Wheelchair accessible minibus hire
With an accessible minibus, wheelchair users travel with their group, rather than separately in another vehicle. We arrange these minibuses through licensed partner operators across Europe.
10-16 seats plus wheelchair spaces
A wheelchair-accessible minibus usually has 10-16 seats plus wheelchair spaces. Mercedes builds the Sprinter Mobility for passengers whose mobility is restricted, and a configuration you will often see puts a single wheelchair space next to 10+1 seats.
Luggage room is limited, because the wheelchair spaces take some of it. Tell us how much luggage you are bringing, and the operator may suggest a second vehicle for the bags on an airport run.
Typical features
- Sprinter configurations include 10+1 seats plus 1 wheelchair space
- Sprinter Mobility: Mercedes minibus for passengers with restricted mobility
Care homes, seniors and accessible airport runs
They are a good choice for wheelchair users, for seniors' groups and care homes, and for accessible airport transfers. They also work well for day trips, so a group can travel together to a museum, a lunch or a viewpoint without anyone being left behind or sent on ahead.
When you ask for a quote, tell us how many wheelchair users are travelling, whether the chairs are manual or powered, and whether anyone will transfer to a seat. Those details decide the configuration.
Getting closer in Rome and Amsterdam
Some cities make exceptions for disabled passengers. Rome's ZTL BUS C historic centre is closed to tourist buses, but vehicles carrying disabled passengers are exempt. In Amsterdam, disabled groups can be granted an exemption to travel inside the S100 ring. The operator arranges the permits where your trip qualifies, which can make a real difference to how far anyone has to wheel or walk.
Questions
How many wheelchair spaces are there?
That varies with the configuration; one wheelchair space alongside 10+1 seats is a frequent layout.
Is there room for luggage?
Limited, since wheelchair spaces reduce luggage room. Let us know what you are bringing.
Can the minibus enter central Rome?
With a permit, yes, because the ZTL BUS C closure does not apply to transport for disabled passengers.
Do EU passenger rights apply to a private accessible minibus?
Regulation (EU) 181/2011 mainly covers scheduled services rather than private charters, so the operator confirms what is provided when you book.
Trip types we arrange
- Transport for conferences, trade fairs and company events
- School trip transport across Europe
- Minibus and coach hire for sports teams
- Wedding transport for guests and couples
- Transport for church groups and pilgrimages
- Wine tours by minibus and private car
- River cruise transfers for groups and families
- Accessible transport for groups and travellers
Need an accessible minibus?
Tell us about your group and we will find a licensed partner operator with the right layout.
Request a quote or call 442046529800