Which mobility scooter should I hire?

We hire nine mobility scooters from our Central London showroom at 19 Connaught Street, near Marble Arch. Answer four questions below to find the right one, or compare them all. Ranges are the maximum quoted; real London range is lower in cold weather and on hills. We keep 15+ lightweight and ultralight scooters and 5 heavy-duty scooters at our showroom.

Find your scooter in four questions

  1. Do you weigh more than 120 kg (265 lb)? Up to 120 kg (265 lb), every scooter fits. From 120 to 136 kg (265 to 300 lb), choose the Ultralight Superhandy 13-mile (up to 124.7 kg / 275 lb), Lightweight 7.5-mile or any heavyweight scooter. Over 136 kg (300 lb), choose a heavyweight scooter; over 159 kg (351 lb), the Heavyweight 6 mph or Heavyweight 20-mile.
  2. What matters more: a comfortable high-back seat, or a light scooter that folds? For comfort over a full day, choose a heavyweight scooter. For folding and lifting, choose the Ultralight Carbon 15-mile, Ultralight 30-mile or Ultralight Superhandy 13-mile.
  3. Are there any steps on your route, or at your hotel or Airbnb? If yes, even a few, choose a folding scooter that can be lifted (16 to 20 kg / 35 to 44 lb); heavy-duty scooters weigh 60 kg (132 lb) or more and can't be carried. If everywhere is step-free with ramps and lifts, a heavy-duty scooter works, and the Heavyweight 6 mph is the narrowest at 560 mm for small lifts.
  4. How far will you go, and will you use taxis? For black cabs and Ubers, the folding ultralight scooters fit in a boot or cab. For a full day on the go, the Ultralight 30-mile (up to 30 miles), Heavyweight 6 mph (21 miles) or Heavyweight 20-mile (20 to 30 miles).

The mistake we see most: if you'll be out all day and you value comfort over lightweight flexibility, a high-back heavy-duty scooter could be for you. Not sure? Call or WhatsApp +44 7880 152221, or try both in the showroom.

Compare our scooters

ScooterMax user weightRangeScooter weightBest for
Ultralight Superhandy 13-mile124.7 kg (275 lb)6.5–13 miAbout 16 kg (35 lb)Flights, taxis, hotels with stairs
Ultralight Carbon 15-mile120 kg (265 lb)15–30 mi18 kg (40 lb)Taxis, car boots, long days
Ultralight 30-mile120 kg (265 lb)Up to 30 mi20 kg (44 lb)Longest days of sightseeing
Lightweight 6-mile115 kg (254 lb)6 mi40 kg (88 lb) (5 pieces)Short trips, car boot
Lightweight 7.5-mile136 kg (300 lb)7.5–10 mi42 kg (93 lb) (4 pieces)Short trips, users up to 136 kg
Heavyweight Class 2 (4 mph)159 kg (351 lb)Up to 15.5 mi62.5 kg* (138 lb)Comfort, extra legroom
Heavyweight 6 mph181 kg (399 lb)Up to 21 mi68 kg* (150 lb), 560 mm wideAll-day comfort, narrower lifts
Heavyweight 8 mph159 kg (351 lb)14–17 mi75 kg (165 lb), 657 mm wideSmoothest ride, longer distances
Heavyweight 20-mile (collection only)181 kg (399 lb)20–30 miLarge chassis, dismantlesBigger users, longest range

*Without batteries.

Need it today? Most Central London bookings made during opening hours are delivered within an hour, with no last-minute fees. See how to rent now, or call, text or WhatsApp +44 7880 152221.

Rated 5.0 from 223 Google reviews

★★★★★ Karen B.

“Service was excellent. I really enjoyed using the ultra light weight mobility scooter. It gave me the chance to keep up with the younger generation, was easy to use and recharge and fit nicely into the London black cabs.”

★★★★★ Therese B.

“We booked with Chelsea’s rentals online and it went super smooth. We were able to pick up the stroller directly from them and it was super easy.”

★★★★★ Michelle C.

“My sister, my 81 year old mom and I spent one week in London in June. We rented a mobility scooter from Chelsea’s and it was the best decision we made for our trip.”

★★★★★ Laura R.

“I needed to rent a walker at my hotel because I couldn’t bring mine from home (I live in Italy). I am very satisfied with the service; they were fast, and communication was easy and immediate.”

★★★★★ Barbale M.

“Coming from a smaller city, we never imagined a service like this existed. After our airline blocked our wheelchair battery, we were worried about getting around London. Thankfully, we found this team!”

★★★★★ Emma D.

“I rented a powered wheelchair for 2 days, and the whole experience was excellent throughout. The booking was simple and had several options for collection/delivery and timings.”

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