Advice needed on renting golf car

[JerryLBell]

When my wife and I finally retire and move to the house we've bought in The Villages, we're probably going to get a golf car (she' not so sure, coming from a hospital trauma background, she's not hot on a vehicle with no airbags and other safety gear). We're pretty ignorant on them and don't want to leap into buying one. We figured we'd rent for a month or two to see if we like them and to take our time learning the positives and negatives of them.

It seems like I've read somewhere in TOTV that rental golf cars are slowww.... I'm not looking to exceed the golf car speed limit (which is what? 22 mph?), but I don't want to cause traffic jams everywhere I go. Is that perception correct or is it just that rental cars have governors to limit them to the legal speed limit and those passing are just ignoring the speed limit?

Can you rent a golf car with seat belts? My wife probably won't get into one without seat belts (she's dealt with too many patients with traumatic brain injuries that could have been avoided).

Are there any particular golf car rental places that people recommend? We've seen one at Lake Sumter but I'm sure there are others.

Are all rental golf cars electric? Or are they all gas? Or a mixture. We'd probably like to try each. I know this is somewhat of a religious topic so I won't ask for advice here on which is better.

Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!

[cmj1210]

Call Grandma & Grandpas. His carts are excellent & do not go slow. I do not know if he has electric we normally rent gas when we are down. His # is 352-552-8478. We rent until we come down full time. IMO he is the best out there. I have used 1 other recommended by people on TOTV & was not happy with him. Scott is reliable, prompt & quick getting back to you.

[Sable99]

I rent from Don Cunningham of RentMe Carts when I'm in TV. He has good gas and electric carts and will go out of his way to help you. He is a TOTV sponsor and you can also see his carts on Facebook.

[redwitch]

Do not rent from The Villages Golf Carts in the town squares. Those are set for 14.5 mph. Those are the slowwwwwww carts. I recommend JJ Enterprises but they don't have electric carts or seat belts, I think. You could call them to double check 317-679-1915. I pretty sure Don Cunningham's have belts. So, I'd probably check them our first.

[JoMar]

I rent from Don Cunningham of RentMe Carts when I'm in TV. He has good gas and electric carts and will go out of his way to help you. He is a TOTV sponsor and you can also see his carts on Facebook.

When the kids and grand-kids visited we rented from Don also. His carts have mirrors and seat belts and do the cart speed limit (20MPH). He has both gas and electric. We own two electric carts but rented gas for the kids......which reinforced why we have electric.....:)

[KeepingItReal]

Do not rent from The Villages Golf Carts in the town squares. Those are set for 14.5 mph. Those are the slowwwwwww carts.

This is incorrect as the rental carts are being or have been already retrofitted to go 20 MPH now. I rent an additional cart from them often when we have visitors and know this for a fact. This has been the case for at least a year now. Just ask for one that has been updated to be sure.

[Sable99]

When the kids and grand-kids visited we rented from Don also. His carts have mirrors and seat belts and do the cart speed limit (20MPH). He has both gas and electric. We own two electric carts but rented gas for the kids......which reinforced why we have electric.....:)

Don goes out of his way for his customers. Last year, I needed a 4 seater cart as I was traveling with my then 90 year old mother and 86 year old aunt. Don's 4 seater forward seating cart was already booked so we got a 4 seater with the back seat facing backwards. He brought the forward seating cart to the villa as soon as it became available and switched the carts at no extra charge. He was worried about Mom riding in the back seat! I'll be renting from Don until I get my own cart!

[Lovey2]

This is incorrect as the rental carts are being or have been already retrofitted to go 20 MPH now. I rent an additional cart from them often when we have visitors and know this for a fact. This has been the case for at least a year now. Just ask for one that has been updated to be sure.

Yes. We just got a loaner from them and I was surprised at how fast it went...expecting the same old slow one. They have been modified to the standard.

[courtyard]

Is it true that you can't get any insurance coverage when you drive a golf cart rental?

[tbussche]

We just moved into TV last week and would like to know how much does it cost to rent a golf car?

[wendyquat]

We just moved into TV last week and would like to know how much does it cost to rent a golf car?

We just rented a four passenger last week for $105 from Grandpa and Grandmas Village buggies! I think the price is seasonal.

[GatorFan]

True, no insurance on a rental

[JoMar]

True, no insurance on a rental

You should check with your personal insurance carrier but I doubt if you will be covered.

[Jeff/Tracy]

I rent from Don Cunningham of RentMe Carts when I'm in TV. He has good gas and electric carts and will go out of his way to help you. He is a TOTV sponsor and you can also see his carts on Facebook.

What she said! :) He had THE best customer service. We will always call Don when we need a cart! My son and his family arrive today for a visit, so..Don is actually delivering one to us this morning!

[George Bieniaszek]

This is incorrect as the rental carts are being or have been already retrofitted to go 20 MPH now. I rent an additional cart from them often when we have visitors and know this for a fact. This has been the case for at least a year now. Just ask for one that has been updated to be sure.

I also agree with KeepingItReal. I rented three golf carts from the Villages Yamaha dealer and checked the speed with my GPS and all three had top speeds from 18.5 to 20.5.

Years earlier when we were on the Lifestyle preview program, the golfcart that was included was a little pokie. Seemed like everyone, even joggers could pass us art will. (no disrespect to joggers, just an attempt at humor).

[redwitch]

Nice to hear Villages Golf Carts has upped the speed, but unless a lot of other things have changed, I still wouldnt rent from them. Their carts are usually priced higher, no delivery to your home and frequently have no Sunbrella packages. Too many other good companies to rent a cart from at fair prices with great customer service.

[njbchbum]

Don Cunningham of RentMe Carts
https://www.facebook.com/golfcartrental?ref=hl

[zummy]

you will not have insurance coverage from your own auto or homeowners, so make sure you are shown coverage from whom ever you rent from. Unless you want to lose everything when you hit someone

[RickeyD]

Call Grandma & Grandpas. His carts are excellent & do not go slow. I do not know if he has electric we normally rent gas when we are down. His # is 352-552-8478. We rent until we come down full time. IMO he is the best out there. I have used 1 other recommended by people on TOTV & was not happy with him. Scott is reliable, prompt & quick getting back to you.


[emoji106]🏻 for Grandma & Grandpa !

[KeepingItReal]

Nice to hear Villages Golf Carts has upped the speed, but unless a lot of other things have changed, I still wouldnt rent from them. Their carts are usually priced higher, no delivery to your home and frequently have no Sunbrella packages. Too many other good companies to rent a cart from at fair prices with great customer service.

Have had nothing but excellent service from them. Pick up your cart minutes from your house with your cart, return it whenever you choose, no need to wait for a delivery. Prices are good and enclosures anytime you ask for them, maybe give them a try again, things do change.

[bagboy]

Don Cunningham of RentMe Carts
https://www.facebook.com/golfcartrental?ref=hl

We tried Don for the first time a week ago. Our 4 seater had front and rear seat belts, drove smoothly, and was plenty fast enough. His service and disposition in general were excellent. We'll definitely use him in the future.

[JerryLBell]

The consensus seems to be that Don Cunningham is the man to see. Thanks, all!