So glad we rented a golf cart from Island Rentals Inc.! After doing some initial exploring on foot, we decided we wanted to venture a bit deeper into the island--and this turned out to be the absolute best way to do it. The entire experience was great fun and priced perfectly! ​The process was seamless, and the customer service was top-notch. Just keep in mind that they are cash-only, but if you forget, there is a U.S. Bank ATM just a few steps away. You'll also need to present a driver's license and proof of insurance for whoever is driving. ​Expect a bit of a wait, as carts are rented on a first-come, first-served basis (think of it like lining up for a popular amusement park ride), but it moves efficiently. ​The provided route instructions are clear and easy to follow, making the self-guided journey around the island a total blast. This is definitely an excursion worth doing on your own--highly recommend! read more

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Island Rentals is my go to for renting a golf cart whenever I'm on Catalina Island. Golf carting around the path is always such fun so I try to rent from them every time I'm on the island. I've tried three different companies in total and have been most happy with Island Rentals and the Yamahas they rent out. Important note on rentals, you have to be at least 25. Their golf carts are gas powered and go a good speed, keeping in mind the speed limit is 15mph on the roads for them. They give you a very detailed map that is so helpful of exactly where you should be going. The entire path takes about an hour but you can pull off & sight see along the way. There are gorgeous views and terrain along the path! Island Rentals is nice because it's so darn close to the boat terminal so doesn't require a trek to rent. No reservations here - first come, first served and I have seen them 'sell' out in peak times. $70 for 1 hour hour and a $60 deposit for a second hour, you MUST bring cash and it's a two hour maximum. I'm headed back to Catalina Island next month and am SO excited to use Island Rentals again! A repeat customer is the best sign of a place being stellar. read more

So much fun to get a golf cart with friends and explore Santa Catalina Island!!! Island Rentals is one of 2 that provide cart rentals for tourists. The employees at Island Rentals are amazing!!! Informative and fun to watch and it was great to see that the employees enjoyed what they were doing. The cart we were given was an electric cart which was comfortable and easily moved around the streets of Santa Catalina Island. We saw so many wonderful views and interesting homes on the route. Island Rentals only takes paper money and a deposit is taken upfront. Try not to rush through the route. Enjoy the scenery and the vistas. Take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. If you go past the required time, don't worry. A prorated amount will just be deducted from the deposit and you may get cash back. Definitely a return visit call next time we are back in Santa Catalina Island!!! read more

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*One of the best ways (and fun) to explore the island *Cash only- pro tip... bring cash and save yourself a long wait as the other company that does take credit cards has long lines and wait. *Valid license and insurance to rent *Locally owned business *upfront prices * if you return the golf cart early you are reimbursed the balance (dollar a minute) *Great service *Golf carts appear well maintained read more

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This was the first business you'll see when stepping on the island from the dock & they were very helpful and professional. It's $70 for the first hour & $60 deposit...if you use the golf cart for 2 hours, that $60 will go towards the second hour. The route that they give you only takes an hour and if you get back in an hour, they'll actually give you the $60 back from the deposit. This is definitely a must-do when visiting the island. Also this is CASH ONLY, so either bring cash or grab some cash from an ATM! read more

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Great spot, just a short walking distance from the pier. Staff super patient, informative and professional. But, for me personally, it had some drawbacks that were "me" specific: 1. Cash only. I didn't research ahead of time. 2. I was solo. It's hard to drive and record content, like I intended to do. 3. I can't read a map. I had planned to tool around town for two hours, but in less than an hour I was so lost, I recruited a local teenager to direct me back to the rental shop. Only stayed out one hour. I was given my $60 back. Next time I'll use my Mapquest and stay for the full two hours. Side note: Golf carts are a bit noisy, a little uncomfortable seating and you have to press the gas pretty hard. 10/10, highly recommend, but for me and my issues....... read more

These guys running this spot are super fast, courteous, and let's face it pretty hot!! They were super sweet to hold our place in line while I went back to the ship to get my drivers license, and got us on our way very quickly. read more

