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Your Operation

Community Homes (or Course Holes x 10)

For golf courses, enter holes x 10 (e.g., 18 holes = 180)

Peak Usage (%)

% of homes/units that need carts at peak times

Avg. Rental Duration (hours)

Operating Hours Per Day

Fleet Recommendation

Recommended Fleet Size

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Peak Demand (simultaneous) —

Target Utilization Rate —

Monthly Revenue Estimate —

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How It Works

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Size Your Market

Enter the number of homes in your community or holes on your course. This determines the total potential demand for golf carts.

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Estimate Peak Usage

Set the percentage of users who need carts at the busiest time. Most communities see 10-20% peak usage; courses can be higher.

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Get Your Fleet Size

See the recommended fleet size (with a 15% buffer for maintenance and peak spikes), target utilization, and estimated monthly revenue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf carts do I need for a retirement community?

A good starting ratio is one rental cart per 30-50 homes, depending on how cart-friendly the community is. A 500-home community with good cart paths typically needs 10-20 rental carts. Start smaller and add carts as demand grows rather than over-investing upfront.

What utilization rate should I target?

Aim for 60-70% utilization across your fleet. Going above 80% means you're likely turning away customers during peak times. Below 50% means you have too many carts or need better marketing. Seasonal businesses will see wide swings between peak and off-season utilization.

Should I buy or lease golf carts for my fleet?

Leasing makes sense when starting out or when battery technology is changing rapidly (as with lithium upgrades). Buying makes sense for established operations with steady demand. A common approach is to buy a core fleet and lease additional carts for peak season.