HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO RENT OR DRIVE A GOLF CART IN KEY WEST?
Answer: To rent a golf cart in Key West you have to be 22 years old or older.
In Key West, the legal age to operate a golf cart is distinct from the age required to rent one. Under Florida law (updated in 2023), any person operating a golf cart on public roads must possess a valid government-issued photo ID if they are 18 or older. If the driver is under 18, they must possess at least a learner’s permit. While the law technically allows 15-year-olds with a permit to drive a cart, golf cart rentals companies in Key West require the renter and all authorized drivers to be at least 22 years old.
This higher age threshold is primarily driven by insurance requirements for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs). When you sign a rental agreement, you are required to present a valid driver’s license and a major credit card. It is a common misconception that because golf carts feel like “toys,” teenagers can drive them around the island. In reality, because these are street-legal vehicles, the same age-related scrutiny applied to car rentals applies here.
Golf carts are by far the most fun way to experience Key West. Make sure you are aware of all of the rules and regulations to ensure you maximize the fun of your golf cart rental. Essentially, the rule of thumb is that golf carts are considered cars and one must abide by the same laws. Check out more rules and regulations for golf cart rentals here
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The best way to get around Key West is by golf cart and there’s no better way to explore the island
4 Passenger EZ-GO Golf Cart
Equipped: LED Headlights, Comfort Seating, Safety Belts, Convertible Rear Seat| Gas Included With Rental | Up To 4 People |
Hourly Rental
3 Hour Rental: $100 |
Daily Rental
1 Day Rental: $190 |
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- Must be at least 22 years old to rent a Golf Cart.
- Valid driver’s license and credit card required to rent.
- Driver must not have consumed alcohol before renting or during rental time
- You can use a golf cart on the streets of Key West & Stock island on roads with a speed limit of 35 MPH or less.
6 Passenger EZ-GO Golf Cart
Equipped: LED Headlights, Comfort Seating, Safety Belts, Convertible Rear Seat| Gas Included With Rental | Up To 6 People |
Hourly Rental
3 Hour Rental: $170 |
Daily Rental
1 Day Rental: $270 |
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- Must be at least 22 years old to rent a Golf Cart.
- Valid driver’s license and credit card required to rent.
- Driver must not have consumed alcohol before renting or during rental time
- You can use a golf cart on the streets of Key West & Stock island on roads with a speed limit of 35 MPH or less.