Cruise Key West with family or friends! Four people can get around town in comfort and ease with the smooth, silent GEM 4-seater electric car and there is also plenty of trunk space for beach gear, souvenirs, or a picnic lunch.
Highlights
Quick access to all Key West attractions
Easy to drive and safe to operate
Eco-Friendly and quiet
All-inclusive rental
Free hotel shuttle for easy pickup & drop-off
Description
With a silky-smooth ride on almost 6 inches of suspension travel and standard street tires, and its open-air sides perfect for sightseeing, photos, and enjoying the fresh air, our 4-seater electric car offers as much comfort as any regular car and a lot more fun besides. Lots of legroom, comfortable bucket seats, and a tilt steering wheel make it so easy for a small group to get around Key West and hop on and off at all the great island highlights. Available from 3-hour time slots to full-day rentals with free customer pickup and drop off, a GEM electric car lets you see and do much more during your Key West visit. Skip the fatigue of long walks, the hassle of fueling, driving, and parking a full-size car, and the restrictions of crowded group tours. Go all electric and see Key West in style!
Schedule
Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including address, Google map, and parking information - will be included in your final confirmation email.
Duration: Starting at 3 hours
Check-in time: Please check in 30 minutes before the activity start time.
What's Included
Equipment and Instruction
Complimentary customer pick-up from anywhere in Key West (your confirmation email will contain a local phone number to coordinate your pickup).
Gratuities (Optional)
What To Bring
Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
A Smile!
Additional Info
Likely To Sell Out
Spaces are extremely limited this time of year so book early to ensure the date you want.
Voucher Confirmation Info
This tour accepts both printed and electronic vouchers (e-vouchers). You can either print the voucher and present a paper copy on the day of travel. Or, if you travel with a mobile device, simply show your Photo ID and present your voucher on your Smartphone or tablet on the day of travel.
Local Operator Information
Complete operator information, including local telephone number, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.
Can I let my child under 18 years old drive a scooter or electric car by themselves?
No, because you must be at least 18 years old to rent a scooter and 22 years old to rent an electric car. Only the person who enters into the vehicle rental agreement may operate the vehicle. Therefore, the minimum age for drivers will be 18 and 22 years old respectively. We apologize for any inconvenience, but rules like this are standard at any U.S. rental car agency and are required by insurance regulations.
Can you drive a scooter or electric car outside of the island of Key West?
No. You can drive only within the city limits of Key West. Under Florida law, highways are off-limits to electric cars, golf carts, and scooters of all types because the minimum highway speed is set at 40mph except for certain exceptions in congested areas. Scooters can reach a maximum of 40mph but this would be quite risky unless you are an expert rider. Key West electric cars and golf carts have lower top speeds.
All of the streets on the island of Key West have posted speed limits of 30mph or less, so you can go anywhere on the island. This includes South Roosevelt Blvd. which is technically part of US highway A1A. The speed limit in Old Town is 20mph, so these vehicles are very useful for getting around the heart of Key West. The Key West city limits include most of Stock Island, and US1 crosses on to Stock Island with a 35mph limit, but be very careful of the busy highway traffic. An easy rule of thumb is to consider the CVS on the eastern edge of Stock Island as your travel limit.
Do you offer pick up at one location and drop off at another?
Yes, you may request a shuttle drop-off at a different location within Key West.
Do you provide a pickup service from the airport, cruise ship port, ferry, or our hotel?
Yes, Inside Key West is happy to offer complimentary customer pick-up from anywhere in Key West, including the airport, cruise ship port, ferry, or your hotel. Your Key West 4 Seater Electric Car Rental email confirmation will contain a local phone number to coordinate your pickup. Avoid expensive taxis and high price parking, and let Inside Key West make your vacation easy.
Do you provide child seats for the electric cars and golf carts?
Yes, we have seats available in several sizes. Florida child seat laws are the same for any car including electric cars and golf carts – all children under the age of 5 years old or weighing less than 70lbs must be in a child safety seat. Every passenger must have their own seat with seat belts and no one can be held on another person’s lap.
How do I return a scooter or an electric car after hours?
