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Stansted airport – hiring a baby car seat

Car rental companies charge excessive fees for an infant seat – in our case GBP 130. Can anyone recommend a cheaper option for Stansted airport?

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  • Emmia
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    Taking your own?
  • Lavendyr
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    Take your own. We did this travelling from Gatwick-Naples. Stuck it in a sealed plastic bag (a vacuum pack one that we had at home. This was EasyJet and we were able to take it for free - check with your airline. 
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