Golf Carts
How many times have you been to a campground and seen all of the “seasonal campers” riding around on their golf carts and thought “man that looks like fun!”? Well, on a recent camping trip to a very large campground we realized exactly how valuable a golf cart can be.
The campground we went to was over 150 acres. The walk from our campsite to the lake took over 15 minutes. The campground was huge! Our truck gets about 8 miles to the gallon. Not something that you want to just tool around a campground in. Thankfully our friends are seasonal campers at this campground and they had a golf cart. We had a blast! The girls would hop on and just ride around exploring, waving to other campers, and giggle.
Since this camping trip Fred has been obsessed with golf carts. He saw that we were having so much fun that he decided we must buy one! No. Really, we have enough stuff in our garage. I have no idea where we would store it (Fred is a bit of a “collector”). So, we went on to research how you would go about renting one. Guess what! It is really pretty easy!
We contacted a local golf cart dealership and they rent golf carts too! They will even deliver! The local dealership that we contacted charges about $120 for Friday through Sunday. If you would like them to deliver it is an extra fee of about $70. They will deliver the golf cart to the campground or even to your campsite. It could be waiting for you when you get there! FYI. A standard golf cart will also fit in the back of a pickup, for another option. We contacted a few other campground heavy areas, both in Minnesota and in large tourist areas (Orlando, San Diego, etc) and found golf cart dealerships that rent there too! The prices all seemed to be pretty consistent too.
When renting a golf cart for your vacation it is important to consider a couple of features. First, how many people will be riding the cart? Most dealerships have the common one bench seat option (with room for golf clubs in the back) and a two bench seat. The two bench seat option typically has one bench facing forward and one bench in back facing backward.
There are also LIMO golf carts. These can typically transport up to six adults.
The second feature to consider is gas vs. electric. We recommend electric. It is quiet and the battery lasts a REALLY long time.
Another item to consider is insurance. The dealerships that we contacted do not offer insurance. This means that you need to provide your own insurance. According to the dealerships that we spoke to the most common option is to add it to your homeowners policy. Another option is to contact your auto insurance carrier and ask if they will cover a rental golf cart. Either way the dealership WILL ask for proof of insurance.
Of course, it is also important to check the campground’s rules to see that they allow golf carts and what, if any, rules they have for driving one on their property.
Happy Camping!
25 Comments
Tricia Snow
I loved having a golf cart. They are so versatile! I never knew about the insurance piece.
Crystal Statskey
Golf carts are always so fun! If you enjoy renting golf carts – you must visit Bald Head Island in NC. It’s an island where no cars are allowed, only golf carts! It’s a fun, relaxing time!
Nicki
That sounds like a blast! Thanks!
T.M. Brown
I love this! Renting a golf cart is a brilliant idea and such a relaxing way to get around. It’s definitely something we would do if we were to travel this way!
Vessy
This sounds like sooo much fun! Our kids would jump in and never want to get off! It would be fantastic cruising around in a golf cart on a beautiful day…enjoying the scenery! I would LOVE to do it! 🙂
Jocelyn
What a great idea to rent! My kids would love cruising around in a golf cart, too. And, I love the idea of an electric cart, especially that three row cart!
Pam
What a great idea! Save money on gas and have fun too!
Katie
I love golf carts! Never thought about renting one before. Also, limo golf carts are a thing?! ha
Nikki
What a great find! We’ve stayed in campgrounds where they have ones for rent but never thought of contacting a local dealership.
Angela
A fun and great way to get around, tons of them here in Southwest Florida! We’ve rented them while staying on the beach, a super great idea for campgrounds 🙂
Noelle
I have a golf cart and love driving around the property with it. What a fun way to vacation.
Crystal
This sounds like such a fun idea! I’d never seen a limo golf cart!
Janice
Has or electric. Very interesting..
Jennifer Morrison
This is such a great idea!!!! I love that this would bring so much more energy to the events, instead of getting to them.
Kim
I have never seen anyone riding a golf cart at a camp site, but that sure looks fun!! My kids would love it! Next summer i’m going to see if this is an option for us too.
Melanie Walsh
My in-laws have a golf cart, and I’m fairly certain it’s the main reason why the kids love to visit. So much fun! I have to be honest, I think they are fun too.
Kathryn at QuestFor47
Golf carts are awesome! I was volunteering at a golf tournament and the people hosting me had a spare that they let me use to travel from one side of the course to the other. It was so much fun!
Pauline
Oooh!! This is a great idea!!! Definitely makes things easier.
Kirsten
Love golf carts! There is a town close to us that have golf cart trails all over the city. Almost everyone has one! Even the grocery stores have golf cart parking spaces!!
Nicki
LOL. That’s awesome!
Dennis
Golf carts are fun to take around a beautiful day. Thanks for sharing.
Monica
We’ve gone hiking with a double stroller and let me tell you, not fun lol. This looks great and would probably work over hills. We want to go camping with the kids once they get just a little older.
Dee
My friend has her own golf cart to get around their summer home area. It is a blast riding in one!
Susan Franklin
My interest is piqued. We haven’t done any RV traveling, but are highly considering it after I retire next year. How fun would that be to travel and blog! This was a great tidbit and will check back for more tips!
Laura
We use to camp with a golf cart! What a blast! We had a small boat that we could pull and take to the lake to fish in. We decorated it on holidays. Golf carts are so much fun in a campground.