wheelchair rentals in Florence

Wheelchairs

If you need to rent a wheelchair to aid you while visiting the city, the tourist point in Piazza della Stazione (located on Piazza della Stazione 4) offers 2 wheelchairs for free use. You can request it directly at the infopoint, by phone by calling +39 055 212245 or by email at [email protected]. A deposit of € 150 will be requested (either cash or credit card), which will be returned once the wheelchair is returned. They can be rented for 2-3 days max.

The Arciconfraternita of Misericordia, right in Piazza del Duomo, also offers this free service. It is best to call ahead to make your request at +39 055 417761. You can also go to the Fratellanza Militare Sede Sud, located near the Pitti Palace. Rentals are free according to availability and the phone number is (+39) 055-26021.

Otherwise, for a more ample selection and for electric scooters/wheelchairs, you need to consider renting directly from some shops. Here are a few to look into and contact for rental rates. Some will deliver at your hotel so that you can find it upon arrival. I've listed email addresses and websites so you can see what they offer (even if the info is all in Italian.

Dei Ortopedia
Via Pisana 37
[email protected]
https://www.ortopediadei.it/

Ortopedia Paoletti
Via Scipione Ammirato 39/R
[email protected]
https://www.ortopediapaoletti.it/noleggio-carrozzine-e-scooter-elettrico/

Officina Ortopedica Renato Rombi
Via Girolamo Frcastore 33/35/37
[email protected]
http://www.ortopediarombifirenze.com/articoli-ortopedici/carrozzine-e-altri-ausili/

Will you not need a wheelchair in other places? My wife was mobility challenged this past April, and I bought her a lightweight aluminum travel wheelchair ($130) on Amazon that folded up neatly. We went to the first of every line, including airport security, getting on airplanes and restaurants. And the front row seating in planes has great legroom without paying for premium coach.
Take your own wheelchair.
My wife still wants to travel with the chair even though she's received a knee replacement--as she was treated so well.

Thanks for the responses. Both helpful! We will have a car so getting my own wheelchair is one idea we looked into. I have a walker with a seat so thought I'd take it instead, as I need to move and get some exercise. Frankly, we may choose to skip Florence anyway as the crowds are so intense as reported by our son, and other friends who have traveled there recently. In any case, I have this info to help us make our decision. And I did know about getting into the shorter lines! All good.