Can I hire a mobility scooter in Benidorm, and where do I charge it?
Dear Brenda
My husband has arthritis and we're coming for a week in March. We'd like to hire a two-seater mobility scooter, but the apartments we liked don't allow them, and I've read that one hotel has stopped letting guests charge them. How do we find somewhere that will store and charge it overnight? And does he need a doctor's letter to hire one?
Yes, you can hire a two-seater for your March week; the trick is to book a bed that has said yes in writing to storing and charging it. Hotels visitors named for this in 2026 include Hotel Regente, with a secure outside charging area, Hotel Don Pancho, and Hotel RH Royal, where scooters park and charge in the underground car park; for apartments, Alpha Apartments have charging points and Gemelos 26 has a scooter shop opposite. Ask each one by email before you pay, because policies change and at least one big hotel stopped charging scooters in 2026. On the doctor's letter: terms are set by each hire firm, so ask yours in writing before you travel; we haven't seen a recent report of a firm insisting on one, and a blue badge isn't something visitors mention being asked for.
Who the regulars recommend
- Hotel RegenteNamed in 2026 for a secure outside charging area for scooters.
- Hotel Don PanchoNamed in 2026 for its charging station, and the best-rated big hotel on our list (checked 14 Oct 2026).
- Hotel RH RoyalAdults only; a 2026 visitor parked and charged their scooter overnight in the underground car park, free.
- Alpha ApartmentsApartments with scooter charging points, seen in use in 2026; rare among apartments.
- Gemelos 26 and BeniscooterApartments with a scooter shop opposite where you can charge, recommended in 2026.
- Easy HireThe hire firm visitors point to most; ask about delivery and two-seaters.
Watch out for
- Some hotel groups don't allow scooters on the premises at all; check the policy before you book, not at check-in.
- Apartments are the hardest: many don't allow scooters in the building.
- Charging policies change from season to season; get this year's answer in writing.
- The Old Town's narrow lanes and slopes are hard going on a scooter.
- Battery range drops on long days; know where you can top up.
Which hotels let you store and charge a scooter?
Several, but get it in writing. Names visitors gave in 2026: Hotel Regente (secure outside charging area), Hotel Don Pancho and Hotel Agua Azul (charging stations), and Hotel RH Royal, where scooters park and charge in the underground car park. Apartments are harder: several visitors in 2025 and 2026 found theirs didn't allow scooters at all, though Alpha Apartments have charging points. Some places charge a small fee, about €2.50 a night in 2025; others charge nothing.
How do I book a scooter, and what does it cost?
Ask hotel reception first, because many hotels work with one hire firm and know where scooters can go. Easy Hire and Beniscooter, opposite the Gemelos 26 apartments, are the names visitors give; most firms deliver to the hotel and collect at the end. Prices we have are older: roughly €40 to €75 a week from 2022 to 2024. A two-seater is a bigger machine, so ask for a weekly price with delivery included.
Do I need a doctor's letter or a blue badge?
Ask the hire firm, because each sets its own terms. Visitors were still asking this in 2026 and nobody gave a firm answer, so treat any confident claim with care. Ask in writing what they need before you travel, and whether a letter from your GP would help. Regulars are firm on one point: scooters are for people who need them, not for getting between bars.
Can I take the scooter in a taxi or on a bus?
Some taxis will take a small scooter that fits in the boot, so mention it when you book; visitors have used them for trips to the hospital at Villajoyosa. A two-seater won't fit a car boot. Low-floor local buses carry the wheelchair sign on the front; ask the driver whether your scooter fits before you rely on it. A single fare is €2.00, and line 54 runs to Hospital Marina Baixa about every 30 minutes.
Which part of town is easiest on a scooter?
Levante and Rincón de Loix, by a distance. They're flat, with long promenades, which is why you'll see scooters there in numbers. The Old Town sits on the headland with narrow pedestrian lanes, and regulars say drivers struggle to find addresses there, so always give the street name. With arthritis, choose a hotel on the flat near the front and save the Old Town for a taxi.
What the regulars say
- Email the hotel before booking: can we park it, can we charge it, and is there a fee?
- Ask reception which hire firm they work with. Delivery to the hotel saves a lot of bother.
- In the Old Town, give drivers the street name, not just the hotel name.
- A folding push wheelchair is a cheap backup for taxis and short trips.
The numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight charging fee at a hotel | about €2.50 a night | visitor reports, 2025 |
| Weekly scooter hire | roughly €40–€75 | visitor reports, 2022–2024 |
| Local bus single | €2.00 | benidorm.co.uk/buses-and-trams, checked 15 Oct 2026 |
| Bus line 54 to Hospital Marina Baixa | about every 30 min | benidorm.co.uk/buses-and-trams, checked 15 Oct 2026 |
| Benidorm taxi meter start, weekdays | €3.60 | benidorm.co.uk/buses-and-trams, checked 15 Oct 2026 |
Reader figures are what visitors reported in that year. We have not checked them ourselves unless the source says so.
Your other questions, answered
2026Where can I store and charge a mobility scooter overnight?
Visitors named Hotel Regente, Hotel Don Pancho, Hotel Agua Azul and Hotel RH Royal in 2026. Get the hotel's yes in writing before you pay.
2026Do I need a doctor's letter to hire a scooter now?
Each hire firm sets its own terms, so ask yours in writing before you travel. We haven't confirmed any rule change.
2026Will a taxi take a mobility scooter to Villajoyosa?
Some will, if it fits in the boot; say so when you book. Bus line 54 also runs to the hospital about every 30 minutes.
2026Apartments that accept mobility scooters and charging?
Alpha Apartments have charging points, and Gemelos 26 has a scooter shop opposite. Ask the owners directly before booking.
2025Weekly scooter hire from March, or just use taxis?
If you're out every day, a scooter at roughly €40–€75 a week usually beats taxis. For a few short trips, taxis from €3.60 on the meter are simpler.
2024Where can I hire a bariatric mobility scooter?
Ask the bigger hire firms, such as Easy Hire, for a heavy-duty model and its weight limit before you book.
2024Hiring a two-seater scooter for a week in the Old Town?
Possible, but there are few hire shops up there and the lanes are narrow. Arrange delivery and give the driver the street name.
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