Scootaround
Mobility Solutions
Rental Services in San Francisco and Surrounding Areas
This page lists a variety
of information for those interested in renting wheelchairs or scooters, ECVs
in San Francisco, the Bay area and most California theme parks. If you have
any questions about renting mobility equipment, please contact us directly at
1-888-441-7575. A Scootaround operator will be happy to answer
your questions and to provide you with a no-obligation quote.
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Rental Rates
Please
call 1-888-441-7575 today for the rental rates that will apply
at this event. If you require a rental for use before or after the event,
please speak with a Scootaround operator prior to booking.
- Two forms
of coverage are offered at an additional cost; Equipment Protection
and Cancellation Protection.
- Rental
rates are subject to change based on availability. Guarantee your
rates and your equipment by booking early!
- Certain
cities may require a minimum 3-day rental and/or an additional delivery
fee if a hotel delivery is involved - please inquire when booking.
- For convention
rentals, your equipment may be taken offsite as required with the full
daily rate applying regardless of time the equipment is returned the
following day (e.g. If you rent a scooter on Monday and return it Tuesday
at noon, a 2-day charge will apply). If a scooter is taken offsite overnight,
you (the customer) will be responsible for charging the equipment
and you will also need to purchase Damage and Loss Coverage.
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Scooters
- Standard and Heavy Duty
- Standard-weight
mobility scooters are suitable for passengers weighing up to 300lbs.
- Heavy
Duty mobility scooters are suitable for passengers weighing up to 250lbs.
- Models
are offered with three or four wheels, depending on availability.
- All scooters
are outfitted with front basket for easy material storage.
- Scooters
include padded armrests and adjustable swivel seat for easy entrance.
- Models
may vary from picture shown here.
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Powerchairs
- Powerchairs
are suitable for passengers weighing up to 250lbs.
- Chairs
are outfitted with padded armrests and comfortable plastic handrims
for comfortable operation.
- Many models
include adjustable footrests for added comfort.
- Chairs
can rotate easily in tight spaces.
- Models
may vary from picture shown here.
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Wheelchairs
- Standard and Heavy Duty
- Manual
wheelchairs are suitable for passengers weighing up to 250lbs.
- Chairs
are outfitted with padded armrests and comfortable plastic handrims
for comfortable operation.
- Adjustable
footrests are included on all chairs.
- Chairs
are lightweight and maneuverable.
- Models
may vary from picture shown here.
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Accessible Information for San Francisco
San Francisco is
proud to offer accessible servcies and support visitors that require the use
of wheelchairs or scooters. Their City Hall has the latest in Assistive Technologies
installed and the people of San Francisco have both welcomed and insisted on
the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of public life.
Today, San Francisco continues to take great pride in providing ever-increasing
accessibility to more and more of the favorite features people come to see.
View the following list to learn more about Access in San Francisco!
Transportation
Services:
- Paratransit
Services - A San Francisco Paratransit service is available to persons
with a disability, who because of their disability, cannot independently use
the regular Muni bus/rail service. Call (415) 351-7000 or visit www.sfparatransit.com
for more information.
- Bay
Transit Rapid Transit - BART train service in San Francisco primarily
serves the downtown, Mission District and San Francisco Airport. It also serves
the East Bay and Oakland Airport. All BART trains are accessible. BART tickets
can be purchased at all stations; however, if you want a Disabled Discount
Pass, you must either go to the Customer Service Center at the Lake Merritt,
Montgomery, or Civic Center stations or order online. Call (888) 235-3828
or visit www.bart.gov for
more information.
- Municipal
Transit - Muni operates buses, streetcars, light rail, and cable cars.
All lines are accessible except the 41. The Muni Metro system is accessible
at all underground stations and at numerous surface key stops at major destinations
and transfer points. Different forms of boarding apply in different situations.
Call (415) 673-6864 or visit www.sfmta.com/access
for more information.
- Accessible
Car Rentals - Avis Rent a car provides Accessible optionsin their
rental fleets through the Avis Access Program. This includes hand controls
for rental vehicles in the San Francisco area. Advance reservations are required.
