Both are equally valid. Choose wheelchair for mobility or health concerns, walking if physically able for the full worship experience.
Tawaf by wheelchair is completely valid according to all four schools. The Prophet himself performed his Farewell Tawaf while riding a camel. The choice should be based purely on physical capability without spiritual concern.
Choose wheelchair if you have mobility limitations, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, are elderly and concerned about crowd pressure, recently recovered from illness, or are pregnant. There is no shame in using a wheelchair.
Options: rent a manual wheelchair with a companion pushing, hire a professional pusher (SAR 50-200), or rent an electric wheelchair for independence. Wheelchair tawaf is typically on upper floors with wider lanes. Walking tawaf provides the full physical worship experience and is recommended for the physically able.
Source: Ibn Qudamah, Al-Mughni; Imam al-Nawawi, Al-Majmu'