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If visiting Catalina Island for the first time, or if it has been a while since being on the island, a golf cart rental is a good way to get a sense of the island. Island Rentals is the first golf cart rental company as you exit the dock. It's $70 for the first hour and $60/hour pro-rated after the first hour. Cash only, with a deposit of $130. They reimburse you for time not used after the first hour. Golf carts are available on a first come/first serve basis. They seem to have a good supply of carts. We checked in at 8:55am and when we returned at 10am, all carts were checked out and people were waiting for carts to return. I don't think it would be a long wait once all carts are gone considering a steady flow of returning carts. The recommended route takes 1 hour and factors in quick stops for views and pictures. It does not factor in stopping to hike up to Wrigley Memorial, shopping, for a bite to eat. Save other stuff to do for after you have completed the golf cart route. You will see beautiful views, ride through established neighborhoods, get a glimpse of cliff side homes, take the drive up and back to Wrigley Memorial, pass the entrance to the Zip Line Eco tour, drive through the little town of Avalon. It's a nice drive! Renting through Island Rentals was quick, organized, straight-forward, easy. read more

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Save your time your money and experience go to the rental down the street. Possibly may be the same owners but better workers and customer service all around. read more

**MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT** They were quick to get us a rental but after we returned the golf cart, gave them the keys and they thanked us for bringing it back on time, we started walking away to realize they still owe us for the refundable deposit. If we wouldn't have remembered, they would have kept it. read more

Island Rentals - Car Rental Near Me - Avalon, California

The people working at this rental place were so nice! I had a terrible experience at the other golf cart rental spot. We last minute showed up at this rental and had to wait about 30 minutes for a cart to come back. Aside from that, I cannot say good enough things about them! They prorate your second hour if you come back early which is super nice! Highly recommend! read more

Cash only!! It's a quick walk from the Avalon pier, maybe only a 5 minute walk and really easy to find. It's 2 hours for $130 for a golf cart rental. Definitely a must do activity with family! They give you a small map and suggested scenic route around the town of Avalon. There's signs around that make the route pretty straightforward. Highly enjoyed it! 11/10 fun! read more

It was our first time on the island, we had a total of 7 families, and we were determined to make it to the F%&king Catalina Wine Mixer baby! We got up early and left the cruise ship as early as possible and were able to book 7 golf carts at about 9am. This location takes cash only, and their golf carts fit a max of 4. (The place up the street took credit card and could fit 6) They had great communication here, and I appreciated the quick explanation on the island's geography with a helpful tourist map. Basically, the main reason to rent a golf cart is to climb the hills and get the amazing panoramic views of the island. If you're hitting up shops and restaurants, that's better on foot. There's a 2-hour max on the rental which was more than enough time to cruise around the island and take in the scenery. We returned our cart in about 1 1/2 hours, got some of our deposit back, and overall it was about $100. Totally worth it!! read more

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they were so much very rude. They called my a fucking bitch. They are also money laundering because you have to have a $60 deposit and then pay $70. Do not recommend at all read more

Best customer service. Super fast and easy. Rates are really good, you basically pay for two hours and if you return it before then you get money back. I love the map they give you to be able to get a good view of the island. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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The staff were great! The ride was smooth and so much fun. We got our choice of golf cart (luck, I think but we were happy about it). It was very comfortable and easy to maneuver. It even had cup holders. We got it for 2 hours and the path they set out for us on the map took us almost exactly that long (with lots of photo stops along the way). I would recommend taking a shorter path or not taking stops if you're trying to get the cart back in 1 hour. Also, they only take cash so come prepared or stop by an ATM first. I would definitely go back here again. It's the same price as the other rental place and it was a much more pleasant experience (we also talked to the other rental company). read more

Cash only. Let me tell you the workers are amazing here . They are friendly and knowledgeable. Golf cart worked as expected. They showed us how to use it and we had no problems. This was the best way to get around the Island! read more

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Portraits on #CatalinaIsland in #Avalon after driving this fun little cart around we found this cool spot for a #FamilyPortrait read more

Island Rentals - Portraits on #CatalinaIsland in #Avalon after driving this fun little cart around we found this cool #FamilyPortrait location - Car Rental Near Me - Avalon, California

Would prefer this location over the other rental down the street. The service here is much friendlier. Although they only have 4 person carts and a much smaller store, but the people here are very nice. Would definitely recommend renting from them. read more

Clarity! Please be aware of what the rules are for charge. We were misguided and told to be back in 2 hours without being told pricing properly. When we got back we had a rude rep who said "sir, it clearly states in on the board" read more

We arrived today on the Brilliant Lady and walked straight to Island Rental based on the reviews from Yelp. Wendy was great! She shared all the ins and outs and gave us a recommendation for must sees and even a lunch recommendation as well, The Lobster Trap. Thanks for a great morning. read more

They let us borrow a basketball in exchange for ID! Very kind & quick to rent the basketball!

