These days, there’s a variety of car toys on the market for kids who love motor vehicles. In fact, there are so many toy cars and car sets for girls and boys that it can easily overwhelm any parent or gift giver.

Everyone knows Hot Wheels, Matchbox Cars, and Lightning McQueen because those are top favorites for any car-loving kid. But if you’re looking for something a little different, we compiled a list of just a few of the best car toys we’ve come across this holiday season.

Whether you’re looking for toy cars for girls or boys, a toy car garage, or a

race car

track, it’s all here.

Car toys for babies

The Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car is a great choice if you’re looking for a toy that grows with your child. With three different modes, kids as young as six months and as old as 18 months or more can enjoy this car’s 75 different songs, phrases, and interactive features for learning and playing. It even has a dashboard, a horn to honk, and a light-up “GPS.” Get it from

Fisher-Price

For the baby who is not ready for Hot Wheels cars, the Melissa & Doug Take-Along Town Play Mat includes nine soft vehicles. It’s a great interactive toy for the little ones because the toys make crinkly or squeaky noises, and the set can help promote fine motor skills. Get it on

Amazon

If you’re looking for something to keep your baby occupied while traveling in the

car seat

or stroller, consider the Chibon Infants Steering Wheel. With a horn, music, sounds, and lights, the toy easily attaches to a back seat in a car but also can be used at home, so your baby can pretend to drive from anywhere. Get it on

Amazon

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Car toys for toddlers

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Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway is a great toy for a car-loving toddler. It’s big but also the perfect size for a child who would enjoy letting cars go down the two spiral lamps. Your child will also love the car noises and lights that go off as the cars go down. Get it on

Amazon

If your child doesn’t already have this next classic toy, this just might be the perfect time. The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Car is a sure-fire favorite. Different versions of this toy have been delighting kids for decades. Get it on

Amazon

This one might be better for an older toddler due to its small parts, but the Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures playset is perfect for the kid who loves both the popular show Bluey and toy cars. The set features the characters from the show as well as a fold-out caravan that has a kitchen, bedroom, and dining room. Get it on

Amazon

Car toys for older kids

The Jada Toys GIRLMAZING Big Foot Jeep R/C Vehicle is a 1:16 scale remote control Jeep that is officially licensed, making it as realistic as can be. This toy is fun because of its bright colors and customizable stickers. Get it on

Amazon

Remote control cars are always a great choice for kids who love cars, so another great option is Free to Fly Remote Control stunt trucks. With oversize tires, the car runs fast and can easily go through sand, grass, and rocky terrain. Get it on

Amazon

Finally, if you’re looking for a toy for the science-minded, car-loving kid, check out the Science to the Max Fuel ‘N Duel Rocket Racers. With this set, kids can build their own race cars and even learn how race cars are powered with fun and safe chemical reactions. Get it on

Amazon

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Written By

Lisa Steuer McArdle · Expert Insurance Writer

Lisa Steuer McArdle is an insurance writer with over 15 years of experience writing and editing content in a variety of industries, including insurance and personal finance. Lisa specializes in taking deep dives into make and model-specific content that helps car owners and buyers make solid money-saving choices. Lisa has written over 350 articles for Jerry on topics including electric vehicles to classic cars. Before joining Jerry, Lisa worked in various aspects of the printing industry as a content writer, developer, and editor and earned her bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Lycoming College.

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