Auto-Folding Lightweight Scooter 24kg
A practical mobility scooter offering folds for transport, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by the lifting weight some users will find heavy.
Can You Hire a Mobility Scooter? (UK Guide)
You don't have to buy a mobility scooter to use one. Hiring is easy in the UK, whether for a day out, a holiday or while you decide on buying. Here's how it works.
Quick answer
Yes - you can hire a mobility scooter in the UK by the day, week or longer. Many town centres, shopping centres and attractions offer them through the Shopmobility scheme, and specialist companies hire scooters for holidays or short-term needs. Prices range from a few pounds a day locally to more for premium models delivered to you.
Where to hire
Shopmobility schemes in many towns and shopping centres lend or hire scooters and wheelchairs for local trips, often at low cost. Holiday and short-term hire firms deliver scooters to homes, hotels or holiday parks. Some mobility shops also rent, which is handy if you want to try a model before buying.
Costs and what to check
Local Shopmobility hire is usually inexpensive (sometimes with annual membership); holiday hire is priced per day or week and may include delivery and collection. Check the battery range for your planned trips, whether delivery is included, and that the scooter suits the terrain - pavement scooters differ from larger road models.
When hiring beats buying
Hiring makes sense for short-term needs: a holiday, a big day out, recovering from an operation, or trying scooters before committing to buy. If you'll need one long term, buying or a Motability lease usually works out better value.
Our top picks
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Livewell Pavement
A practical mobility scooter, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by a few practical limitations.
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iCAN X-15
A practical mobility scooter offering range up to 10 miles and folds for transport, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by the lifting weight some users will find heavy.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a mobility scooter?
Local Shopmobility hire is often just a few pounds (sometimes with membership); holiday and home-delivery hire is priced per day or week and varies by model and whether delivery is included.
What is Shopmobility?
Shopmobility is a scheme in many UK towns and shopping centres that lends or hires mobility scooters and wheelchairs to help people get around locally, usually at low cost.
Can you hire a mobility scooter for a holiday?
Yes - specialist firms hire scooters for holidays and can deliver to hotels, holiday parks or homes for the duration of your stay.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Auto-Folding Lightweight Scooter 24kg (our score 9.6/10) - A practical mobility scooter offering folds for transport, best matched to how and where you will use it, held back mainly by the lifting weight some users will find heavy..