Edisto is flat, small and slow-paced, so most visitors park the car and get around by golf cart or bike. Here’s who rents them on Edisto Beach, what they cost, and the Town rules you need to know before you drive a cart.
Updated October 2026. Prices and policies change, so confirm with each company when you book.
Golf cart rules on Edisto Beach
These come from the Town of Edisto Beach. Rental companies take care of the cart’s permits and decal, but you’re responsible for driving it legally.
- Drivers must be 16 or older with a valid driver’s license on them. Most rental companies require renters to be 18 or 21.
- No golf carts on Palmetto Boulevard. It’s SC Highway 174, a primary highway. Carts may cross it only straight across. Every other street in town is allowed.
- Daylight only: from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
- Kids under 12 must wear a seat belt or ride in a child seat, and no one rides on the driver’s lap.
- Never on the beach. Motor vehicles aren’t allowed on the sand.
- Street-legal LSVs (low-speed vehicles that go 20 to 25 mph) may drive after dark and on roads posted 35 mph or less, but they can’t drive along Palmetto Boulevard either.
- Open-container and all other South Carolina driving laws apply on a cart. More in our guide to Edisto Beach rules.
Staying on Palmetto Boulevard? Ask the rental company how you’ll get the cart to and from your house, since you can only cross the boulevard, not drive along it.
Edisto Beach golf cart and bike rental companies
Edisto Bike Rentals
- Rents: bikes, 4- and 6-seat electric golf carts, a gas golf cart, 4- and 6-seat street-legal LSVs and Shibumi beach shades
- Prices from: bikes $20, 4-seat golf cart $250, LSVs $400 to $500 (custom rental lengths)
- Where: 3731 Docksite Road, near the marina · 843-217-2607
- Good to know: golf cart drivers must be 21 or older; book online
Edisto Essentials
- Rents: 4- and 6-seat golf carts, LSVs, bikes and bike tow carts, boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas
- Delivery: free delivery and pickup in the Edisto Beach area
- Phone: 843-869-0951
- Good to know: golf cart renters must be 18 or older, licensed and insured; book ahead in summer
Island Bikes & Outfitters
- Rents: bikes, golf carts, kayaks and canoes
- Where: 140 Jungle Road; pick up at the shop
- Season: open March 1 through Dec. 20
- Good to know: golf cart renters must be 21 or older
Visit Island Bikes & Outfitters →
GolfCart.Fun
- Rents: newer street-legal electric LSVs, mostly 6-seaters, with a seat belt at every seat
- Prices from: about $69 a day; $100 for delivery and pickup between the state park and the marina
- Phone: 843-800-0310 (call or text)
- Good to know: drivers must be 21 or older with a license and proof of auto insurance
Infinity Cart Rentals
- Rents: 4- and 6-seat golf carts
- Delivery: delivers to your rental and picks up when you leave
- Good to know: renters must be 18 or older
Edisto Golf Cart & LSV Rentals
- Rents: golf carts, LSVs and bikes
- Also: golf cart and bike repairs, accessories and a gift shop
Visit Edisto Golf Cart & LSV Rentals →
The Edisto Chamber of Commerce keeps a list of member rental companies too.
Golf cart, LSV or bike?
- Golf cart: the classic Edisto ride for short trips to the beach, Jungle Road shops and dinner, as long as you’re home by dusk and off Palmetto Boulevard.
- LSV: costs more, but it’s street legal after dark and has seat belts and lights, which helps for evening dinners.
- Bike: the cheapest way to get around, and the island is flat. Many vacation rentals include bikes, so check before you rent.
Biking on Edisto
The paved Edisto Beach bike path runs about five miles from the marina along Docksite Road and Jungle Road to Highway 174, where a causeway connects to the trails in Edisto Beach State Park. It’s flat, shaded in places and easy on any bike. See our guide to the Edisto Beach bike trail.
- Ride with lights and reflectors after dark, and watch for cars on Highway 174.
- Lock your bike at beach accesses and restaurants.
- Pack water; summer afternoons are hot.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals
For time on the water, Island Bikes & Outfitters rents kayaks and canoes, and Edisto Watersports & Tackle on Docksite Road rents kayaks and paddleboards and runs guided tours. Check the tide chart before you paddle.
Common questions
Can you drive a golf cart on Edisto Beach?
Yes, on every street in town except Palmetto Boulevard, during daylight hours, with a licensed driver 16 or older. Carts are never allowed on the beach itself.
How much does it cost to rent a golf cart on Edisto?
Starting prices run from about $69 a day for a street-legal LSV at GolfCart.Fun to $250 and up for a 4-seat golf cart and $400 to $500 for an LSV at Edisto Bike Rentals, depending on the cart and how long you rent. Prices change with the season.
Can I drive a golf cart at night on Edisto?
Regular golf carts are daylight-only, from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Street-legal LSVs may be driven after dark.
Do I need to book a golf cart ahead of time?
Yes, especially for summer weeks and holidays like the 4th of July and Labor Day. Many companies sell out, so book when you book your rental.
Planning the rest of your trip? See Edisto Beach vacation rentals, restaurants and upcoming events.