Mobility equipment rentals with local delivery
Rent wheelchairs, walkers and knee scooters short term, delivered to homes, hotels and rehab patients.
- $2k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
1,998 US businesses with employees in this field, +5.7% in a year
NAICS 532283 “Home health equipment rental”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A small fleet of wheelchairs, rollators, knee scooters, transport chairs and shower chairs, stored at home or in a storage unit and rented by the week or month with delivery and pickup.
Your first three steps
- Pick a small starter fleet and compare wholesale prices from medical equipment distributors
- Write a simple rental agreement and a cleaning checklist, and have a local attorney review the agreement
- Contact physical therapists, orthopedic clinics and hotels in your county to tell them about your service
Who pays
People recovering from surgery or injury, families of older relatives, visitors and tourists, and local hotels or event venues.
How it makes money
Daily, weekly or monthly rental fees plus delivery charges, with a refundable deposit. Some customers go on to buy the item from you.
Skills that help
- Organized and reliable with bookings
- Patient and kind with people who are unwell
- Basic cleaning and equipment checks
Watch out for
- General liability and product liability insurance, plus coverage for the vehicle used for delivery
- Check your state and local rules on selling or renting durable medical equipment
- Strict cleaning and disinfecting between rentals, and keeping maintenance records
- Home business rules: check zoning, HOA or lease limits on storing inventory at home
Deep research report · US
Everything you need to start: mobility equipment rentals with local delivery
Researched with live web search for United States: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobility equipment rental business?
Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many wheelchairs, walkers and knee scooters you buy, plus insurance and cleaning supplies. Treat these as estimates and start with a small fleet.
How much can a mobility rental business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on the size of your fleet, rental lengths and how far you deliver. Reliable bookings and well-maintained equipment help keep your rentals going.
What rules and insurance should I check before renting mobility equipment?
Check general liability and product liability insurance, plus coverage for your delivery vehicle. Check your state and local rules on renting durable medical equipment, and zoning, HOA or lease limits on storing inventory at home. Keep cleaning and maintenance records.
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