Katie,
Another alternative is to buy one of the portable luggage versions of the mobility scooter. Keep it after your trip for the next one, or sell it and re-coop much of the cost.
http://www.luggie-scooters.com/2014-luggie-scooter/
- Top Speed: 4.5 mph variable
- Driving Range: 11 Miles per charge
- Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
- Scooter Weight: 56 lbs (with battery)
They also have other options with different specifications:
http://www.gomobilityscooters.com/Fo...oters-s/33.htm
I wonder if Medicare has a provision to get a mobility scooter?
-Mark-