It is also advisable to reconfi rm your equipment request 24 hours prior to
your arrival. Call (800) 331-1212 or visit www.avis.com/access
for more information.
- Accessible
Van Rentals - Wheelers Accessible Van Rental of San Francisco, California
provides quality accessible van rentals throughout the San Francisco area.
All of their vehicles are wheelchair accessible with lowered floors and power
and remote control automatic ramps. Call (800) 456-1371 or visit www.wheelersvanrentals.com/SanFrancisco
for more information.
- Scooter
and Wheelchair Rentals - Scootaround (that's us!) provides
wheelchair and scooter rentals in San Francisco and most other areas in California.
Call (888) 441-7575 or visit our website at www.scootaround.com
for more information.
Accessible
Travel Info and Other Helpful Links:
Convention Centers:
Rental Guidelines
Your electric scooter
is a state-of-the-art device designed to increase your mobility and enhance
your travel experience. Please be aware that the correct care and operation
of the scooter is your responsibility. If you are unsure how to operate the
scooter, please ask your Scootaround representative for assistance prior to
operating the vehicle. If you are unfamiliar with operating the scooter in crowded
areas such as a convention or a tradeshow, please take some added time to practice
the safe operation of the vehicle. Here are some further points to consider:
- Always use
added caution when driving in a crowded area.
- Equipment must
not be used in wet or muddy areas.
- Equipment must
not be driven on sharp inclines or declines.
- Scooter and
Powerchair users must be 18 years or age or older.
- Operation of
the equipment by persons other than the assigned renter is prohibited.
Mobility Rentals in Other Cities
Scootaround provides
scooter and wheelchair rental service in over 500 locations worldwide. For pleasure,
business or cruises, it's a simple, convenient way to help you get the most
out of your trip. Scootaround delivers your mobility vehicle right to your location
and our operators are available 7 days a week. Call us toll-free at 1-888-441-7575
or visit us on the web at www.scootaround.com.
Avis Rental Vehicles
Scootaround is
proud to partner with the Avis Cares program and share in our common goal to
provide a full range of products and services for drivers and passengers with
mobility issues. As such, we are proud to be the exclusive provider of mobility
scooter rentals at 45 Avis airport locations throughout the U.S. To rent an
Avis vehicle and have it combined with a mobility scooter at one of these locations,
call Scootaround's toll-free line at 1-888-441-7575.
And if you need
an Avis rental vehicle anywhere else in the world, you can book it directly
online right from our website by visiting www.scootaround.com/avis.
Top Reasons to Use Scootaround
People sometimes
ask "What are the benefits of using Scootaround's mobility services?"
Well, that's easily explained in the following reasons:
- Reliable
Equipment - Scootaround's mobility equipment is maintained, cleaned
and serviced on a regular basis. This gives you the added comfort of knowing
that your Scootaround rental will be fully functional not only at the event,
but anywhere else you may travel.
- Top
Brands - Scootaround outfits its rental fleets with the industry's
top name brands. This provides you with access to the most reliable and robust
mobility equipment in the market.
- 7-Day
Call Center - Scootaround employs a 7-day accessible call center
to handle your rental and equipment inquiries. If you have a question, call
us toll-free at 1-888-441-7575 and we'll get you on your
way again.
- 10 Years
Experience - Scootaround has been the North American leader in mobility
rentals for 10 years running. Our staff has years of experience with events
of all sizes and we endeavor to provide our valued rental customers with the
best in equipment and service.
- Caring
Personnel - Scootaround personnel assist thousands of satisfied customers
each year and are always looking for ways to make your travel safe and comfortable.
If you have a special need, please speak to one of our representatives!
- Reservations
Up to 1 Year in Advance - Scootaround allows you to reserve your
mobility equipment up to one year in advance. This gives you peace of mind
that mobility needs are met in keeping with your long-term planning.
- 200
Dealer Network - Scootaround's nationwide network of agents provides
you with the widest area coverage for your mobility needs. If you require
a mobility solution while traveling in the U.S., give us a call. We want to
help.