicle options
Seat requests, luggage and airport transfers.
Child-seat requests are available in eligible SUVs and vans only. Compare the confirmed request policy below, then have the actual restraint, passenger and luggage arrangement checked together.
| Requested Vehicle Category | Child-Seat Policy & Fee | Passengers, Strollers & Luggage Fit | What to Confirm Before Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Executive SUV↗ | Up to 2 requested seats per vehicle direction; $25 per seat where applicable | Passenger capacity with the selected restraints, suitcase sizes and folded stroller dimensions must be checked for the assigned SUV. | Seat type and model, suitable installation positions, usable luggage space and availability for each direction. |
| 02Executive van↗ | Up to 2 requested seats per vehicle direction; $25 per seat where applicable | A van may suit a larger party, but seating layouts and luggage areas vary. Send the complete family and equipment load for a fit check. | The specific van configuration, compatible restraint positions and luggage arrangement; a larger vehicle does not increase the two-seat request limit. |
The chauffeur installs the requested seats in the confirmed SUV or van. A category request does not guarantee a particular vehicle or seat model, and a brochure passenger count does not establish capacity once restraints and luggage are included. If your party needs more than two seats, ask the travel desk to review a multi-vehicle arrangement.
Newark and cross-state family journeys
New Jersey car seat laws
Age, size and seat fit matter.
For travel on New Jersey roads, its restraint law covers motor vehicles equipped with safety belts or LATCH, other than school buses. Plan the suitable restraint for the whole route; do not assume that a practice seen in a New York taxi applies in New Jersey.
Rules and guidance reviewed . Sources: New Jersey child-restraint statute ↗ and NJ Highway Traffic Safety guidance, revised July 2026 ↗.
Under 4 years and under 40 lb
A five-point-harness restraint is required. New Jersey’s safety guidance keeps the child rear-facing until the seat’s manufacturer limits are reached, then forward-facing with the harness. Younger children must still meet the rear-facing rule above.
Under 8 years and under 57 inches
An appropriate harness restraint or belt-positioning booster is required, subject to the younger-child rules. State guidance says to progress to a booster after outgrowing the harness seat’s limits. Reaching age 8 or 57 inches changes the statutory restraint threshold; correct belt fit still matters.
Rear seat and installation
Use the rear seat. If a vehicle has no rear seats, the law allows the appropriate restraint in front, but never a rear-facing seat in front of an active passenger airbag. Check both the restraint instructions and vehicle manual before travel.
For New York journeys, the NYC TLC passenger guidance confirms that passengers can bring and use their own child seats. With Opus, provide the model in advance for the confirmed SUV or van; seat availability and compatibility require confirmation.
A useful request
Request a family airport transfer
Details to include.
Send the details below for both directions. You can start with passenger counts; children’s names and identity documents are not needed for an initial quote.
Journey
Airport and operating flight number, arrival date, destination address and a contact reachable on arrival. For city pickups, include the exact entrance and local time.
Children and restraints
Each child’s age, height and weight; requested restraint; and whether you are bringing your own seat. Ask for the model, suitability and fitting arrangements to be confirmed.
Passengers and luggage
Adults and children travelling, suitcase sizes, carry-ons, folded stroller dimensions and other equipment. Include everything that must travel in the same vehicle.
Return and changes
Return pickup address, local date and time, flight, stops and seat requirements. Identify who can approve a revised vehicle, extra waiting or a changed pickup.
At the airport
Airport pickups with children
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark.
Choose the airport guide for the pickup procedure, then check your booking instructions before leaving the terminal. Allow time to collect bags and assemble the family. An indoor greeting and the vehicle collection point can be different.
Review the total transfer price, seat fee, meeting method and waiting terms together. Read the child-seat policy and quote guide before accepting.
New York · New Jersey · Connecticut / USD
Hourly chauffeur rates
New York family journeys
Hourly SUV options for families travelling in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Request the children's ages, required seats and luggage fit in advance. Child seats are available in confirmed SUV or van configurations; van pricing requires a separate quote.
| Vehicle class | Hourly rate | 3-hour minimum total |
|---|---|---|
| 01Executive SUV | $144 / hour | $432 total |
| 02Luxury SUV | $165 / hour | $495 total |
A 3-hour minimum applies to these sedan and SUV hourly bookings. Price is the hourly rate multiplied by reserved hours. Sprinter service requires a separate quote. Optional extras and gratuity are separate. Confirm the operating area, availability, taxes, tolls, any additional charges and extensions in your written quote before accepting.
Family travel answers
Car service with car seats
Questions from parents.
Seat suitability, space and the return arrangement are checked before the journey is confirmed.
01Can I book a New York airport car service with a child seat?+
Yes. Request the seat when you send the itinerary for JFK, LaGuardia or Newark. Include each child’s age, height and weight, the adults travelling, luggage and any stroller. The travel desk must confirm the appropriate restraint and vehicle before you accept the booking.
02Are infant seats, forward-facing seats and boosters all available?+
Tell the travel desk which restraint your child needs. Seat type, model, suitability and availability must be confirmed for your journey; a general child-seat request does not guarantee a particular restraint. Do not choose by age alone or assume an adult seat belt is suitable.
03How much do child seats cost?+
Child seats are requested in advance at $25 per seat where applicable, with up to 2 seats per vehicle direction in eligible SUV and van categories only. The chauffeur installs the requested seats. Availability, restraint type and fit must be confirmed for the child's age, height and weight, the actual vehicle and your luggage. Tell the travel desk if your party needs more seats or vehicles.
04Will two child seats, adults and a stroller fit in one SUV?+
Fit depends on the assigned vehicle, restraint configuration and luggage. Send the number of adults, details for both children, suitcase sizes and the stroller’s folded dimensions. Ask for the seating and luggage arrangement to be confirmed together. A larger vehicle or a second vehicle may be needed.
05Who installs the child seats, and can I bring my own?+
The chauffeur installs the requested seats in the confirmed SUV or van. If you want to bring your own restraint, provide its model in advance so compatibility and fitting arrangements can be checked. Follow the restraint and vehicle manufacturers’ instructions and check your child’s harness fit before departure.
06Do I need to request the seats again for the return journey?+
Include the return date, local pickup time, address, flight and seat requirements in the original brief. Each direction needs a confirmed vehicle and restraint arrangement. A seat requested for the arrival does not automatically reserve one for a separately booked departure.
07What if immigration or baggage takes longer with children?+
Tell the travel desk as soon as you expect a delay. Confirmed airport transfers include 60 minutes after actual domestic flight arrival or 90 minutes after actual international flight arrival. Further waiting follows the confirmed vehicle rate. Stay in contact before moving the family to the agreed pickup point.
Your family itinerary
Plan your family transfer
Confirm the seats and luggage.
Request a family transfer For a day with several stops, explore hourly chauffeur service. For the vehicle classes, see our vehicle guide.