How Much Are Golf Cart Rentals? (Size and Location)
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Patrick Corley
- 07/02/2023
If you’re playing a round and renting a cart, you can expect the course to charge you $1.00-$1.50 per hole over the walking rate if the course has one. However, golf carts are being used more and more frequently away from the golf course.
People use them for special events like weddings to shuttle people back and forth. They are also popular vacation rentals for getting around in areas where cars can’t go.
Do you have an upcoming event for which you’re thinking about renting a golf cart? Tell Me More Golf staff will explain the ins and outs of golf cart rentals, including how much they cost and where you can and can’t operate them legally.
Prices Depending On Cart Size and the Location of Rental
The three factors affecting the prices of golf car rental prices are the size of the cart being rented, the location that it is being rented from, and how long the renter is renting it.
Rental companies will often require a deposit before you can rent a golf cart. Cancellation fees may also apply.
Some may offer free delivery of your golf cart to where you are staying.
Others may charge you a delivery fee to drop the golf car off at your location.
Golf carts typically come in three sizes:
- 2-Person Golf Cart
- 4-Passenger Golf Cart
- 6-Passenger Golf Cart
State and local traffic laws will determine legally:
- Minimum Age to Operate a Golf Cart
- Where a Golf Cart Can Be Operated Legally
- If a Valid Driver’s license is Required to Operate the Golf Car
Some dealers require a year-long agreement when leasing golf cars on a monthly basis. You might also want to rent a golf car for the weekend in vacation areas and other areas with dedicated traffic lanes for golf carts.
It is illegal for a minor to operate a golf car that can carry over two passengers in some states. Therefore, always check the state and local laws regarding the operation of a golf car.
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How Much Is It To Rent A Golf Cart For A Day?
The rates for renting a golf cart for a day are based on the size of the golf cart and the location the golf car is being rented. Besides the rental fee, a deposit is also commonly required.
Typical Day Rental Rates for a Golf Cart Based on Number of Passengers:
- 2 Passenger Golf Car – $85.00
- 4 Passenger Golf Cart– $115.00
- 6 Passenger Golf Cart– $150.00
Deposit rates can average from two to three times the daily rental rate. Please check the local laws where you rent the golf car to see who can operate a golf car and where it can be driven legally.
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How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Golf Cart For A Week?
The rates for renting a golf cart for a week are based on the size of the golf cart and the location the golf car is being rented. Besides the rental fee, a deposit is also commonly required.
Typical Weekly Rates for a Golf Car Bases on the Number of Passengers:
- 2 Passenger Golf Car – $250.00
- 4 Passenger Golf Cart – $300.00
- 6 Passenger Golf Cart – $350.00
Deposit rates can average from two to three times the daily rental rate.
Please check the local laws where you rent the golf car to see who can operate a golf car and where it can be driven legally.
How Much Is It To Rent A Golf Cart For A Month?
The rates for renting a golf cart on a monthly basis are based on the size of the golf cart and the location the golf car is being rented. Besides the rental fee, a deposit is also commonly required.
Typical Weekly Rates for a Golf Car Bases on the Number of Passengers:
- 2 Passenger Golf Car – $375.00
- 4 Passenger Golf Cart – $450.00
- 6 Passenger Golf Cart – $525.00
Deposit rates can average from two to three times the daily rental rate. In addition, some dealers require a year-long commitment to lease a golf cart from month to month.
Please check the local laws where you rent the golf car to see who can operate a golf car and where it can be driven legally.
TellMeMoreGolf.com – Frequently Asked Questions
How old do you have to be to rent a golf cart at a golf course in California?
You have to be 14 years of age or older to rent a golf cart in California and drive on a golf course. There may not be more than two passengers in the golf cart.
Local laws and ordinances determine where you can legally operate a golf car away from a golf course.
Do you need a driver’s license to drive a golf cart in Florida?
You do not need a driver’s license to drive a golf cart in Florida. However, you need to be at least 14 years old in Florida to operate a golf cart legally. The driver also must be 14 to drive the golf cart across a public road designated for golf carts.
It is OK to operate a golf cart in a residential neighborhood, but this varies from county to county in Florida.
What’s the Difference Between a Golf Cart and a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)
A golf cart is designed specifically for use on a golf course and can go no faster than 20 miles per hour.
LSVs have Federally mandated features that make them street legal in many states on roads with posted speeds of less than 35 miles per hour.
Some requirements of a LSV include:
- A Top Speed of More Than 25MPH
- Turn Signals
- Headlights
- Rearview Mirrors
- Seatbelts
- Vehicle Identification Numbers
- Windshield
LSVs typically have to be registered with the state and you’ll need a driver’s license and insurance to operate a golf cart accessory.
Yamaha, Club Car, and EZ-Go make both golf carts and street legal low-speed vehicles or utility vehicles.
Conclusion: Research by Tellmemoregolf.com
You can expect to pay around $1.00-$1.50 a hole to rent a golf cart when playing a round of golf over the walking rate of the course. However, people are renting golf carts more and more away from the course.
Golf cart rental prices vary according to the size of the golf car being rented, the duration it is being rented, and the location the renter is renting the vehicle.
Low-speed vehicles differ from golf carts. They must have some of the safety equipment of a regular car, like a windshield and a seat belt. You must also insure them like other motor vehicles.
Golf carts are a great way to get you and your family around your neighborhood and vacation homes. They are also fun at special events like weddings when you need to move people back and forth over grass and other surfaces.
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