Get out there and enjoy summer before it’s gone! SimpliHere’s top 7 travel wheelchairs of 2025.

Read our curated list of lightweight travel wheelchairs

We have officially arrived in the dog days of summer! It’s time for travel and spending time outdoors. At SimpliHere, while we know that mobility challenges can be a barrier for our community members. That’s why, this month, we are excited to share a list of lightweight travel wheelchairs recommended by support groups, community members, and our own experience to help you get out there, squeeze in a trip, and enjoy all summer has to offer.

A note: We may earn affiliate income for recommending some of the products below, but before you purchase a travel chair, we recommend checking with local clinics, loan closets, and organizations, like Team Gleason—they might have equipment you can borrow cost-free.

Pride Jazzy Carbon Travel Lite Power Chair – The Pride Jazzy Lite chair weighs only 43.6 lbs with its battery, making it easy to lift and store. This chair’s carbon fiber frame provides high strength at minimal weight, and its front suspension ensures smoother rides over uneven terrain. Users report that this travel wheelchair is comfortable, very responsive, lightweight, and maneuverable and that it’s easy to fold for travel via car or plane.

Travel Buggy “City 2 Plus” Power Chair – An evolution of Travel Buggy’s best-selling “City” model, the “City 2” is re-designed in three easy-to-load pieces to make it even more convenient for you or your travel companions to fold, load, and go. The chair fits in the back of any vehicle so there is no need for transport vans, lifts, or vehicles. Users report that this travel wheelchair has strong, heavy-duty power for uphill, outdoor travel and that it’s comfortable for users up to 395 lbs, boasting a 19.5″ seating width that can be further expanded up to 23″ for those who need a little more hip room.

Rubicon collection of travel chairs – This relatively affordable line of chairs includes a range of lightweight, power, and manual options with and without headrests and that accommodate a range of users and needs. Designed to deliver unmatched freedom and convenience, users report their satisfaction with the line’s comfort, ease of use, foldability, and long-range battery charge.

Permobil power chairs – This line of power chairs is pricey, but they are intended for everyday use and are favorites of support groups and community members. Users report that several models, specifically the Numotion F3 or 2GX, Aero X, M3 Corpus are powerful travel wheelchairs that work well, given their compact design and smooth maneuverability. All Permobil chairs optimize weight distribution and offer a lower center of gravity and are fully adjustable to deliver stability on inclines and declines. The company’s numerous models incorporate design features that appeal to a range of users.

Quantum iLevel – Recommended by support groups and community members, the Quantum iLevel line of power chairs feature a revolutionary new design in which the seat can be fully elevated while the user travels at walking speed (4.5 mph). Users report a better experience and quality of life with Quantium iLevel chairs and appreciate the line’s stability and that they support safe transfers, greater reach, and that they ease numerous other activities of daily living. This travel wheelchair is another higher priced line of chairs that are intended for everyday use, but that allow users to enjoy the outdoors and travel.

Golden Technologies LiteRider Envy GP162 Power Chair – This travel wheelchair, designed for indoor use, can travel up to 15.5 miles per charge with two 22Ah batteries. The LiteRider Envy GP162 offers great mobility, easily maneuvering anywhere in your home, including around tight corners or even turning on the spot. It easily disassembles into four pieces, and the heaviest piece weighs only 37 pounds, making it easy for you or your travel companion to load. It features a stadium-style seat and armrests for comfort and support.

ComfyGo IQ-8000 Folding Power Wheelchair with Remote Control – The ComfyGo IQ-8000 is a relatively affordable folding power travel wheelchair that is lightweight and airline-approved. This chair is one of the only heavy-duty folding units on the market capable of supporting users of up to 286 lbs with a 16″ wide seat, or of up to 330 lbs with 18″ wide seat.

It features aircraft-grade aluminum frame and a memory foam seat with a cooling gel insert. Including its battery, this chair weighs a total of 55 lbs, making it one of the lightest power chairs on the market. Users love its maneuverability and ease of handling, that it folds up in just 3 seconds, and that it fits into most car trunks without hassle.   

From all of us at SimpliHere, we wish you a happy summer, friends! We hope you can get out there and enjoy some good times during these dog days.

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