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Anna Maria Island golf cart rentals, dealers, and where you can drive
Five businesses on Anna Maria Island rent or sell golf carts, ranging from delivery-focused rental outfits on Pine Avenue to a vacation-rental company that bundles cart access with lodging. This page covers what each business offers, where carts are legally permitted on the island, and what to expect on pricing.
Local golf cart context
Anna Maria is one of Florida's most famously cart-friendly beach towns. Under City of Anna Maria and Manatee County rules, golf carts and street-legal LSVs are permitted on most local streets during daylight hours; night use requires headlights, brake lights, and other LSV equipment.
- One of the highest per-capita golf cart uses in Florida beach towns.
- Anna Maria Island is a common tourist rental market — many carts on the roads are visitor rentals.
- The island's small footprint and low speed limits make cart travel practical end-to-end.
- Popular cart communities
- Anna Maria, Bean Point
- Location
- At the north tip of Anna Maria Island, off Bradenton.
- Climate & batteries
- Gulf coast salt air accelerates battery-terminal corrosion and cable degradation. Plan for battery inspection every 6 months; lithium packs handle salt better than lead-acid.
- Nearby markets on this directory
- Holmes Beach · Bradenton Beach · Bradenton · Palmetto
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Anna Maria is one of the few Florida beach towns where a golf cart genuinely replaces a car for most errands. The island is small enough that a 4- or 6-passenger cart can reach the beach, restaurants, and shops on Pine Avenue without ever touching a highway. That combination of compact geography and a cart-friendly local ordinance has produced a cluster of rental businesses that deliver carts directly to vacation rentals — making the island one of the most active cart-rental markets on Florida's Gulf coast.
Under City of Anna Maria and Manatee County rules, golf carts and street-legal LSVs are permitted on most local streets during daylight hours. Night driving requires headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and the other equipment that qualifies a vehicle as a Low-Speed Vehicle. Florida law also requires anyone under 18 to hold at least a learner's permit to operate a golf cart on public roads (a rule that took effect in October 2023), and drivers 18 and older must carry a valid ID. The island's salt air is hard on batteries — plan for a battery inspection every six months, and note that lithium packs hold up better than lead-acid in the coastal environment.
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Anna Maria Golf Carts ®
101b S Bay Blvd # 1443, Anna Maria, Florida, 34216
Anna Maria Golf Carts operates under the GolfCartBookings.com platform and lists street-legal rental carts for Anna Maria Island alongside locations in St. Pete and Savannah; the site was reachable when checked, though specific island inventory details were limited — call ahead to confirm availability.
(727) 318-2414 annamariaislandgolfcarts.com Details & text this dealer
Coconut Rentals- Golf Cart Rentals Anna Maria Island
101 S Bay Blvd B4, Anna Maria, Florida, 34216
Coconut Rentals on South Bay Boulevard specializes in street-legal Club Car rentals and serves Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach in addition to Anna Maria; the site includes an online booking form with selectable delivery times.
(941) 269-1080 thecoconutrentals.com Details & text this dealer
Crabby Joes Cart Rentals
409 Pine Ave, Anna Maria, Florida, 34216
Crabby Joes Cart Rentals on Pine Avenue offers 4-, 6-, and 8-passenger street-legal carts with free delivery anywhere on Anna Maria Island, and also rents bikes and kayaks; it is the most-searched rental business on the island by name.
(941) 300-1834 crabbyjoescartrentals.com Details & text this dealer
Lazy Turtle Beach Rentals
314 Pine Ave suite b, Anna Maria, Florida, 34216
Lazy Turtle Beach Rentals on Pine Avenue rents 4-, 6-, and 8-passenger LSV golf carts alongside bicycles, beach gear, kayaks, and water-sports equipment, and is one of the few island listings that also lists repairs as a service.
(941) 726-3163 lazyturtlebeachrentals.com Details & text this dealer
Once Upon A Beach Carts
411 Pine Ave # A, Anna Maria, Florida, 34216
Once Upon A Beach Carts on Pine Avenue is primarily a luxury vacation-rental management company; golf cart rentals appear as an add-on service alongside boat rentals for guests booking island properties through their platform.
(941) 584-5844 onceuponabeachami.com Details & text this dealer
Renting a golf cart on Anna Maria Island
Rentals dominate the Anna Maria cart market because most visitors arrive without a cart and the island's layout rewards having one. The four dedicated rental businesses — Crabby Joes, Coconut Rentals, Lazy Turtle, and Anna Maria Golf Carts — all offer street-legal vehicles, which means they meet Florida's LSV equipment standards and can legally use the island's public streets. Most deliver to your vacation rental address rather than requiring you to pick up at a shop.
Expect to pay typically $120–$250 per day or $500–$1,000 per week for a 6-passenger cart during peak season. Eight-passenger carts, which Crabby Joes and Lazy Turtle both list, run toward the higher end of that range. Booking in advance is strongly advised in season — the island has roughly 1,500 permanent residents but draws far more visitors, and the rental fleet sells out quickly on holiday weekends.
