Rentals
Often the call comes a day before a family visit, or the morning of a wedding at the Eldridge. A loved one can manage a few steps but not a whole afternoon on their feet, and nobody wants them to miss it. A chair waiting at the door means they get to be there for the whole thing.
Which manual wheelchair do you need?
We rent standard manual wheelchairs. They can be pushed by a caregiver, or self-propelled if the rider has upper-body strength. Every chair is lightweight (about 35 lbs), folds for car loading, and rents at the same flat rate. The only real choice is seat width:
- 16" seat: narrower frame for a smaller rider.
- 18" seat: our most-rented size, fits most adults.
- 20" seat: wide-seat frame for taller or wider riders.
If the rider can't self-propel and won't need to, a transport chair is lighter for the caregiver to push and folds smaller. Not sure which fits? Call us with a description of who's using it and what they're doing, and we'll pick the model and tell you why.
Common reasons people in Lawrence rent a wheelchair
- KU graduation: relatives who can stand for a few minutes but can't do the full ceremony walk.
- Wedding weekends at Castle Tea Room, Maceli's or the Eldridge ballroom: long days that wear out anyone with mobility limits.
- Family visiting from out of town: older parents staying for a week; cheaper to rent for the trip than ship a chair.
What we rent
- Standard 18" manual: fits most adults, folds for car loading.
- 20" wide-seat manual: the widest seat in our fleet, for taller or wider riders.
What we don't do
- No insurance billing. Direct-paid only.
- No prescription required.
- No health advice. We rent equipment, the way a hotel or rental-car company would.
We're set up for direct-paid, short-term rental.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to rent a wheelchair in Lawrence?
Manual wheelchair rentals in Lawrence are $50/week or $100/month. There's no daily rate, and the minimum is one week. Every seat width (16 to 20 inch) rents at the same flat rate. Lawrence delivery starts at $75.
What sizes of wheelchair can I rent in Lawrence?
We rent standard manual wheelchairs in 16, 18, and 20-inch seat widths. The 18-inch fits most adults; the 20-inch wide-seat frame suits taller or wider riders. Every size rents at the same flat rate. Tell us about the rider and we pick the right fit.
How quickly can you get a wheelchair to me in Lawrence?
Online bookings start the day after tomorrow or later. For a start today or tomorrow, call us: we make every effort to fit it in when the route has room, but we never promise it without checking. Call as early as you know your date and we plan around it.
Can I rent a wheelchair for one day?
You only keep it as long as you need it, whether that's a graduation, a wedding, a doctor visit or a shopping trip. Two things shape the booking. Wheelchairs have no daily rate, so any stay of a week or less is billed at the one-week flat rate. And every rental, delivery or store pickup from our Leavenworth location, is booked for a minimum of 2 calendar days. Need a single-day rental? Contact us at (913) 775-1098 to see if an exception can be made; exceptions are case-by-case, not guaranteed, and cannot be booked online.
Does insurance cover wheelchair rental?
Not through us. We're a hospitality rental service, booked like a hotel or rental car, and we don't bill insurance. Most short-term renters pay direct because it's simpler.