Harbour Island Golf Cart Rental Guide 2023

Who Should I Rent A Golf Cart From?

The golf cart is the primary choice of transportation on Harbour Island Bahamas. The unofficial estimate for number of golf carts for rent on the island is over 800. Another unofficial source stated there were "over 3000 registered carts." There are many sizes to choose from depending on your transportation needs. Many rental places will offer the "7th day free" when renting on a weekly basis. If you are on a budget and you have to pay for the gas, fill the tank up at the government boat dock before returning the rental.

Certain details are worth paying attention to before reserving and accepting a cart - does it have a windshield, is it a newer rather than older cart, does it have working lights, horn, emergency brake, etc. Don't be shy about asking to take a cart for a short spin before accepting it. Ask for a better cart or maybe look for another vendor if you are not happy with what you are renting.

It is best to make advance reservations for golf cart rentals during Harbour Island's busy seasons. It is also a good idea to ask your rental contact or hotel who they recommend and whether they can make reservations for you. Most of the hotels can include the charges in the bill at the end of your stay so you don't have to pay up front. The hotels have an interest in having you enjoy your stay so they know how to take care of your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually cash, some credit cards and sometimes credit card fees.

These will definitely vary with vendors so it is important to ask.

It is important to understand what the vendors expectations are when it comes to damages inflicted to the golf cars. If the vendor is not satisfied with the outcome of an on-the-spot settlement, you may have to stay on the island until it is resolved.

General inspection of the tires is a good indication.

It depends on the vendor. If you do have to pay for gas, you can pump your own in a few places and it may be cheaper. If you are going to pump your own gas, you may need to have a key to get to the gas tank on the golf cart.

Most cart rentals companies do or they leave the cart somewhere around the dock for you to pick up. Some will leave the golf cart at the place you are staying at.

This is a very good question to ask. See if there are two emergency telephone numbers just in case. Find out where their headquarters is located on the island. The point is, you don't want to waste time with a busted golf cart when you are on vacation. The sooner it gets fixed, the better.

Some do and some do not. Be sure to ask about cancellation policies if you are making a deposit.

Usually, no, however if the business does more than $100,000 a year, they are supposed to charge VAT tax. Gas fees may apply.

Visit our sister website page for renting a car on Eleuthera.

Golf carts on Church Street. — Carts lined up on Church Street

Rental Tips & Notes

Whether you are informed or not, ALL legal and financial liabilities for golf cart rentals on Harbour Island is borne by the renter including all cost or repairs, loss, damage, and injuries to persons, properties regardless of fault or conditions. Insurance for these liabilities is not available for renting carts on Harbour Island.

Be on the lookout for the occasional pothole and the speed bumps at the south and north end of the island. You don't want the person riding in back to get hurt. Above all, be sure to always drive on the left side of the road and take your keys with you when you leave the cart.

A golf cart rental on Harbour Island should have a license plate that begins with the letters “SD” or “SE”. If your rental cart does not have this license plate, then you are likely renting someone's personal transportation. On a humorous note, some say the “SD” stands for “Student Driver”.

Need a map to get around? Check out our street map and our interactive satellite map of Harbour Island.

Typical Golf Cart Rental Rates

Rates Will Vary - Tax Excluded

Passengers	1 Day
2	$55
4	$55-$65
6	$80-$150
Luxury - Newer 2022/23 Club Car Models	$90-$120

NOTE: A number of rental cart companies offer discounts for 7 day rentals: Pay for 6 and get the 7th day free.

IMPORTANT: Some rental companies will not allow their golf carts to be driven in certain parts of the island. For those areas, you may need to spend more for a “high roller”.