Renting a Different Kind of Wheels in France
Rent this wheelchair-accessible vehicle to get around Paris.
Photo: Ptitcar.com
Question from reader Barrett Johnson:
"I'm helping an elderly aunt and two adult cousins plan their first trip abroad in June to France. Do you know how to rent a wheelchair for two weeks? My aunt is bringing her walker and can't also transport a wheelchair from the U.S. They arrive and depart from Charles de Gaulle and need the wheelchair at the airport."
Christophe Molitor of Ptitcar can help. He rents out wheelchairs, as well as wheelchair-accessible vehicles with or without a driver. His wheelchair and scooter rentals cost up to 10 euros per day (almost $15, at the time of this post), and he'll bring your family from the airport into the city for 140 euros. His driver can take you on excursions to places like Versailles and Normandy, with prices ranging from 245 euros to 2,650 euros. Monsieur Molitor's Web site will soon be available in English, but in the meantime you can email him at christophe@imediatservices.com.
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You don't say why your aunt cannot take both her walker and her wheelchair. Medical equipment (the walker and the wheelchair qualify) is not subject to the normal luggage restrictions, and does not count towards limits for either carry on or checked bags.
Posted by: cstokley | February 21, 2008 at 03:46 PM