Do I need to fill up the cart with fuel?
We always give you the cart with a full tank which lasts 3-4 weeks on average – feel free to return it empty. Should you need gas at any time, we will deliver gas to you. Carts that are rented on monthy contracts are responsible for gasoline after their first tank. Arrangements can be made with us to top up the tank as well.
Do I have to leave a security deposit?
For the time being security deposits are being waved. [A security deposit of $10/day will be charged when you book the cart up to a maximum of $300. This deposit will be refunded asap after the cart is picked up and all inspections are done.] You will be responsible for any damages not covered by insurance.
What kind of insurance is on the golf cart?
Each golf cart is covered for $3,000,000 of liability, damage and collision (5% deductible), theft (10% deductible), and $50,000 of medical coverage in case of an accident. The security deposit will be used to cover the deductible. Note: All carts have lights, horns, emergency brakes, and front and back seat belts.
How can I pay for my cart?
There are 2 ways to pay for your rental: 1. You can pay online at the time you make your reservation using credit card or Paypal in US Funds, or 2. you can pay with cash, credit or debit cart upon delivery of the golf cart. Please email if that is your choice as the booking will automatically cancel in an hour without payment.
What if I need to cancel my reservation:
Cancellation fees are outlined on the Contract page, depending on how far in advance you cancel.
Do you offer special group discounts? 
Yes we do. Drop us an email to inquire. There are significant discounts.
Where can I drive my cart?
The use of the golf cart is restricted to Bucerias, La Cruz, Punta Mita or Nuevo Vallarta – there is no way to drive carts between these areas. The use of golf carts is not allowed on the highway. We provide you a map with clearly marked boundaries of where you are allowed to go. Maps of other towns can also be provided.
How many people do your carts fit?
All our carts seat 4 adults comfortably. If you have a child too small for a regular seat belt please let us know as we have a car seat for kids 0 to 25 kg.
Who can rent and/or drive this cart?
Renter must be at least 21 years of age. All drivers must be at least 18 years of age and must have a valid driver’s license from the country where they live. Please keep the license with you while operating the vehicle. You may not sublet the cart or allow others to drive it – except for your immediate family members who have been registered as drivers with Banderas Bay Carts. There is no additional cost for extra drivers. See the contract for more info about the rules of operating a cart.
What if I am stopped by the police?
Remember you are driving a “vehicle” and are required by law to observe all the rules of the road including not driving down sidewalks, running yellow lights etc. Traffic tickets will have to be paid as if you are driving a car. Please notify Banderas Bay Carts immediately of any occurrences. A copy of the insurance policy is under the seat.
How do I drive on the Lateral?
The Policia Vial occasionally stop carts that cross the highway or drive on laterals. If there are other routes we suggest you use them. In Bucerias, crossing under the highway on the river will get you to almost any place in town. If you find yourself with no other option, here are some guidelines on how the laterals work.
The following is excerpted from my wife’s blog “Karen moves to Mexico” :
“There is a main highway that leads from PV north through Bucerias and on to La Cruz, Punta de Mita and Sayulita. The thing is that on both sides of the highway are lateral roads – we call them service roads at home. All the businesses you want to visit – and by businesses I usually mean a bunch of stuff under a tarp on the side of the road – must be accessed from the service roads. At home, you exit on the service road and turn right or left to find your destination. Here, you sharply veer off the highway, sometimes dropping many feet while merging with crazy cars coming from behind. The laterals are one way – which means you must exit before the business you want to visit. If you are on the highway and miss the correct exit (100% of the time) you must drive a few more miles to the next retorno (turn around spot) and drive back and start the whole thing over. Now when you get to the retorno, it’s not as simple as turning left at the corner and circling back. Again, you must veer off the highway onto the right lateral road, wait for the green arrow and turn left from the right hand lane. And of course, not only are you watching for the buses and taxis that are edging in front of you at the light, but you are digging in your pocket for coins to give to the guy washing your windows and the juggler entertaining you.”
So, realize with a golf cart you will need to get into the left turn lane and only turn left (with the rest of vehicle traffic) when the left turn light comes on. There are no left turns on a green light! Your options will be a little different than the above diagram – you can either keep going in a u turn and access the opposite lateral or you can simply go directly onto the cross road. Once you are across head to the right hand lane so the traffic behind you can pass if they want. The golf cart will have all the necessary speed to keep up with cars on the turn, but will be outstripped on the straightaway.
For an interesting read of moving and living in Mexico – “Karen Moves to Mexico”
What are best practices for owning/driving a golf cart?
Here is link to an article that I wrote to give to the chief of traffic police regarding the creation of laws governing golf cart use in the state of Nayarit. What do we do about Golf Carts?