Should You Rent or Buy a Golf Cart?

Buying a golf cart you don’t use regularly, or renting one you use too often, can be a pretty notable drain on your finances. To avoid this dilemma take a look at our helpful advice below! Then, when you’re ready you can visit us in Garner, North Carolina to see our wide selection of rental options, or our large inventory of models for sale. 

Fees

The cost of a golf cart includes more than just the initial price tag. You’ll be paying for gas (or a higher electricity bill), insurance, maintenance, and even potential repairs if your cart is damaged. If you’re not driving your vehicle regularly paying for these expenses is just an added drain on your bank account. Before you decide to buy a golf cart, consider if you’ll really be driving it enough to get your money’s worth.

Customization

While golf carts themselves are relatively affordable, customizations such as terrain specific tires are not. If you’d like to use your golf cart temporarily in a new location, such as the beach or at a campsite, consider renting. It’s likely cheaper to rent another golf cart than try to outfit your own with all the necessary bells and whistles. You’ll also be saving yourself quite a bit of time and effort having to install and then uninstall these parts once you're back on city streets or golf course greenery. 

Maintenance 

If you’re unfamiliar with golf cart maintenance, or don’t have a reliable mechanic nearby, buying one of these vehicles may not be the best option. Rental models are always kept in the best condition by the dealerships that own them, and you’ll never need to worry about finding parts or making repairs. 

Vacation

Golf carts are an amazingly easy and affordable way to get around town. Unfortunately, while they are equipped to travel long distances, they aren’t legal on U.S. highways. In short, they can be difficult to transport, despite being the perfect method of transportation. If you’re on vacation and aren’t interested in paying for a rental car, renting a golf cart is a great (and more affordable) option! 

Renting to Buy

Recently there’s been a trend of buyers renting golf cart models they’re interested in purchasing. This gives them plenty of time to adjust to controls and get a feel for various features. They may discover that an amenity they were willing to pay extra for isn’t as necessary or as useful as they thought and vice versa. Either way, it’s an easy way to be sure that your golf cart fits your needs to a tee. 

Now that you know which option is best for your needs, we’re sure you’re excited to get your hands on a golf cart. If you’re located nearby in the cities of Raleigh, Clayton, and

Cary, North Carolina we hope you’ll visit us here at Revel 42 Golf Carts & Powersports!