Equipment Rentals

Why Rent in Istanbul

Istanbul's hilly terrain drains powered wheelchair batteries faster than flat cities, and its cobblestone streets are harder on equipment. Renting a well-maintained wheelchair or scooter locally means you get a device suited to the conditions without risking damage to your own equipment during flights. If you normally use a manual wheelchair, renting a powered chair in Istanbul is worth considering given the hills.

Types of Equipment Available

Istanbul rental companies typically offer:

• Manual wheelchairs: Standard folding, lightweight, and bariatric options
• Powered wheelchairs: Compact and full-size electric wheelchairs
• Mobility scooters: 3-wheel and 4-wheel travel scooters
• Other equipment: Shower chairs, portable ramps, hospital beds, patient lifts, and transfer aids

Rental Companies in Istanbul

Moor Mobility

A leading Istanbul-based provider with a wide range of mobility equipment:

• Manual, electric, and custom-designed wheelchairs
• Mobility scooters and patient lifts
• Daily, weekly, and monthly rental options
• Delivery to hotels and rental apartments across Istanbul
• 24/7 customer support
• Website: moormobility.com

Istanbul Wheelchair Rental

A local rental service specializing in wheelchairs and scooters:

• Manual and electric wheelchairs
• Online booking available (you receive confirmation within 24 hours)
• Credit or debit card required for reservation
• Hotel delivery across Istanbul
• Website: istanbulwheelchairrental.com

Wheelchair Istanbul

Another local company offering wheelchair and scooter rentals:

• Manual and electric wheelchairs
• Delivery to hotels, airports, and cruise terminals
• Website: wheelchairistanbul.com

Motion4rent

An international rental platform with coverage in Istanbul:

• Electric and manual wheelchair rentals
• Same-day delivery may be available
• Online booking with delivery every day of the week
• Website: motion4rent.com

Mobility Turkey (Hana Travel)

Operates across Turkey with services in Istanbul:

• Wide range of wheelchairs, scooters, and hoists
• Beach wheelchairs available for coastal areas
• Delivery to hotels, airports, and cruise ports
• Website: mobilityturkey.com

Pricing

Prices vary depending on equipment type and rental duration:

These are approximate ranges. Check directly with providers for current pricing. Longer rentals usually offer better daily rates.

Wheelchair Assistance at Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

Both Istanbul airports provide free wheelchair assistance, but the process differs between them. In both cases, the service must be arranged through your airline, ideally at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before departure.

Istanbul Airport (IST) is one of the world's newest major airports and was designed with accessibility in mind. Wheelchair assistance is provided by your airline's ground handling company. When you arrive, an assistant will meet you at the aircraft with a wheelchair and escort you through passport control, baggage claim, and to the arrivals hall. For departures, special passenger service points at the check-in area include charging stations for electric wheelchairs. The airport also offers a Very Special Guest Card for passengers with disabilities, providing priority access at security checkpoints, passport control, and boarding gates. Electric carts and ambulifts are available for boarding aircraft at remote stands. The terminal has wide walkways, accessible restrooms, and clear signage throughout.

Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's smaller airport on the Asian side. Wheelchair assistance is provided by airline-specific ground handling companies. When you arrive at the departing passenger floor, help assistance phones are located at the middle entrance. Press 1 for Turkish Airlines or AnadoluJet, 2 for Pegasus Airlines, or 3 for other airlines. For questions about wheelchair service at SAW, contact PortClinic at +90 216 588 87 80 (Pegasus) or Airclinic at +90 216 588 22 22 (AJet). The terminal has ramps, lifts, and accessible restrooms throughout.

Some rental companies deliver equipment to either airport. Coordinate the delivery time and meeting point in advance. Allow at least 45 minutes after landing at IST (which is a very large airport) and 30 minutes at SAW.

Delivery and Collection

Most Istanbul rental companies offer delivery and collection services:

• Hotel delivery: Equipment delivered directly to your hotel, often on your arrival day
• Airport delivery: Some companies deliver to Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
• Collection: The company picks up the equipment from your hotel at the end of your stay
• Delivery fees: Typically included in the rental price or charged as a flat fee (varies by provider and location)

Coordinate delivery timing with your hotel check-in so the equipment is ready when you arrive.

Booking Tips

1. Know your measurements: Seat width, weight capacity, and any specific requirements
2. Ask about the charger: For powered equipment, confirm the charger works with Turkey's 230V / Type C/F outlets
3. Check insurance: Ask what coverage is included and what happens if the equipment is damaged or stolen
4. Test on delivery: Check brakes, battery charge, steering, and tire condition before the delivery person leaves
5. Save the emergency number: Keep the rental company's contact number in your phone in case of breakdowns