Once Upon A Beach Carts bundles cart access with its luxury vacation-rental packages rather than offering standalone daily rentals; if you are already booking a property through that company, ask about cart availability at the same time. For a broader look at what rental contracts typically include across Florida, the Florida golf cart rental guide covers insurance, deposit norms, and what to inspect before you drive off.
Where golf carts and LSVs are permitted on Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria's compact street grid is largely accessible to golf carts and LSVs under local ordinance. During daylight hours, a standard golf cart can use most city streets. After dark, the vehicle must be equipped as a full LSV — headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and a windshield — to remain street-legal. The rental fleets on the island are already equipped to that standard, so renters do not need to worry about the distinction; owners of personal carts should confirm their equipment before driving at night.
Florida state law layers on top of local rules. A golf cart (not titled as an LSV) is generally limited to roads posted at 30 mph or less that have been locally designated for cart use. A titled and insured LSV can travel on any road posted at 35 mph or less. Anna Maria Island's internal streets fall comfortably within those limits, but Manatee Avenue (the causeway connecting the island to the mainland) is a different matter — check posted speeds and use caution. Drivers under 18 must hold at least a learner's permit; drivers 18 and older must carry a valid ID.
The island's short distances make a cart practical for nearly everything: Pine Avenue shops and restaurants, the City Pier, Bean Point, and the public beach accesses are all reachable without leaving low-speed roads. For a full breakdown of Florida's cart and LSV rules, see the Florida golf cart laws guide.
Buying a cart for island use — what to know about salt air and costs
Most Anna Maria residents who own a cart use it year-round, which means the vehicle lives in Gulf coast salt air. That environment accelerates battery-terminal corrosion and cable degradation faster than inland Florida. Plan for a battery inspection every six months regardless of which chemistry you choose. Lead-acid packs typically last three to four years near the coast; lithium packs handle the salt environment better and typically last eight to ten years, though the upfront cost of a lithium conversion runs typically $2,000–$4,500 compared with $900–$1,800 for a lead-acid replacement.
New basic 4-passenger carts run typically $8,000–$12,000; a 6-passenger or lifted model is typically $12,000–$18,000. A street-legal LSV configured for road use runs typically $18,000–$35,000. Used dealer inventory generally starts around $4,500–$9,000. None of the five Anna Maria listings focus primarily on sales or custom builds — for those services, the nearest options are in Bradenton, where dealers including Bogey Bills/19th Hole Customs and Custom Carts of Lakewood Ranch handle builds, and On Site Golf Cart Service handles repairs.
Annual maintenance on a well-kept cart runs typically $150–$300. Controller or motor repairs, if needed, typically cost $300–$900. Because no repair shop is listed within Anna Maria itself (Lazy Turtle lists repairs as a service — call to confirm scope), owners dealing with a mechanical issue may need to arrange transport to a Bradenton shop or request a mobile visit. The golf cart repair cost guide has a full breakdown of what common jobs run.
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Anna Maria golf cart questions, answered
Can I rent a golf cart on Anna Maria Island with free delivery?
Yes. Crabby Joes Cart Rentals advertises free delivery anywhere on Anna Maria Island, and Coconut Rentals also offers delivery service. Most island rental companies will bring the cart to your vacation rental address; confirm delivery windows when you book, especially during peak season when schedules fill quickly.
Are golf carts street legal on Anna Maria Island?
Golf carts are permitted on most Anna Maria city streets during daylight hours under local ordinance. After dark, the vehicle must meet Florida's LSV equipment requirements — headlights, brake lights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and a windshield. The rental fleets on the island are already equipped to that standard.
How much does it cost to rent a golf cart on Anna Maria Island?
Expect to pay typically $120–$250 per day or $500–$1,000 per week for a 6-passenger cart in season. Eight-passenger carts run toward the higher end of that range. Prices vary by company and time of year, so check each rental company's booking page for current rates.
Can someone under 18 drive a golf cart on Anna Maria Island?
Under Florida law that took effect in October 2023, anyone under 18 must hold at least a learner's permit to operate a golf cart on a public road. Drivers 18 and older must carry a valid ID. These rules apply island-wide, including on rental carts.
What is Crabby Joes Cart Rentals on Anna Maria Island?
Crabby Joes Cart Rentals is located on Pine Avenue and rents 4-, 6-, and 8-passenger street-legal golf carts with free delivery anywhere on the island. The company also rents bikes and kayaks. It is the most-searched cart rental business on Anna Maria Island by name.
Where can I get a golf cart repaired on Anna Maria Island?
Lazy Turtle Beach Rentals on Pine Avenue lists repairs as a service — call ahead to confirm what work they handle. For more extensive mechanical work, the nearest concentration of repair shops is in Bradenton, where On Site Golf Cart Service and American Pride Golf Cart Services both operate.
Does the salt air on Anna Maria Island damage golf cart batteries?
Gulf coast salt air accelerates battery-terminal corrosion and cable degradation. Lead-acid packs typically last three to four years near the coast. Lithium batteries handle the salt environment better and typically last eight to ten years, though they cost more upfront. Plan for a battery inspection every six months regardless of which type you have.
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