Travelling with kids, a private transfer solves three specific problems: no waiting in a taxi queue with tired children, certainty that a child seat will be available, and knowing in advance how long the ride will take. Before booking, request a child seat explicitly (available on request in every vehicle) and give your correct flight details, so the driver can adjust if your flight is delayed.
If you're travelling to Rhodes with kids, you already know the trip doesn't end when the plane lands — it ends when everyone finally reaches the room and can relax. The stretch of time between those two moments is what actually decides how well the holiday starts.
Who this is ideal for
- You're travelling with a baby or young child and need a reliable child seat
- Your flight lands late at night or very early in the morning
- You have a lot of luggage, a stroller, or baby gear
- You don't want to explain a route to a taxi driver without knowing if a seat is even available
- You want to know in advance how long the transfer will take, so you can plan meals or naps around it
What actually stresses parents about this part of the trip
The truth is, few people think about the transfer until they're standing in the middle of the problem: the airport is busy, the kids are tired from the flight, and suddenly you need to find a taxi with room for two child seats and four suitcases. In summer, after large charter flight arrivals at Diagoras airport, taxi queues grow exactly during the hours when kids have the least patience left.
What to ask for when booking with kids
| Need | What to ask for |
| Baby/toddler | The right size child seat — request it explicitly at booking |
| Flight delay | Give the correct flight number, the driver adjusts to the actual arrival time |
| Lots of luggage/stroller | Confirm the number of bags at booking — vehicles fit up to 4 |
| Night arrival | Ask for confirmation the driver will be waiting with a name sign |
| Large family (5+) | Ask before booking whether a second vehicle is needed |
Common mistakes first-time parent bookers make
First mistake: not mentioning the child's age at booking, which leaves it unclear whether the available seat actually fits. State the child's age or weight when requesting a child seat.
Second mistake: underestimating luggage count. A baby usually means a stroller, a baby bag, and extra luggage — factor all of it in when declaring the number of bags.
Third mistake: not updating the booking if the flight changes. If your flight time shifts, let them know directly so the driver can adjust — don't assume it updates automatically.
Step by step: booking a transfer with kids, stress-free
Before you open the booking form, gather this: flight number and arrival time, number of passengers (kids included), number and size of bags, and the age of each child needing a seat. Then go to dodekanisosservices.gr/en/car-transfer, fill in your pickup and drop-off points, and in the booking notes, state clearly "I need a child seat" along with the child's age. If you're unsure about anything, you can call (+30) 22410 70590 (07:00–21:00) and confirm it directly.
Book your transfer here: Search directly at dodekanisosservices.gr/en/car-transfer — choose your route and date, and request a child seat in the booking notes.
A real picture of arriving with kids
A mother travelling with two children, aged 3 and 6, landed in Rhodes one July afternoon, alone — her husband was arriving on a different flight two days later. She'd booked a private transfer in advance, with an explicit request for a child seat for the younger one. At the airport exit, the driver was waiting with a sign with her name — the child seat was already installed, the toddler settled in immediately, and the older child helped load the suitcases. She didn't need to search for a taxi, explain anything, or worry whether it would all fit. Twenty minutes later she was at the hotel, with the kids already asking when they could go to the pool.
What to have ready before the trip
Before you leave home, make sure you have your flight number written somewhere accessible, that you've stated the correct number of child seats you need, and that you've saved Dodekanisos Services' phone number on your phone in case you need to report a last-minute change. Those few minutes of preparation are the difference between a calm arrival and a stressful one.
Travelling with kids already comes with plenty of variables you can't control — the airport transfer doesn't need to be one of them.
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
| Does the vehicle fit a child seat? | Yes, all available vehicles (Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008) offer a child seat on request. |
| Should I state the child's age? | Yes, it helps select the right seat — mention it in the booking notes. |
| What if our flight is delayed? | Give the correct flight number at booking so the driver adjusts to the real arrival time. |
| How many bags fit with a stroller? | Vehicles fit up to 4 bags — mention the stroller separately at booking. |
| Can I call with questions before booking? | Yes, at (+30) 22410 70590, daily 07:00–21:00. |
Travelling with kids doesn't need to be complicated — it just needs the right requests made in advance. Check the homepage of Dodekanisos Services and book your transfer at dodekanisosservices.gr/en/car-transfer.