Rent a golf cart in Southport — delivered to your door
Southport was made for a slow, salt-air cruise past the shrimp boats. Nautical-trim carts and quiet historic streets are the local specialty.
- Avg price
- $69–$109 / day
- Street legal
- Yes
- Best for
- Anniversary weekends, historic tours
Why Southport
Historic downtown at cart pace.
Waterfront district
Howe Street to the riverwalk is the classic loop.
Ferry day trips
Park at the terminal and hop to Bald Head for the day.
Photo-ready carts
Local hosts lean into the nautical-trim aesthetic.
Know before you ride
Southport rules & regulations
Every renter must review these before booking. You'll be asked to acknowledge them at checkout.
Municipality rules & regulations
Southport — what you can and can't do on a cart
The rules
- Public-road use is permitted on streets posted at or below 25 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-registered carts may operate on streets ≤25 mph in the historic district. Non-LSV carts prohibited from public roads.
- 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
- Bald Head Island trip? Rent your cart *there* instead — no personal vehicles allowed.
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 Southport
Tips from hosts who live here.
- Bald Head Island trip? Rent your cart *there* instead — no personal vehicles allowed.
Yes — most downtown streets, 25 mph limit.
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