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Finding somewhere to eat in Madrid is easy. Finding somewhere you can actually get into with a mobility scooter — and sit comfortably once you're there — takes a bit more planning.
Finding a genuinely accessible hotel in Madrid requires more than ticking a box on a booking site. "Accessible" can mean anything from a fully adapted room with roll-in shower to a ground-floor room with one grab rail. The difference matters enormously when you're travelling with a mobility scooter.
Your best option is an Eurotaxi (adapted taxi with ramp) booked in advance. The Metro technically works but is stressful with luggage and a scooter. Or skip the problem entirely: we can deliver a rental scooter to your hotel so you don't need to transport one from the airport at all.
You need two things covered: yourself (medical, trip cancellation, the usual) and the rental equipment (damage, theft, loss). Standard travel insurance handles the first. It usually doesn't handle the second.
Most rentals go perfectly smoothly — no calls, no issues, no drama. But knowing support exists changes how you feel about the trip. You're not wondering "what if something goes wrong?" You know the answer: you call, we fix it.
A typical mid-range scooter offers 25-35km on a full charge. A full day of Madrid sightseeing — museum in the morning, lunch, another attraction, dinner — usually covers 8-15km. You've got margin. But Madrid's hills, summer heat, and cobblestones all reduce range, so that margin matters.
Not all Madrid attractions are created equal when you're on a mobility scooter. Some are genuinely excellent — purpose-built or renovated with accessibility in mind. Others look promising but have hidden challenges. A few are honestly best avoided unless you're up for a struggle.
I'll be honest with you: the classic day trips from Madrid — Toledo, Segovia, Aranjuez — are all historic towns, and historic towns weren't built with mobility scooters in mind. Cobblestones, steep hills, narrow streets, ancient buildings with steps everywhere.
Good news: yes, Madrid's major museums and palaces allow mobility scooters inside. The city's top cultural attractions are genuinely accessible, and you won't be asked to leave your scooter at the door.