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Florida car seat laws and rentals (2026)
Florida car seat law in 2026: age 0–3 requires a separate carrier or integrated seat, 4–5 a booster. How rentals, Uber and MCO pickups work for visitors.
Published 2026-03-19 · Updated 2026-08-18
Key takeaways
- Florida Statute 316.613 requires a separate carrier or integrated child seat for children aged 0–3 and a booster or child seat for ages 4–5.
- The fine is $60 plus 3 points on a Florida licence; visitors are not exempt.
- Rental car companies at MCO charge roughly $13–$16 per day for a car seat, capped near $70–$100 per rental.
- Uber Car Seat is not available in the Orlando market, so a rented or brought seat is the only compliant option for rideshare.
- An all-in-one seat rented off-site runs $60 for 1–3 days and $93 for a week, and arrives with the manual and expiry date visible.
What the law actually says
- Ages 0 through 3: separate carrier or vehicle manufacturer's integrated child seat.
- Ages 4 and 5: separate carrier, integrated seat, or child booster seat.
- Age 6 and up: standard seat belt is legal, though best practice is a booster until 4 ft 9 in.
- Penalty: $60 fine and 3 points against the driver's licence.
Your three options as a visitor
Rent from the car rental desk
- $13–$16 per day at Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz at MCO.
- Model and cleanliness are not guaranteed; installation is your responsibility.
Rent off-site with delivery
- Delivered to your hotel or to MCO baggage claim with the seat's manual and expiry label.
- $60 for 1–3 days, $93 for 7 days on an all-in-one seat covering 5–100 lb.
Bring your own
- Free to check on all major US airlines.
- Roughly 1 in 10 checked car seats shows shell damage that voids safe use.
Car seat options for a 7-day Orlando trip
| Option | 7-day cost | Delivered to you | Known model | Install help |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCO rental car desk | $91–$112 | At counter | No | No |
| Off-site rental delivery | $93 | Hotel or baggage claim | Yes | Yes, by phone |
| Bring your own | $0 | You carry it | Yes | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Do Florida car seat laws apply to tourists and rental cars?
Yes. Florida Statute 316.613 applies to every driver on Florida roads regardless of where the vehicle is registered.
Does Uber in Orlando provide car seats?
No. Uber Car Seat is not offered in the Orlando market, so you must supply a compliant seat yourself.
Can you install the car seat for me?
Florida liability rules mean our drivers cannot install the seat in your vehicle, but we walk you through the install on the phone and leave the manual with the seat.
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Gear waiting when you land
Pick your gear, pick your dates, tell us where you are staying. We deliver clean, inspected equipment and collect it when you leave.