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Oxygen Concentrators and Medical Equipment in the Car

Updated 3 min read

An oxygen concentrator or similar medical device is exactly the kind of item where a vague mention isn't good enough — it needs real space, may need to stay upright or accessible, and in some cases needs power during the journey. Declaring it clearly when you book is the difference between a smooth pickup and a stressful one.

Here's what's worth including, and an honest note on what the car can and can't offer.

On this page
  1. What to declare
  2. Being honest about power
  3. Space and positioning
  4. Point-to-point rides for medical appointments

What to declare

  • The type of equipment and its approximate size
  • Whether it needs to stay upright, accessible, or within reach during the ride
  • Whether it needs power during the journey

Being honest about power

Not every vehicle in the fleet is guaranteed to have an accessible in-car power outlet suited to medical equipment, so if your device needs power during the ride, say so explicitly and we'll confirm whether a suitable car is available rather than assuming it will work out. It's better to know in advance than to find out mid-journey.

Space and positioning

A portable concentrator is usually manageable alongside normal luggage, counted roughly like a cabin bag in your category's budget, but a larger stationary-style unit takes more real space and is worth flagging with its approximate dimensions. If it needs to travel upright or within your reach rather than packed in the boot, mention that too.

Point-to-point rides for medical appointments

If your equipment is for ongoing treatment rather than a one-off arrival, the same declaration applies to a point-to-point booking between your accommodation and a clinic — the details you give at booking carry over the same way, so a repeat trip doesn't mean starting the conversation from scratch each time if you keep the same notes on file.

What every Förare booking includes

The fixed price you see before booking is the price on your receipt — 6% VAT included, whole car, not per person.

  • Flight tracked — pickup follows your live arrival
  • 45 minutes free waiting, from your driver's confirmed arrival
  • No terminal fee
  • No surge pricing, ever
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours

Questions people ask before booking

Do I need to declare a portable oxygen concentrator when booking?

Yes — mention the type and approximate size, and whether it needs to stay upright or accessible, so it's accounted for before pickup.

Can my device be powered during the ride?

Not every vehicle is guaranteed to have a suitable in-car power outlet. If your device needs power, say so explicitly and we'll confirm whether a suitable car is available.

Does medical equipment count against my luggage allowance?

A portable device is usually counted roughly like a cabin bag; a larger unit is worth flagging separately with its dimensions so we can confirm a suitable car.

Is there an extra charge for medical equipment?

No separate charge for the equipment itself — if a different vehicle is needed to accommodate it, that's reflected in the fixed price shown before you book.

Should I bring a backup power source just in case?

Since not every car has a guaranteed suitable outlet, it's sensible to have your own backup for genuinely essential equipment rather than relying solely on the car.

Can a companion travelling with the patient book on their behalf?

Yes — anyone can make the booking and add these details, so the patient doesn't have to manage the logistics themselves.

Does a wheelchair travelling alongside the equipment need its own note?

Yes — a wheelchair is its own item worth its own note, alongside the medical equipment, so both are accounted for in the same confirmation.

Should I confirm the same details for a point-to-point booking too?

Yes — the same declaration process applies whether the trip is to or from Arlanda, or between two other addresses.

Is it worth calling ahead rather than just adding a note?

For genuinely essential equipment, a direct message to support alongside your booking note is a sensible extra step to make sure it's been seen and confirmed.

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  • One fixed price for the whole car, 6% VAT included, shown before you pay.
  • We follow the live arrival and move the pickup to the actual landing time.
  • Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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