Sometimes it becomes necessary for you to get a wheelchair accessible van when you don't own one. These vans can be expensive and even though there are financing options, you may not be able to take these for some reasons. The only option then is to find a company offering wheelchair accessible van rentals.

Wheelchair vans you can rent come in different sizes and the one you choose will depend on what you need the van for. Regular size vans are great for long journeys and if you are going to be carrying considerable load and maybe have people come along with you, these vans will do because they are roomy. Mini vans, on the other hands, are good for driving inside the city. They are small, compact, and easier to drive in heavy traffic but have only a small space for you to store things.

In addition, the van you pick can be a side entry configuration or a rear entry one. Side entry wheelchair vans have lower ground clearance and need to be parked in handicap reserved spaces while rear entry vans can be parked in regular parking spaces and are ideal for travelling in snow or bumpy roads because of their higher ground clearance.

When you set out to find a wheelchair van rental company, you can search on the internet. Make sure you type in your city too as a keyword so that you get wheelchair accessible van rental services close to you. Sometimes, all you need to do is fill an online form. You should expressly state if you would prefer to drive, if other people are coming along with you and if you are packing heavy loads. All these information will help the rental service know which van to send to suit your needs. They may also have provisions for a driver which you can use for a little more charge.

If you are traveling across state lines, you can also pick a rental service with branches in other states and make an arrangement to drop off the van at any of these other branches. After filling the online form, you may choose to go pick the van yourself or have them bring it to you.

Remember that your convenience and freedom are paramount when you are renting a van and a good wheelchair accessible van rentals company knows that and can help you get exactly what you need.