How much does a stairlift cost?

On this page, you’ll find a clear, compact overview of

• the main price ranges on the German market
• Garaventa Lift’s indicative price ranges
• grants from the long-term care insurance fund and other funding options
• the differences between buying, renting, and choosing a used system

All prices stated by Garaventa Lift are indicative values and include delivery, installation, warranty, and 19% VAT.

Price range from independent advice portals

According to neutral consumer and advice portals, stairlift costs in Germany for simple seated models often start at around €3,500. Depending on the model, staircase type, and number of floors, prices can rise significantly into the five-figure range. For platform lifts and lifting platforms designed to transport wheelchairs, ranges of roughly €9,000 to €25,000 are often mentioned, while home lifts are generally higher.

These wide price ranges are normal, because each system is planned individually for the specific staircase. A precise price can only be given once a specialist has taken measurements on site. However, indicative values are helpful for initial orientation and for comparing providers.

Stairlift prices at Garaventa Lift

Garaventa Lift works with clear indicative prices in Germany that already include delivery, installation, and warranty. This gives you a realistic picture of your stairlift costs from the start.

The actual price of your stairlift depends on several factors. Key points include the staircase layout, the number of floors, whether it is installed indoors or outdoors, the features you choose, and any special requirements. However, the table provides a good indication of the typical price range for stairlift solutions from Garaventa Lift in Germany.

Care Insurance Subsidy for Stairlift Costs

A stairlift makes everyday life at home safer and supports home care. For this reason, Germany’s long-term care insurance fund (Pflegekasse) can help cover the purchase. Since 2025, a higher subsidy applies in Germany. If you have a care grade (Pflegegrad) from 1 to 5, you can receive up to €4,180 per person in need of care for measures that improve the home environment. If more than one person with a care grade lives in the same household, the subsidies can be combined. This means up to €16,720 in total is possible, for example in a shared senior living arrangement with four eligible residents.

The process is important. The responsible office is always the Pflegekasse, not the health insurance company (Krankenkasse). You should submit the application before ordering the stairlift. In most cases, you only need a short informal letter, a cost estimate from the provider, and a brief explanation of why the stairlift is necessary. Garaventa Lift provides a clear, easy-to-understand quotation that you can submit directly to the Pflegekasse.

Additional Funding Options for Stairlift Costs in Germany

Depending on the cause and your personal situation, other organisations may also help cover stairlift costs in addition to the long-term care insurance fund (Pflegekasse). Guides often mention, for example, statutory or private accident insurance, the employers’ liability insurance association (Berufsgenossenschaft), the liability insurer of the person responsible for the accident, or in special cases the social welfare office (Sozialamt).

For barrier-free home adaptations, the KfW loan 159 “Age-Appropriate Conversion” (Altersgerecht Umbauen) is another option. This programme can finance measures such as stairlifts at favourable interest rates, up to a defined credit limit. Some German states also offer their own programmes for low-barrier living, which can be applied for through the relevant development banks.

Your Garaventa advisor can point out which options may be worth exploring and how subsidies and loans can be combined. Applications must always be submitted directly to the respective organisations.

About Us – Garaventa Lift Germany

Garaventa Lift Germany stands for safe, comfortable, and long-lasting lift solutions nationwide. From our base in Cologne, we plan and install stairlifts, platform lifts, vertical lifts, and home lifts for private homes, apartment buildings, and public facilities. Every solution is tailored to the on-site conditions.

Our services

• Maintenance: Regular servicing helps protect the value of your system and ensures reliable operation at all times.
• Fault Repair: Fast support when you need it, provided through our service network and local service partners.
• Spare Parts Service: A well-stocked inventory enables quick and dependable delivery of replacement parts.

Installation Examples: Stairlifts and Platform Lifts

Our customers’ experiences show just how versatile Garaventa Lift stairlifts and platform lifts can be, from single-family homes to large properties. Explore our references for inspiration and discover solutions that fit your living situation.

Garaventa Lift has already made thousands of staircases and access routes in Germany barrier-free. Whether for a private home, an apartment building, or a public facility, every system is individually planned, technically well designed, and integrated so it blends into the surroundings and performs reliably in everyday use.

You can find more examples of our installations here.

Enjoy More Mobility and Independence with a Stairlift in Germany

A Garaventa Lift stairlift gives you the confidence to continue using your home in Germany without restrictions. Whether indoors or outdoors, our stairlifts adapt to your personal needs and the structural conditions on site.

Platform Lifts and Seated Stairlifts for Different Needs

Garaventa Lift offers modern seated stairlifts for people who prefer to ride comfortably while seated, and platform lifts for users with a wheelchair or walker. Both options are planned individually and designed to suit straight staircases, landings, or curved stair layouts in your home.

Consultation, Installation and Service from One Source

From the first consultation to planning and installation, and through to regular maintenance, Garaventa Lift provides everything from a single provider. Together with you, we choose the right model, explain costs clearly, and show which subsidies and funding options may be available in Germany.

Your Benefits with Garaventa Lift

With Garaventa Lift, you choose an experienced partner for barrier-free mobility. Our advisors take time for your questions, our installers ensure a clean, professional installation, and our service team continues to support you reliably after setup.

Everyday Comfort, Indoors and Outdoors

A modern seated stairlift adds comfort to daily life, while a platform solution offers the freedom wheelchair users need. Both systems can be adapted for indoor and outdoor use and integrated in a way that reduces trip hazards and keeps the staircase safe for everyone.

Your Next Step Towards New Mobility

If you would like to learn more about stairlifts, costs, subsidies, and the best solution for your home, get in touch. Garaventa Lift Germany will advise you personally, plan your system to fit your needs, and help you move safely and independently in your own home again.