If you need to return a scooter or electric car after hours, simply drive to the rental center and park where the other vehicles are parked. You may drop the keys in the after-hours drop box located at the rental check-out booth.
How fast do your electric cars go?
The electric cars offered by Key West Electric Cars have a top speed of 26 mph. This is perfect for getting around the narrow streets of Key West’s Historic Old Town where the speed limit is 20mph. Top speed on any street on the island is 30mph, but traffic often limits how fast drivers can go. Remember that battery life in any electric vehicle is related to the average speed the driver maintains as well as vehicle load and other factors. When higher constant speeds are maintained, the battery discharges faster.
How late can I get the free shuttle?
Free shuttle service available from 8am until 10pm daily is included with every Key West scooter and electric car rental. All the information you need to take advantage of the shuttle when picking up or dropping off your vehicle will be sent in an email when your booking is completed. You can also contact our customer service representatives if you have further questions.
How old do you have to be to rent an electric car or golf cart?
As per insurance regulations, you must be at least 22 years old and have a valid driver’s license to rent an electric car or golf cart. Only the renter is allowed to drive the vehicle. Every passenger must have their own seat and no one can be held on someone’s lap – all children under the age of 5 years old or weighing less than 70lbs must be in a child safety seat. We have seats in various sizes available at no extra charge.
What is the weather cancellation policy?
If the Key West 4 Seater Electric Car Rental must be canceled due to bad weather, and you cannot go on another day or time, you will be issued a refund by Inside Key West.
Where can I park my car?
If required, parking instructions for the Key West 4 Seater Electric Car Rental will be included in your confirmation email.
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Key West 4 Seater Electric Car Rental will be included in your confirmation email from Inside Key West. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Location
Key West, Florida Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for will be included in your final confirmation email from Inside Key West. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes it way to you!
Reviews
Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 100 verified reviews from Inside Key West and TripAdvisor
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Best Idea EVER!!
Michael H, Jul 2021 Verified
This was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Key West. We loved just cruising the island and seeing the sights.The check-in was easy and the return was a since. The staff was extremely helpful and polite!!!I would definitely recommend this to anyone!!!
Pricey, but a ton of fun
William M, Jul 2021 Verified
Pricey, but a ton of fun
4 wheel electric vehicle rental
Dave S, Jul 2021 Verified
Excellent customer service. Seemed like a laborious sign in paperwork (IPad) trail but we were very happy with the rental and the customer service.
Best way to do Key West!!!
Michael F, Jul 2021 Verified
Awesome from the folks who work there to the vehicle itself!! Fun and easier way to do Key West!! Will not bother renting a car next tine !! Will rent a electric car instead for those days we want extra mobility!! Great time thank you so much!!
Exceeded Expectations
Don L, Jul 2021 Verified
We wanted to self-tour the island for a 5-hour rental of a 4-seater from Hydro-Thunder. They agreed to pick us up at our hotel and when we got our cart it was very clean and operated flawlessly. They even shuttled us to the airport upon our cart return. Could not have gone smoother. Highly recommend this “over the top” customer oriented company for island rentals.
Super fun electric car rental
Adrian C, Jul 2021 Verified
My family and I had a blast in the electric car. It was fun to get around fit into small spots so it was easy to find parking. Only down side was no discount for multiple day rentals.
Easy peasy
Nicholas G, Jul 2021 Verified
I made our reservation online. Cool Key West came out hotel and picked us up for free, they also took us back to the hotel. That was key for us so that we didn’t have to take out car out.
It was a good price for a 3 hour rental and a fun afternoon! A fun way to see the whole island, Evernote places off the beaten path.
Awesome rental. Top notch service.
Kevin F, Jul 2021 Verified
Awesome company. Great value and shuttle back to hotel within 2 minutes after returning cart.
Great way to explore the Island, particularly for a bigger group
Matt H, Jun 2021 Verified
We got the 3hr package and used it with multiple passengers to get a sense of the entire island and what we might be missing.
Process was easy, car easy to drive, clean etc.
Perfect rental
James B, Jun 2021 Verified
Very nice rental. We had a lot of fun driving around Key West.
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