Know the rules before you request a cart
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 requires a public-highway driver to be at least 16 and hold a valid driver’s license. State code
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 limits use to daylight hours when no local ordinance applies. State code
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 permits use without a local ordinance only on secondary highways with speed limits of 35 mph or less. State code
Surfside Beach town rules
Surfside Beach permits year-round nighttime use only with permanent working headlights and taillights. Town golf cart notice
Garden City lies outside Surfside Beach town limits, so the town’s nighttime rule does not apply there. Town map
Review the route from your property before you request a cart. Read the golf cart rules and license guide for more details.
Plan delivery and use
Share your property address, requested dates, and passenger needs. Ask the provider about delivery, pickup, and whether your planned route is permitted.
Request a golf cart rental
Send your trip details and property address. A local provider can respond to your request.
If your current cart needs service, request golf cart repair in Surfside Beach.
Golf cart rental questions
Do I need a driver's license to rent a golf cart in Surfside Beach, SC?
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 requires anyone driving a golf cart on a public highway to hold a valid driver's license.
How old must I be to drive a golf cart in Surfside Beach, SC?
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 requires a public-highway driver to be at least 16 years old.
Can I drive a golf cart at night in Surfside Beach, SC?
Surfside Beach permits nighttime use when a golf cart has permanent working headlights and taillights.
Source: Town golf cart notice
Which roads can I use in a golf cart in Surfside Beach, SC?
South Carolina Code Section 56-2-90 limits use without a local ordinance to secondary highways with speed limits of 35 mph or less.
Can a rental golf cart be delivered to my property?
Ask the provider whether delivery is available at your address and include your requested dates with your inquiry.