This was an awesome excursion for my husband and me! Perfect way to see the beautiful views of Avalon. Rental price is very reasonable for what you get - private, drive yourself, at your own pace scenic drive of Catalina. We came back 7 minutes late and they gave us back our full deposit. A must do!!! read more

They are a cash only establishment and they charge $170 upfront for one hour rental of a 4-person cart.

It was a lot of fun! You need cash for your deposit and the maps are pretty easy to follow. We got messed up a little bit just following the guides but usually pretty quickly course corrected. Anyone who is going to drive needs to bring a copy of their driver's license into the store before you leave. read more

Island Rentals - View from the top of the golf cart path - Car Rental Near Me - Avalon, California

When we walked up to the booth, I was told that I needed $130.00 cash to rent a golf cart, so I went and pull out $140.00 in cash. I go back and give the person who was helping us the money and all he says is sign and initial the paper that he puts in front of me. Ask me if I have insurance and give him that info. I initial the paperwork, get the keys and drive off with my friends. No mention of time, when the cart needs to be returned or anything else. We needed to get our bags that we had left inside of island rentals utility area, so we stop by and immediately are confronted by the owner. He says that we are 1/2 late and that I need to fork up another $120.00. My imeadate response is WHAT, he ask me if I read the contract, my response NO. He then demands $120.00 for not returning the cart in time. My response is that, the guy who rented us the cart should of let us know that the rental was for two hours. He never mentioned anything. The ow er then starts trying school me on mathematics. I tell him that I am not a child and that I understand math very well. He then ask me if I can read and my response is yes. His comeback is that you should of read the contract. My response is that, it is his employees, responsibility to inform us of the time frame in which the cart needs to be returned. His comeback is that I must be a retard and an idiot. At that point I lose it and go off verbally on this upstanding businesses owner. I tell him that I happen to be a business owner and it is my responsibility to disclose everything to my customers verbly and contractually. He again insults me verbally and it goes down hill from there. This company needs to be UPFRONT ABOUT THE TIME RESTRAINTS AND SHOULD HAVE A SIGN RIGHT OUT FRONT IN BIG RED LETTERS STATING THAT ALL RENTALS NEED TO BE RETURNED IN TWO HOURS. The owner is a complete scum bucket and needs to learn how to deal with customers in a professional manner and not spew garbage from his mouth because he is hard up for more money and to try and screw customers like that. I now completely understand why they do not want a debit or credit card. You can dispute the charge and there shady business practices. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. I would give them negative stars if I were allowed to. read more

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This was truly the best service ! The man who owned the shop was so kind. He really went above and beyond for us. We were 100% going to return and recommend this to everyone. The customer service was truly unmatched. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you ! read more

The customer service was disappointing. The employee helping us was rude and dismissive throughout our interaction. As our group was walking away, we overheard her say, "I'm glad we got rid of that big group of people," which felt very unprofessional and disrespectful. She also questioned whether we were even 25 years old in a condescending manner. We expected to be treated with basic courtesy and left feeling unwelcome. read more

CASH Only Catalina is such a beautiful island with so much to offer but visitors are not allowed to drive cars in the Island. There's no Uber or Lyft service. The island is small enough that when we inquired about renting golf carts we were told that we can drive around the entire city of Avalon in about an hour. Rentals start at $60 per hour and we can rent it for up to 2 hours so, $120 (deposit or 2nd hour). Limit 4 people per car (no exception) and seatbelts must be worn at all times. They accept cash only, deposits are required. We were provided a map and we went on our merry way. We followed the arrows for scenic drive (this is recommended route). We saw amazing sites of the harbor, ocean, and the city below from different parts of the island, making stops for photos. Speed limit is 15 mph. We were able to finish our little adventure in a little over an hour and we returned our golf cart at the same location. We were reimbursed most of our deposit. The staff were friendly and informative covering all rules, dos and don'ts. This was a fun experience and hubby enjoyed driving the golf cart. Review #2966 read more

