Travel Mobility Scooters
If you are a person who loves to travel but has been slowed down by mobility issues, the travel mobility scooter may be the answer you seek. Travel mobility scooters are lightweight scooters that either fold or disassemble to bring along on your travels, whether it’s on an airline, bus, cruise, train, or car. The travel scooter makes it easy to travel. Travel mobility scooters are smaller in size, weigh less than the standard mobility scooter, TSA approved, and omit the need for a scooter lift.
Best Travel Folding Mobility Scooter
When it comes to the best travel folding mobility scooter, it’s a type of personal mobility scooter. That means there is not one mobility scooter that trumps all, but you’ll have to find the best travel folding mobility scooter that fits your needs best. You’ll need to consider things like cost, weight capacity, mobility scooter weight, driving range and speed. Any scooter should be a personal mobility scooter. Comfort is key, safety matters, and it should do the things you need it to do. ScooterDirect is dedicated to helping you find your very own personal mobility scooter and help you determine which is the best travel folding mobility scooter for you.
Here are our recommendations in helping you find the best travel folding mobility scooter:
EV Rider Transport AF
The EV Rider Transport AF is an automatic folding scooter. With just a push of a button, the EV Rider Transport AF automatically folds for use or storage. This travel scooter is one of the easiest mobility scooters to use. This folding mobility scooter for adults is available as a 4-wheel mobility scooter and as a 3-wheel mobility scooter.
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Buzzaround XLS-HD 4-Wheel with Spring Suspension
The Buzzaround XLS-HD 4-Wheel with Spring Suspension travel scooter is a mobility scooter built for comfort. With a scooter 300 lb weight limit, 325 weight capacity to be exact, this mobility scooter has more power. This small mobility scooter disassembles into 4 smaller pieces, with the heaviest part weighing only 40 pounds. The spring suspension allows for indoor and outdoor use and heavier users.
- Disassembles
- Weight Capacity: 325 lbs
- Top Speed: 4 mph
- Turning Radius: 44”
- Driving Range: 9-18 miles (depending on the battery pack)
- Scooter Weight: Total 105 lbs, Heaviest 40 lbs
- Airline Approved
- Suspension
- Indoor/Outdoor Use
SmartScoot Travel Mobility Scooter
The SmartScoot Travel Mobility Scooter is the lightest weight mobility scooter. With a total weight of 39.5 pounds, this travel scooter is light enough for almost any user to lift. The lightest scooter is made with a stainless steel frame, making this travel scooter lightweight, yet strong. Aside from being the lightest scooter, it’s also one of the most portable electric scooter. It’s a smaller scooter, made for ease of transporting.
- Manual Folds
- Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
- Top Speed: 7 mph
- Turning Radius: 26”
- Driving Range: 12 miles
- Scooter Weight: 39.5 lbs
- Airline Approved
- Disk Brakes
- Extremely Lightweight
Pride i-Go Folding Scooter
The Pride i-Go Folding Scooter is another lightweight electric mobility scooter. This travel scooter manually folds into a really small design, it somewhat resembles a suitcase mobility scooter. This travel scooter has perforated rear rubber tires, meaning the tires do not require air. That also means the Pride i-Go Folding scooter is for indoor use only.
- Manual Folds
- Weight Capacity: 275 lbs
- Top Speed: 4 mph
- Turning Radius: 45.9”
- Driving Range: 9.3 miles
- Scooter Weight: 60.6 lbs
- Airline Approved
- Perforated rear rubber tires
- Suitcase Mobility Scooter
Travel Mobility Scooter Features
There are various features of travel mobility scooters, some may be more appealing to you than others. Here are some of the features of a travel mobility scooter.
Lightweight Scooters
Most of the travel mobility scooters are lightweight scooters. The lightest weight mobility scooter are the ones that may look like they are just a frame and battery. The brands known for being the lightest scooter are Handyscoot, Movinglife, and certain Pride Mobility scooters. The lightest weight mobility scooter is made with a stainless steel frame, as other lightweight mobility scooter for adults may be made with aluminum, high-tech plastics, and other durable materials. The lightweight electric mobility scooter, though light in weight, is still strong, durable and reliable. They generally have a weight capacity between 200 lbs to 350 lbs. Be sure to check the model to make sure it’s the exact weight capacity. Even if you don’t travel often, these make a great lightweight folding scooters for seniors, since they are so easy to lift, use, transport, and store.
Portable Electric Scooters
Travel mobility scooters make the best portable electric scooters, especially if they are foldable. A portable electric scooter folds and can be placed in any SUV or even the trunk of a car. This makes these wonderful portable mobility scooters for adults. A portable electric scooter also are very easy to take on a bus, cruise line, or train as well. Its small compact design allows a user to take their portable electric scooter almost anywhere. With portable mobility scooters for adults, time is drastically cut as well, since it can fold, wheel, and store for transportation. No need to wait for ramps and lifts to transport the scooter.
Small Mobility Scooters
Travel mobility scooters are generally a small mobility scooter. In order for them to fold or disassemble, they need to have a smaller frame and size. If you’re looking for a small mobility scooter, the travel scooter might be the scooter you are looking for. Small mobility scooters are great for traveling, but they are also great if you are an urban dweller or live in a small apartment.
