Carolina Rides, Hilton Head
Electric Moke, Oreion beach buggy and six-seat golf cart rentals from a shop on New Orleans Road, at the south end.
- 59B New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
- (844) 378-6653
Hours
Monday to Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sundayclosed
- Where: 59B New Orleans Rd
- Rents: Moke, Oreion, six-seat golf cart
- All electric: Street legal
- Delivery: Hilton Head area
Carolina Rides rents street-legal electric vehicles from 59B New Orleans Road, at the south end of the island off Pope Avenue. The fleet is three vehicles: the open-sided Moke, the Oreion beach buggy and the six-seat Honor golf cart. All three run on battery, so there's no gas to buy, and the shop delivers and picks up around Hilton Head. It shares the address with Island Cruisers Bike Rental, and also rents in Charleston.
The Three Vehicles
Moke
Seats four, with British-classic styling and a striped bimini top
About 60 miles per charge
A popular pick for wedding photos
Oreion Beach Buggy
2+2 seating, built for couples
Top speed 55 mph, about 150 miles per charge
A modern take on a 1960s California buggy
Honor Six-Passenger
Seats six, with a fold-down rear seat for gear
About 50 miles per charge
A 33-inch light-up soundbar built in
Each vehicle can only drive on roads at or under its rated speed, and the shop publishes a map for each one showing which Hilton Head roads it can use. The Oreion can take roads up to 55 mph; the Moke and the Honor are limited to slower roads, so check a vehicle's map before planning a route. No vehicle may go on the beach, off road or through flooded streets, and doing so ends the rental with no refund.
Rental Rules
Who can rent: drivers 21 and over with a valid license and their own vehicle insurance.
Deposit: a $500 hold on every rental.
Returns: day rentals by 4:30 p.m. and multi-day rentals by 9 a.m. A late return is charged as another day.
Charging: every rental starts full. Overnight and multi-day renters need somewhere to charge, because a vehicle returned without a full charge costs a $250 recharge fee.
Delivery: delivery and pickup in the Hilton Head area, priced with each booking.
Booking
Book on the Carolina Rides site or call (844) 378-6653. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. For two wheels instead, compare the Hilton Head bike rentals, and see the biking guide for the paths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I rent from Carolina Rides?
Three electric vehicles: the four-seat Moke, the Oreion beach buggy (2+2 seating) and the Honor six-passenger golf cart.
Can I drive a Carolina Rides vehicle on the beach?
No. Beach, off-road and flooded-road driving ends the rental with no refund.
What do I need to rent?
You must be 21 or older with a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance. Every rental carries a $500 hold.
How far does a full charge go?
About 60 miles in the Moke, 50 in the Honor golf cart and 150 in the Oreion.
Does Carolina Rides deliver?
Yes. Delivery and pickup are offered in the Hilton Head area, priced when you book.
Where is Carolina Rides?
59B New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, at the south end off Pope Avenue. It's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
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