Children's Bikes and Balance Bikes in the Boot
Updated 3 min read
A children's bike or balance bike is small compared to an adult bicycle, but it's still an awkward shape for a boot — not something that fits neatly into a suitcase-and-bag count the way ordinary luggage does. It's worth flagging when you book rather than assuming a small bike will simply squeeze in around everything else.
This is a straightforward oversized-item note, and it's a genuinely common one — families bring these regularly.
Why a small bike still needs a note
Even a small children's bike or a balance bike without pedals has an irregular shape that doesn't fold into the normal luggage count, so it's treated the same way skis or a stroller would be — mentioned at booking, confirmed before pickup. If it comes apart (wheels removed, folded), say so; that can change how much space it actually needs.
Booking with the rest of the family's luggage
Add the bike to your notes alongside your total bag count, so the category we confirm has room for both. A single small bike alongside a normal family luggage load usually fits within Standard or SUV / XL depending on how much else you're bringing; more than one bike, or a bike plus a stroller and a full set of cases, often points to a bigger category.
Moving to Sweden with a child's bike
Families arriving for a longer stay, rather than a holiday, sometimes bring a bike specifically because buying one locally right away isn't practical. In that situation the bike is one part of a bigger luggage picture — count it alongside the rest of a long-stay move's cases and bags rather than treating it as a small, separate item, since the combined total is what actually decides the category.
What every Förare booking includes
The fixed price you see before booking is the price on your receipt — 6% VAT included, whole car, not per person.
- Flight tracked — pickup follows your live arrival
- 45 minutes free waiting, from your driver's confirmed arrival
- No terminal fee
- No surge pricing, ever
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours
Questions people ask before booking
Do I need to mention a balance bike if it's small?
Yes — even a small bike has an irregular shape that needs a note at booking, the same way a stroller or skis would, so it's confirmed before pickup.
Does it matter if the bike comes apart or folds?
Yes — mention it if the wheels come off or it folds, since that can change how much space it actually needs in the boot.
Will bringing a bike affect the price?
If it means a bigger vehicle category is needed to fit everything, that's reflected in the fixed price shown before you book.
What if we have more than one child's bike?
Mention the total count in your notes — more than one bike alongside a family's normal luggage often points to a bigger category, which we'll confirm before pickup.
Do we need to disassemble the bike before the ride?
Not necessarily, but mention if it's folded or has removable wheels, since that affects how much space it needs and helps us confirm the right car.
Is there a minimum size below which a bike doesn't need mentioning?
There's no fixed cutoff — if in doubt, mention it. It costs nothing to flag and means the car we send genuinely has room for it.
Can the balance bike travel on a lap instead of in the boot?
That's possible for a very small bike depending on the seating, but it's still worth mentioning at booking so the driver knows what to expect.
Does it matter if the bike is muddy or dirty from use?
It's a courtesy to bag or wipe down a dirty bike before it travels, though it's not something you need to ask about specifically when booking.
Book your Arlanda pickup
Enter the address and you will see the price for the whole car before anything is paid. No account needed.
- One fixed price for the whole car, 6% VAT included, shown before you pay.
- Choose the car by passengers and luggage — every category is priced before you choose.
- Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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