A golf cart is how most visitors get around Port Aransas. Street-legal carts can use roads 35 mph and under, legal Hwy 361 crossings, and the beach with a permit. Daily rates on the island usually land somewhere between a teaser $50 headline and $185+ for a “luxury” 4-seater. The number that matters is the out-the-door total: cart + delivery + beach permit + tax.
Peyton’s Beach Carts is a family shop on Mustang Island since 2017. 150+ Yamaha carts. 50,000+ rentals. Three locations. 2, 4, 6, and 8 passenger. Free delivery, free pickup, and a free beach parking permit already on the cart. 2-passenger from $70/day. 4-passenger from $80/day.
At Peyton’s Beach Carts (delivery and beach permit included):
Full day-by-day table: /pricing
Book live dates on the homepage.
Other Port Aransas shops price differently. Some advertise “from $50 a day,” then add delivery, the beach permit, peak dates, or fees at checkout. Some premium shops list a 4-seater from about $185 and charge extra for delivery. Compare the total, not the headline.
Ask every shop these four things before you book:
At Peyton’s the answers are: delivery included, permit on the cart, posted day rate is the cart rate (sales tax added at booking when required), three shops.
On the Beach RV (907 Access Road 1-A) is 2 and 4 passenger only, for guests at that park.
Peyton’s delivers and picks up in Port Aransas at no extra line on the rate. Most guests never come to the shop. Walk-up is available at Cut-Off and Ave G if you want it. Same-day is often available. Details: /delivery
Peyton’s does not deliver across Hwy 361 or past mile marker 40 to places such as Cinnamon Shore, Port Royal, Hampton Inn, Gulf Waters RV, Mustang Island State Park, and the other addresses listed on /rental-info. Call 361-800-2183 before you book if your stay is south of town.
The Port Aransas beach parking permit is already on Peyton’s carts. You do not make a separate permit run.
Carts are street legal on qualifying Port Aransas streets. Do not run Hwy 361 except at legal crossings. Stay off sidewalks, dunes, parks, and the water. Do not go past mile marker 40 on the beach. City maps and ordinance links are on /rental-info.
Renter and drivers must be 21+, with a valid license, current auto insurance, and a card on file. A $300 deposit may be taken at our discretion. Return the cart full or a $30 fuel charge can apply.
Shop addresses and maps: /locations
How much is a golf cart rental in Port Aransas?
At Peyton’s a 2-passenger is $70/day, a 4-passenger $80, a 6-passenger $100, and an 8-passenger $170, with free delivery and the beach permit included. Other shops use teaser rates or higher luxury starting prices. Compare the total.
What is the cheapest golf cart in Port Aransas?
Peyton’s cheapest cart is the 2-passenger at $70 per day or $490 per week.
Do I pay extra for delivery?
Not at Peyton’s. Delivery and pickup in Port Aransas are included in the rates on /pricing.
Is the beach permit extra?
Not at Peyton’s. The permit is already on the cart.
Are golf carts street legal in Port Aransas?
Yes, on qualifying streets and legal crossings. See /rental-info for the city maps and the no-go list.