Golf Cart Travel

There are no car rentals on Ambergris and Caulker; instead, you can rent a golf cart, typically gas-powered and so mild they don't have a speedometer. The good news is they're novel, easy, safe, and fun (kids will love them). The bad news is golf cart rentals cost about as much as a car rental in the United States: around BZ$120 a day, or BZ$500–BZ$550 a week, plus 12.5% tax. These rental companies spring up like weeds, and many hotels have a few carts to rent. Compare prices and ask for discounts.

Contacts

Cholo's Golf Cart Rentals. Cholo's has a fleet of more than 100 four- and six-seat rental carts, with four-seater gas cart rates BZ$120 per day or BZ$560 per week, plus 12.5% tax. Jewfish St., behind police and fire stations, San Pedro Town, Belize District. 226/2406; www.choloscartrentals.com.

Island Adventures Golf Cart Rentals. Island Adventures rents four-seater gas carts for BZ$120 a day or BZ$500 per week, plus 12.5% tax. Coconut Dr., near airstrip, San Pedro Town, Belize District. 226/4343; www.islandgolfcarts.com.

Moncho's Cart Rentals. Moncho's offers four-seater gas carts for BZ$132 per day or BZ$532 per week, plus tax. 11 Coconut Dr., near airstrip, San Pedro Town, Belize District. 226/4490.