10 Best Toy Cars For Kids This Holiday Season [Buying Guide]

Suitable for children ages 3 to 10 years old, these remote control cars check all of the boxes for the best toy cars. The set comes with a pack of two user-friendly remote control cars — making for great playtime with siblings, cousins, friends, and parents. Along with the two cars, you also get four removable figures.

Once you put the figures in the cars, the vehicles make numerous sound effects, ranging from police sirens to racing sounds, to make playtime even more fun. And both cars have operating headlights. These cars work well on tile, hardwood, and carpet floors. No matter where you are in the house, your kids can have the best time playing alongside one another with these remote-control cars.

It is important to note that the remote controls require two AA batteries, and the cars require three AA batteries which need to be purchased separately.

Though there are many options for the best toy cars for your kid, nothing beats a car they can actually drive. This Power Wheels Dune Racer is made for the adventurous child. And don’t worry, this ride is equipped to safely take the road less traveled. It has an excellent traction system that allows the wheels to grip on rough terrain, wet grass, and hard surfaces, and a solid brake system giving your little driver the best control possible. Driving forward, this electric car can reach speeds of 2.5 to 5 mph; in reverse, it can go up to 2.5 mph.

This Dune Racer is powered by a 12v rechargeable battery and can seat up to two race-car-drivers-in-training. It can hold up to 130 pounds in total, making it ideal for kids aged 2 to 8. The front of the car has a small storage compartment, so your child can load up with other toys, snacks, or on-the-road essentials. Hit the trails, and your kid will be driving off-road safely and in style with this flashy green dune racer.

For even more electric car options, check out our comprehensive buying guide on the 15 best electric cars for kids.

Taking your child to your decked out automotive garage and letting them play with real power tools isn’t the safe thing to do. But with this toy, you can give your child a taste of being an automotive mechanic with a car to repair and modify with their own mini power tool. If your kid likes to problem solve and fix things (or take things apart), the Play22 Racing Car Toy is one of the best toy cars you can buy.

In total, this toy car comes with 30 pieces. Your kid can change the wheels and add five different exterior modifications to make their very own personal creation. The child-safe power drill toy even makes noise to make it more realistic. And the car makes realistic sounds and has working lights. This toy car is sure to provide hours of entertainment for your kid.

This toy car is suitable for children ages 3 and up. While the engine battery is included, you will still need to purchase two AA batteries separately.

You can buy all the fancy toys in the world, but have you ever seen a kid have more fun than when they’re playing with a race track toy? If you’re looking for a first race track toy for toddlers, this set from Top Bright is simple and safe for small children. It comes with four wooden cars and features a three-car garage at the bottom. Along with that, it has a gas station and a repair shop.

Your child will love sliding the cars down the ramps and parking them in their garage slots. This toy is incredibly fun and allows your toddler to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as they send the cars racing up and down the tracks. The garage, gas station, and repair shop simulate real-life situations for endless possibilities for your child’s imagination.

This toy has been tested to the highest ASTM F 963 toy standard and verified as safe for use by children as young as one year of age. With that being said, always supervise your child while they play. The toy is one of the best toy cars for toddlers because it can be used as an educational tool in preschools or simply as a fun toy to have at home.

This Hot Wheels pack comes with FIFTY cars. Do we even need to say anything else? Well, we will anyway as there are many reasons why this Hot Wheels set is the perfect gift. First, it comes in a very large box that is great for storage. Each car is packaged individually so for your child this is really is like opening fifty separate presents. You can choose to separately gift each car or keep it as one giant Hot Wheels collection.

All of the Hot Wheels cars have fun colors and authentic details. No two cars in the set are the same. Use these cars alongside a Hot Wheels Track Set for endless racing fun. With the fifty cars, your child gets both old and new models, and they’re sure to love this incredible fleet of the best toy cars made by Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels are recommended for kids 3 years of age or older and should always be used under adult supervision.

Remote control cars are undoubtedly some of the greatest toy cars for kids. So when you find a remote control car that works on land AND in water, it’s that much cooler! Made by Seckton Toys, this amphibious remote control car is the real deal. You can choose from three colors — red, green, or blue — depending on your child’s preference. The stunt-action car has 360-degree rotation and is able to do a 180-degree flip. You can be sure it is beyond fun to drive both on land and in water.

The long-distance remote control can control the car up to 200 feet away. And the remote control has a user-friendly dial suitable for use by kids ages 6 and up. This car requires one rechargeable lithium-ion battery which is included. On top of the car being waterproof, it is also non-toxic, shockproof, and wear-resistant thanks to its high-quality PVC construction. This toy is so fun that your kid won’t be the only one wanting to play with it — you’ll probably want to take it for a spin too.

Let’s face it — there may never be any other car character better than Lightning McQueen. And with this set, your kid will be able to feel like McQueen himself. The set comes with the mud-racing track and a McQueen toy car. To launch McQueen, crank the launcher and press the button, and the speed racer will be flying in no time. The loop can be extended for an even longer, more difficult track.

If you want more XRS racers to fit the track, you’ll need to purchase them separately. The track does have two cranks, so you can race two cars at once. The recommended age for this toy is ages 4 to 6 years old. The best part of this toy is that it does not require any batteries, just good old-fashioned elbow grease to satisfy your kid’s need for speed.

There’s a reason Lego sets have been popular for so long — they provide hours of fun and allow your child to become a mini engineer. This kit is perfect for all car mechanics in training! This incredible Lego set comes with enough cars to fill an entire garage. It also comes with numerous Lego figures and other fun gadgets to spark your child’s imagination and make playtime a blast.

This set is great for kids ages 6 and older. Because there are a lot of small pieces, make sure they have adult supervision when building and playing with the set. If you build this set alongside your kid, you can start teaching them all your own car mechanic skills as you go. This set comes with car jack stands and even a tow truck for real-life inspired play.

For even more amazing Lego car options, check out our comprehensive buying guide on the best car Lego sets.

This set of four die-cast metal 1957 Chevy Bel Aire Coups is one of the best toy cars if you are looking for a great stocking stuffer. The four Bel Aires that come in the set are black, baby blue, red, and yellow. Now, you don’t need to choose your kid’s favorite color, because you get all of them in one set!

On each toy car, the doors can open and close, and all of the cars have pull-back-and-go action for endless driving fun. These durable toy cars are recommended for children ages 8 and up. Once your child outgrows playing with these toys, you can bet these stylish cars make great collector’s pieces to display on a bedroom or office shelf.

This CubicFun Race Track Playset is one of the best toy cars for toddlers. The track is specially crafted to help toddlers with their color recognition and motor control. This set comes with three cars — a fire truck, an ambulance, and a police car. And the track itself features a rounded-edge design, making it safe for kids as young as 3 years old.

While this toy is a super fun race track, it also doubles as an educational puzzle. Your child will be developing their hand-eye coordination as they use all the user-friendly buttons and levers. They can lift up the crane with a car in it, connect the bridges together, and have the cars climb to the top of the track before zooming down. Best of all, even though this track has a lot of buttons, no batteries are required.