Handicap Equipment

If you only need a wheelchair temporary then renting it might be the way to go. Before looking for wheelchair rental companies you have to decide what type of chair you need. We then suggest that you take a look in your local yellow pages under “Medical Equipment” and call the companies and see who can offer the best and most affordable solution for you. An important tip is that if you are planning to rent it for more than one week, ask if they can give you a special deal or a discount.

When you are looking to rent a wheelchair you need to remember why you need it and where you will use it. Many senior citizens or temporarily disabled people who use a cane or walker might rent transport wheelchairs during shorter holidays or for one day trips. On other occasions, an electric wheelchair would be perfect for an outdoor vacation where the terrain can be too rough for manual wheelchairs.

You should also be aware that many holiday resorts throughout the world offer wheelchair rentals and other handicap accessibility equipment to their vacationing guests. Ask your travel company to check with the holiday resort you are visiting to see if wheelchair rentals are offered and how much they charge.