While having a wheelchair van of your own may not be a workable option, you could consider renting wheelchair accessible vehicle for special or infrequent trips. Rental wheelchair vans offer all the freedom and comfort of the leading accessible vehicles on the market, but without the worry of maintaining, servicing and protecting the wheelchair van. You can also save money by renting an accessible vehicle only when you need it, rather than purchasing a new accessible vehicle and letting it go to waste in the garage for most of the year. With some forethought and research, you can easily find the right rental wheelchair van for your needs.

• Do you need a driver? - There are many rental accessible vehicle services that act very much like taxi services but with a more specialised focus. These rental wheelchair van services will pick you up from a convenient place and drop you off wherever you need to go, whether it is a short trip or more of a long distance undertaking. For people looking for a bit more independence, however, there are many self drives or carer drive rental accessible vehicles available.

• What do you need the vehicle for? - People need rental wheelchair accessible vehicles for various different reasons. It can be helpful to let your van dealer know what your specific needs are to let them help you make the best choice of wheelchair van. If you are waiting for your own accessible vehicle to get serviced or repaired, then you may simply want to choose the model closest to your own. If, however, you need to accommodate visiting family with specific mobility needs, you may need a little more guidance in choosing the best rental vehicle for you.

• Choosing the rental company - When choosing a rental wheelchair Van Company, is it important to check that the vehicles on offer are safe and reliable. Ask for customer testimonials to check up on the rental company's reliability and trustworthiness. You should also check out their range of vehicles to make sure there is an option which suits your needs exactly. You should be able to find a top of the range model for your trip that offers the best in safety and comfort.

A superior rental company will also be willing to meet you at the airport or at your home and help you get started on your trip. By choosing an accessible vehicle rental company with years of experience in the mobility trade, you can be sure that you will get the most attentive and respectful service, ensuring that your travels are much more enjoyable.