Rent a golf cart in Nags Head — delivered to your door
The most established Outer Banks town — Jockey's Ridge, Bodie Island Lighthouse, and mile after mile of beach cottages. Neighborhood cart cruises are the play.
- Avg price
- $79–$129 / day
- Street legal
- LSV-plated carts on side streets only, not US-158.
- Best for
- Outer Banks classics, big families, week-long stays
Why Nags Head
Outer Banks core.
Cottage-row cruising
Old Nags Head Cove and South Ridge are made for cart pace.
Sound-side runs
Cross under the bypass to the sound for sunset over Roanoke Sound.
Restaurant loops
Short cart hops from most rentals to Sam & Omie's, Tortuga's, and the pier.
Know before you ride
Nags Head rules & regulations
Every renter must review these before booking. You'll be asked to acknowledge them at checkout.
Municipality rules & regulations
Nags Head — what you can and can't do on a cart
The rules
- Public-road use is permitted on streets posted at or below 35 mph.
- Only Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) with a plate, insurance, seat belts and DOT lighting may operate on public streets.
- Driver must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid state driver's license.
- LSV-plated carts allowed on side streets and Beach Road (NC-12) in daylight. US-158 (the Bypass) is strictly off-limits to carts.
- Every passenger must be in a designated seat with a functioning seat belt where required. No riding on laps, bumpers, or cargo beds.
- No riding under the influence. The same DUI rules that apply to cars apply to golf carts.
- Yield to pedestrians and bicycles. Use headlights and taillights whenever visibility is reduced.
Local tips
- US-158 (the Bypass) is OFF-LIMITS to carts — use side streets only.
- Cross the Beach Road (NC-12) at signalized crossings, not mid-block.
Summaries of publicly posted municipal ordinances. Guidance only — you are responsible for following current local law. Verify with the town office before riding on public roads.
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Local know-how
Riding in Nags Head
Tips from hosts who live here.
- US-158 (the Bypass) is OFF-LIMITS to carts — use side streets only.
- Cross the Beach Road (NC-12) at signalized crossings, not mid-block.
LSV-plated carts on side streets only, not US-158.
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