Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire is useful for a myriad of occasions. For example, if you are planning to travel or stay in a 
new location on a short-term basis, Wheelchair Rental – Wheelchair Hire may be the least expensive and/or most convenient option for you. It also helps you to avoid of shipping hassles, and offers the potential of having your Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire delivered directly to your door.
Other Potential Advantages of Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire include:
- potential to try out a new piece of adaptive equipment prior to purchase, giving you the chance to assess whether or not it fits your body and your lifestyle
- potential for lower cost (rental of a mobility scooter, for example, may be much less expensive than shipping your own mobility scooter to your destination)
- avoidance of potential damage to your adaptive equipment (shipping, travel damages)
- avoidance of potential incompatibility with another country’s power system; for example, avoidance of trouble of charging your mobility scooter batteries
- greater accessibility of repair parts and repair services for your rental equipment, such as a Portable Wheelchair Ramp (via your connection with the mobility shop from which you rented the equipment.) Your wheelchair rental dealer could assist you with additional mobility needs; for example, mobility shops will likely be able to tell you if there are Mobility Cars Available in the surrounding area
when traveling, Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire may allow you to navigate your destination more easily. Road and sidewalk conditions, doorway widths and handicap-accessible standards vary from place to place. As such, it is important to research the conditions of the place to which you are traveling, and decide whether or not to rent accordingly.
Other important items to consider prior to your Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire:
- Take precaution by ensuring that you are renting from authorized, experienced dealers/mobility shops. Medical equipment companies often have Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire options; be sure to check with your local dealer for a referral if possible.
- If possible, try out your rental equipment before leaving the mobility shop; be sure to inspect it for any signs of wear, tear or damage
- Agree upon a rate of pay, deposit if needed, and a method of payment before accepting your equipment
- Request a user’s manual for your Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire
- Be sure to read the dealership’s paperwork carefully; note who will be responsible for costs in the event of accident or damage to the adaptive equipment
- Be sure to ask about options for equipment insurance for your Wheelchair Rental-Wheelchair Hire
- Ensure that you understand the mobility shop’s policies for equipment return, general use and additional travel
- Be sure to make reservations in advance if possible. Certain popular tourist locations (such as DisneyWorld and DisneyLand) have mobility shops nearby, but rentals fill up fast during peak season.
- Learn as much as possible about the type of wheelchair you are considering for hire. For more information on the various types of wheelchairs available, see our posts on: Electric Wheelchair, Quickie Wheelchair, Mobility Scooters For Sale and Lightweight Wheelchairs.