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Are you kidding? You’ll be riding around a tropical island in an open-air golf cart. “Bliss” is the word that comes to mind. Have a look at all the photos of happy customers in our Gallery or our social media.
Sanibel Carts are street-legal golf carts that are designated under Florida law as low-speed vehicles (LSVs). These LSVs are permitted to drive on any road where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less. All the roads on Sanibel and Captiva Islands are 35 mph or less.
In Florida, a street-legal golf cart is a golf cart that’s equipped with seat belts, turn signals, mirrors, headlights, DOT-grade windshield, and other safety features. All our Carts include these mandatory features and are titled and registered in the State of Florida. For more information, see the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Guide to Owning Low Speed Vehicles. https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/mv/lowspeedvehicles.pdf
Yes. You must be 21 years old to rent or drive a Cart.
No. You must be at least 21 years old to drive one of the Carts.
The Carts go up to 25 mph.
No. The Carts may only be driven on the roadways on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island. The Carts cannot leave the perimeter of Sanibel Island and Captiva Island.
No. It is illegal to drive a motorized golf cart, including our street-legal Carts, on the bike path.
The Carts have a 5-gallon gas tank and can travel approximately 250 miles on a full tank. If you do run low on gas during your rental period, please call or text us and we will stop by to gas your Cart back up.
All of our Carts are insured, but your current auto insurance will be listed as the primary insurer.
Discover the beauty of Sanibel & Captiva Islands with the freedom, fun & excitement of your own street-legal golf cart from Sanibel Carts! We are your source for street-legal golf cart rentals.