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Nice place to get ripped off. Brought my cart back a few minutes late, as I was taking cash out to pay the late fee the guy said "forty five dollars". Once he saw I had no change besides the 100 dollar bill he said "what did I say, 75". Then the guy ran with this lie, refused that he'd said 45 dollars earlier. Further more a different guy I rented the cart from at the beginning had said a late return was around 30 or 40 dollars. Utterly lying, cheating, disgusting business practices. Check your cameras at around 4:00pm, December the 28th 2025, maybe he pocketed the difference. I don't like being stolen from. Vile. I hope your boss checks the cameras and you get caught. read more

It is not cheap, but a big pro is they have built in flexibility so if you finish earlier than the 2 hours you are charged only for the minutes you use. That is customer friendly since time utilized varies from group to group. Carts are continuously coming back so the wait really is not that bad unless you are an impatient puke type. The apparent owner spoke to us while in line and he clearly has developed a system that works. He was very tolerant of people with silly questions including one entitled male customer who clearly wanted to throw COIN at the situation to jump the line. The owner politely responded with the translation being --"nawe kid". We clocked in about 75 minutes for the wife and I to get into the upper levels of the hills and view the casino, harbor/cove and other landmarks of the island. The views are excellent with nice housing on display as well as ziplines etc. Bear in mind when luxury cruise boats are docked at the harbor you will have more competition for golf carts. On Saturday there was a Disney cruise liner and on Sunday there was a Princess cruise liner. The same applies to all the tours you "hopefully" booked in advance. ;) read more

Carts are not as new as those of Catalina Golf Cart down the street. They also pro rate the cost based on how long you take the cart out. Think they jipped us $5 because we took the car out at 8:50am and returned at 10:18 am, which is 88 minutes but they only gave us $27 back when we should have gotten $32 back. Be sure to count your money! read more

Cash only. $60 an hour. This is the first golf cart rental company you see as soon as you get off the Cruise ship. Best to go early as possible, or you will be in a long line because there are only two people checking everyone in. You need a driver's license. The carts are not new, so keep your expectations low. You pay for two hours up front, but they prorate you iif you only use it for an hour. They only rent 4 seaters, the 6 seater company is a few steps down the road. Highly recommend seeing the tourist areas and the residential areas by golf cart. read more

Island Rentals - Overlook - Car Rental Near Me - Avalon, California

MILITARY DISCOUNT On the day we rented our golf cart there was $10 off for military. You rent by the hour and there is an additional hour deposit. Each cart holds 4 people and has seat belts. It's the quickest way to see the island. We were out for 1.5 hours. We stopped a few times for photos and toured the botanical gardens (free for military families). read more

Island Rentals - Car Rental Near Me - Avalon, California

Alex pictured in one of the photos was a great help in guiding us with usage of our vehicle and directions for the island. This is the first establishment right off the boats where you can rent golf carts. They accept CASH ONLY. $60 per hour - OPT FOR THE 2 HOUR ride, to truly enjoy island and take pictures! (We brought our own speaker and that made the experience that much more enjoyable) Plenty of Picturesque moments along the drive, you pass by residential areas, botanical gardens, ziplining, and more. (Check our Map picture) Max Speed is 13 miles per hour. Along the drive up to the Botanical Gardens, there is a restaurant called "sand trap," they have happy hour 2-6 with tacos and drinks. With our 2 hour ride we were able to enjoy those as well. I HIGHLY suggest you purchase the 2 HR rental. If you gas it and don't stop for pics you get around the island with in an hour to and hour 15, but it's much more enjoyable to cruise and really take everything in. read more

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Staff was very knowledgeable Took their time to explain the process Would definitely recommend Only thing that I would change is the cash only portion read more

Alex was super helpful! Prorated prices are good too, best rentals in Avalon. It's $65 per hour and then $1 a minute after that. read more

Yes, very efficient operation. We got in and out in 20 minutes with a cart , even with a long line. We were on our way and the return process was even easier would use them again. read more

So well organized and a very friendly staff! Great one to use when visiting Catalina!

Highly recommend this place for any Avalon travelers! The process was quick and easy. Be sure to have $120 in cash ready (an ATM is a 2 min walk away if you need it.) The lady helping us out was nice and explained the different routes we could take. Like another Yelper said, the golf carts are slow, but the views are amazing and can only be reached realistically through the carts. The employees are also reasonable with timing and didn't mind that we were a few minutes over an hour. We were hesitant to rent a cart, but I'm so glad we did - 100% recommend! read more

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