Rent a golf cart in Surf City — delivered to your door
The busiest and biggest of the Topsail Island towns. Cart-friendly grid, easy pier access, and the swing bridge to the mainland.
- Avg price
- $75–$129 / day
- Street legal
- LSV-plated carts on ≤35 mph streets.
- Best for
- Groups, teen-friendly weeks, first-timers
Why Surf City
The middle of Topsail Island.
Pier-anchored town
The Surf City pier is the anchor — cart parking is easy and free.
Big cart selection
The largest supply on Topsail Island by a wide margin.
Restaurant loop
Cart from your rental to New River Blvd and back with room to spare.
Know before you ride
Surf City rules & regulations
Every renter must review these before booking. You'll be asked to acknowledge them at checkout.
Municipality rules & regulations
Surf City — 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 town streets ≤35 mph. Swing bridge is off-limits to carts during peak drawbridge hours.
- 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
- Do NOT try the swing bridge — carts are prohibited during peak drawbridge hours.
- Overnight parking on the beach side is limited; ask your host about garage charging.
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 Surf City
Tips from hosts who live here.
- Do NOT try the swing bridge — carts are prohibited during peak drawbridge hours.
- Overnight parking on the beach side is limited; ask your host about garage charging.
LSV-plated carts on ≤35 mph streets.
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