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Book your Family Taxi in Split with Car seat
Split Airport (SPU) is actually in Kaštela, about 24 km northwest of the city — 25 to 35 minutes on the D8 or the A1, longer through July and August when the coast road backs up.
Croatia does not exempt taxis, and that is unusual
Most of Europe carves out an exception for taxis. Croatia does not.
Croatian road traffic law requires children to travel in an appropriate restraint according to age, height and weight, and no taxi exemption applies. Children under 2 must travel rear-facing; under 5 in an appropriate seat; from 5 in a booster until they meet the height threshold. Children under 12 may not travel in the front.
So the duty stays with the journey, and in practice it stays with you — because a taxi at SPU arrivals will not be carrying a seat regardless of what the law requires of it.
Where you are actually going
Trogir is 5 km from the terminal, closer than Split itself. Split old town is 25 to 35 minutes. Makarska is around 90 minutes south on the D8. Šibenik is an hour north. And if you are heading to Hvar or Brač, the transfer is to the ferry port rather than a hotel — miss the sailing and the day is gone.
That ferry connection is the constraint most families underestimate.
A late transfer does not just mean a late arrival; it means the next boat, which in shoulder season can be hours.
Apps and the kerbside risk
Uber and Bolt both operate in Split, and coverage is reasonable in season. Neither offers a child seat category. Because Croatian law places the requirement squarely on the journey, a driver who arrives to find two small children and no restraint has a clear reason to decline — and in August, with the rank busy and ferries to catch, that wait is expensive in more than money.
A pre-booked flat-rate vehicle with the seats already fitted is the only mechanism that locks in both the price and the ride before you land.
Which car seats are available
A rear-facing infant carrier suits newborns to around 13 kg. A forward-facing seat with an integral harness covers roughly 9 to 18 kg. A high-backed booster raises older children so the adult belt sits correctly across the shoulder and hips. Seats are approved to ECE R44/04 or i-Size (R129) and fitted on rigid ISOFIX anchors where the vehicle has them.
The D8 coast road to Makarska winds continuously with the sea on one side — repeated lateral loading is exactly where a belt-only installation works loose. 44% of our Split bookings are for four or more passengers, so give the party size at booking; on this route it decides the vehicle rather than just the seats.
Travelling as a larger family? See our vehicle fleet.
How we operate
In a number of destinations we run our own vehicles and drivers, with the seats fitted by our team before pickup. Elsewhere we work with vetted local partners held to the same requirement: the seat you selected is in the car when it arrives. Either way it is confirmed at booking rather than left to whatever is waiting at the rank.
FAQ
Are taxis exempt from child seat law in Croatia?
No. Croatian law applies the restraint requirement to the journey with no taxi exemption — unusual in Europe.
How far is Split Airport from the old town?
About 24 km, typically 25 to 35 minutes on the D8 or A1, longer in July and August.
Can my child travel in the front seat?
No. Children under 12 may not travel in the front seat in Croatia.
Is there Uber in Split?
Yes, along with Bolt, and coverage is reasonable in season. Neither offers a child seat category.
What if I am catching a ferry to Hvar or Brač?
Build in margin. A late transfer means the next sailing, which in shoulder season can be hours away.
Last updated: 24 August 2026. Reviewed by Lija Scheiman, CEO, TaxiBambino Content Audit Team.
Booking data block
Across 136 bookings made through TaxiBambino for Split in the twelve months to August 2026, the middle half of families paid roughly €56–€106, with a median near €67. 44% were for four or more passengers and 22% for five or more. September was the busiest month. Prices move with demand, season and the specific route, so treat these as historical ranges rather than a quote; vehicles are supplied by TaxiBambino and our partner network.
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