Wheelchair hire
Wheelchair hire by the day, week or month
Need a wheelchair for a holiday, a day out or while you recover? Hire one from any of our six branches and bring it back when you’re finished.
- £10 a day, £40 a week or £120 a month
- £100 deposit, refunded on return
- Collect from any 1st Step Mobility branch
- Call ahead to check availability
Simple prices
Wheelchair hire prices
| Hire period | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| One day | £10 | A wedding, a hospital appointment or a day out |
| One week | £40 | A holiday, or a visitor staying with you |
| One month | £120 | Recovering from an operation or injury |
A £100 deposit is taken on every hire and refunded when the wheelchair is returned.
Three easy steps
How wheelchair hire works
Call your nearest branch
Check a wheelchair is free on the dates you need. We’ll put one aside for you.
Collect it
Pop in to pay the hire and the £100 deposit. We’ll check the chair is set up properly and show you the brakes and footrests.
Bring it back
Return it to the same branch when you’re finished and we’ll refund your deposit.
Collect from
Our six branches
Romford showroom
54–56 Victoria Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2JH01708 746644Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–1:30pmBranch details and map →
East London showroom
571–573 Roman Road, Bow, London E3 5EL020 8551 7260Mon–Fri 9am–5pmBranch details and map →
Hertfordshire showroom
Unit 2 Albany House, 162–164 High Street, Waltham Cross EN8 7DF01992 621390Mon–Fri 9am–5pmBranch details and map →
South London showroom
118–120 Welling High Street, Welling DA16 1TL020 8304 1992Mon–Fri 9am–5pmBranch details and map →
Kent showroom
338 Margate Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 6SQ01843 595403Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Sat 9:30am–1:30pmBranch details and map →
Surrey showroom
485 London Road, North Cheam, Surrey SM3 8JW020 3336 3632Mon–Fri 9am–5pmBranch details and map →Need one for longer?
Wheelchairs to buy
Questions
Wheelchair hire questions
Can’t see your question? Our friendly team is happy to help.
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm
How much does wheelchair hire cost?
£10 for a day, £40 for a week or £120 for a month, plus a £100 deposit that we refund when you return the wheelchair.
Which branches hire wheelchairs?
All six: Romford, Bow, Waltham Cross, Welling, Ramsgate and North Cheam. Call your nearest branch first to check one is free.
Can I extend my hire?
Usually, yes. Call the branch before your hire ends and we’ll extend it.
Can I hire a wheelchair for a holiday?
Yes. Many people hire for a week or two for a holiday. The wheelchairs fold to fit in most car boots.
Is it cheaper to buy?
If you need a chair for more than a couple of months, buying usually works out cheaper. Transit wheelchairs start from £195.
Book a wheelchair
Tell us the dates you need and your nearest branch, and we’ll call you back to confirm, usually the same working day.
Monday to Friday 9am–5pm · Saturday 9:30am–1:30pm
