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Top 10 Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Questions

Why rent a golf cart on Put-in-Bay?

Not only is a golf cart an incredibly convenient way to get around Put-in-Bay, it’s also a part of the quintessential Put-in-Bay experience. Everyone who has ever been to Put-in-Bay knows that the golf carts on the roads are part of what makes Put-in-Bay so unique. Feeling the breeze on a summer weekend as you zip to downtown Put-in-Bay in your golf cart is an experience you won’t forget any time soon!

Are golf carts safe to drive on Put-in-Bay?

Yes. The golf carts on the island have restrictors on the engine, capping them at a safe operating speed. So not only can you feel safe operating your cart, but also comfortable in the knowledge that those around you have these same restrictors on their engines.

Can you get a DUI on a golf cart?

Absolutely. The Put-in-Bay police not only can, but will, give you a DUI if you are operating a golf cart while intoxicated on Put-in-Bay streets. Put-in-Bay golf carts are licensed and plated vehicles subject to the same laws and regulations as any other vehicle on the road.

Can I get a ticket on a golf cart in Put-in-Bay?

Yes, the same information above regarding DUI applies here as well. When you are driving a Put-in-Bay golf cart, you are driving a licensed and plated state of Ohio vehicle. You must have a valid drivers license and obey all rules of the road such as stop signs and lights.

Can you rent a Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Overnight?

Some golf cart renters offer overnight rentals for an additional fee, while some do not offer overnight rentals. Island Club Golf Carts and Put-in-Bay Condo Golf Carts offer carts overnight for no additional fee, however at this time they only rent carts to registered guests of the Island Club or Put-in-Bay Condos.

Can you bring your own golf cart?

You are able to bring your own cart to Put-in-Bay if it is a licensed and plated street-legal in Ohio vehicle. Unregistered golf carts used for other purposes are not permitted to be driven on Put-in-Bay roads. Any cart driven at Put-in-Bay must meet the same standards as the rental carts on the island.

Do Put-in-Bay golf carts have seat belts and child seats?

All of the rental golf carts at Put-in-Bay have seatbelts, and in fact must have seatbelts to be allowed on the road. As for child seats, some golf cart rentals have them available on request but not all do.

How old do you have to be to rent a Put-in-Bay Golf Cart?

You must be 18 to sign the necessary contract to rent a golf cart, so someone 18 or older must make the reservation. However, a licensed driver 16 years of age or older is permitted to operate the golf cart.

How much does a golf cart cost at Put-in-Bay?

Golf cart rental fees vary by the renter, as most offer hourly rates as well as day long rates, and some renters have an overnight option as well. But as a general statement, you can expect to pay about $15-20 per hour for an hourly rental, and around $120 for a day long reservation.

Where is the best place to rent a Put-in-Bay golf cart?

This will depend a lot on how you intend to use the cart. Island Club Golf Carts and Put-in-Bay Condo Golf Carts offer overnight rental at no additional cost, which is an incredible deal, however at present their carts are only available to rent for guests of the Island Club and Put-in-Bay Condos. The Put-in-Bay Golf Cart Depot and A&B Golf Cart Rentals offer many different options and are good companies to do business with as well.

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There are several tales to the creative name Put-in-Bay still holds to this day, the most common theory, is that of the sailors. The theory conveys that the unique name most likely originated from the sailors who would seek refuge on the bay, as it provides safe dockage. It is said when it was too rough to sail-they would “put in the bay”.

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