How to rent a wheelchair accessible van

You might need to rent a wheelchair accessible van for any number of reasons. If you’re new to the concept of wheelchair accessible vans or just new to the idea of renting one, here is a brief guide on how to rent them. Renting a regular car is easy and most people are accustomed to it. Wheelchair accessible vans, however, are a little more complicated as they cater to special needs and come with specific modifications. Following these easy steps will ensure that you have a hassle-free experience no matter which rental agency you choose.

Planning your trip

Most people rent wheelchair accessible vans because they are going out of town for some reason and cannot take their own mobility van. If you need to rent a wheelchair accessible van, plan your trip first. You need to know how long you will need the van and on which dates before you can book it. Plan your trip well in advance so that you have a better chance of finding an available van. Do not leave your booking for the end as you want a good range of options for yourself.

Choosing the rental agency

Look for rental agencies by searching online directories of the place you are going to. If you already know and trust a rental agency in your locality who has branches at your destination, go ahead with them. Once you know what agency you want, you can continue with the rest of the rental procedure.

Picking the right services

Like the rest of the world, the rental of wheelchair accessible vans has gone online too. Go to the website of your chosen agency and go to their rental page. After you enter the dates of your trip, you will get a list of the available vehicles during that period. You will also have to specify a designated pick up and drop location.

As you select each service, an automatic quote will be generated so that you have an idea of how much the rental of a wheelchair accessible van will cost you. Apart from the rental fee, you will also get details about delivery fees and such. Make note of how many free miles you are eligible for and what the rate is for extra miles.

Additional services

After you have chosen the basic details of your rental, it’s time to see if you need any of their additional services. You might need mobility equipment or special modifications which most agencies provide. These special services might even decide your choice of agency.

Once, all your selection is done, enter all your personal information and confirm your reservation.

Follow up from the rental agency

After you’ve booked your wheelchair accessible van with the agency, the branch at the location of your destination will call you to confirm the order and finalize any other details.

Confirm your rental

Just a few days prior to the trip, call up the rental agency and confirm the booking of your wheelchair accessible van.

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Todd Dawson Is a freelance writer