Suitcase Mobility Scooter
This is a pretty neat feature, but some of the mobility scooters for adults is a suitcase mobility scooter. That means this foldable mobility scooter for adults folds into what looks like a suitcase. The suitcase mobility scooter makes it easy to wheel around, carry, and transport. The suitcase mobility scooter takes up little space and is usually lightweight as well. Some of the suitcase mobility scooter models can even be placed in the overhead bins!
TSA Approved Mobility Scooter
Most travel scooters are a TSA approved mobility scooter. A TSA approved electric scooter will have a Sealed Lead-Acid Battery, fit within a size and weight limit, and have the "airline approved" label by the manufacturer. If you are unsure if you have a TSA approved electric scooter, it’s always wise to call and ask. Sometimes you can work with the airline to make sure you can take your mobility scooter. Airline approved electric scooters usually are travel mobility scooters.
Folding Electric Mobility Scooter
A travel mobility scooter will either disassemble or will be a folding electric mobility scooter. Many users prefer a folding electric mobility scooter so they don’t have to keep track of all the parts. Weight may be a factor in whether you may want a disassembled scooter or a folding electric mobility scooter. A disassembled scooter will be less weight to lift, but a folding mobility scooter for adults is usually lightweight enough to lift. A folding mobility scooter for seniors may be a better option than disassembling because it’s generally quicker and easier. An automatic folding scooter for seniors may be even a better option, since it’s ready to go with just the push of a button.
Weight Capacity Variations
Generally, travel mobility scooters are known for having a lower weight capacity, but there are a few models that have higher weight limits. If you’re looking for a scooter 300 lb weight limit, models like Buzzaround XLS-HD 4-Wheel with Spring Suspension, HandyScoot Travel Mobility Scooter, Pride Go Go Carbon, or Pride Go Go Traveller Elite 3 wheel Scooter would be a great option. These particular models of scooter 300 lb weight limit are strong, durable, and vary between foldable/disassemble.
If you are a heavier user and need a 400 lb capacity electric scooter, the options become a little slimmer. The Pride Revo 2.0 4-Wheel, Pride Revo 2.0 3-Wheel, and Pride BAJA Bandit are great options. The 400 lb capacity electric scooter will disassemble and is not offered as a foldable mobility scooter.
Portable Mobility Scooters For Sale
ScooterDirect offers many different makes and models for portable mobility scooters for sale. We offer compact mobility scooter for adults, small mobility scooters for adults, mobility scooters for seniors, and top rated mobility scooters. As an authorized dealer, you’ll be getting the support you need, whether you need help finding the right mobility scooter or if you need help with your mobility scooter warranty. We only offer the best and top rated mobility scooters, as your mobility scooter is more than just a product, it’s your freedom. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase and the service we provide. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to help you find the perfect mobility scooter.
FAQ
1. What is the difference between a folding scooter and a travel scooter?
A Travel scooter is any model made to be transported easily without additional devices such as a vehicle carrier. Folding scooters are a travel scooter but usually refers to models which fold into a single smaller piece that may be lifted as one part and in some cases may also be rolled like luggage.
2. What is the lightest travel scooter?
There are two types of travel scooters, Folding models which are usually lifted as one part and the lightest of these, Gypsy, is 33 lbs and Disassembled models which have a heaviest part of 29 lbs. Disassembly and reassembly take less than 30 seconds.
3. Can travel scooters be carried on airplanes?
Check the battery type of your model to see if they are Lithium or Sealed Lead-Acid(SLA). Airlines usually have no limitations on SLA Batteries. Lithium Batteries often have a limitation on the Amperage allowed. Check with your airline for specific requirements.
4. How do travel scooters perform on grass?
Most travel scooters work on any firm, low ground such as grass or gravel paths. Check the ground clearance of your scooter to determine limitations. Note that these models will not be as stable as heavier duty scooters.
5. How far can I go on a travel scooter?
Average travel distance of travel scooters is 10 miles. A scooter than goes 10 miles could go through a theme park all day. Check the individual specifications of scooters listed on ScooterDirect.com to see their capability.
6. Are travel scooters safe for the elderly?
It is important to choose a scooter for an individual’s needs regardless of age. Some seniors are very stable while others are not. Generally, 3 wheel scooters are less stable than 4 wheel models but the turning radius isn’t as good. Contact a Scooter Direct representative if you would like further assistance.
7. What kind of batteries do travel scooters use?
Travel scooters have a battery pack with either two 12 Volt SLA batteries or one Lithium battery.
8. How often must portable scooters be charged?
In general, you want to charge the scooter after each use. If you are not using the scooter then you want to charge it every two to three weeks. Follow the instructions in the scooter owner manual.
9. Do travel scooters have a key?
Yes, most models have a key. However, these are light scooters designed to be easy to carry so the key is for safety not a security feature.
10. Can I finance a mobility scooter?
Yes, Scooter Direct offers a variety of finance alternatives which you can view here: Finance Travel Scooters
