Get around Key West

What makes sense for your trip?

You do not need the same transport for every day. Start with where you are staying, the places you want to visit and what feels comfortable for your group.

A bicycle beside a lane leading toward the water

Five ways to shape your day.

Walking

Best for
A day built around nearby stops and the freedom to pause along the way.
Good to know
Check the actual distances between your plans and consider comfort, weather and rest stops.
Think twice if
Your plans are spread out, you have luggage, or walking for that long would be uncomfortable.

Bicycle

Best for
People who enjoy cycling and want the journey to be part of their day.
Good to know
Plan a route you are comfortable riding and ask about equipment, locks and return arrangements.
Think twice if
You are not comfortable riding in traffic, need substantial storage, or expect conditions you would rather not cycle in.

Scooter

Best for
Confident riders who want a motorized option that fits their planned outings.
Good to know
Confirm the operator’s rider requirements, passenger arrangements, insurance terms and permitted routes.
Think twice if
You are inexperienced, want weather protection or need more carrying space.

Golf Cart

Best for
Groups who want to travel together and can match the vehicle to their route.
Good to know
Confirm seats, luggage space, permitted routes, parking arrangements and pickup/return terms.
Think twice if
Your plans extend beyond the vehicle’s permitted routes or you need features it cannot provide.

Car

Best for
Trips where driving, luggage or plans beyond your immediate base make a car useful.
Good to know
Ask your accommodation about parking and compare each day’s plans with the alternatives.
Think twice if
Most stops are near your base and keeping a car would add parking or cost concerns you do not need.

When a rental fits

Looking to rent something?

A useful rule of thumb

Match the vehicle to the day—not just the rate.

Golf carts make sense when a group wants to stay together. Scooters work for confident riders covering more ground. Bicycles turn shorter island loops into part of the experience.

Before reserving, check current operator requirements, pickup and return details, passenger capacity, storage, weather comfort, and where you expect to park.

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Rental operators

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Key West operator

Bone Island Rentals

A Key West rental operator for comparing cart, scooter and bicycle options around your route and group.

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Key West operator

Island Safari

Bicycle rentals for travelers who want to make exploring Key West part of the ride.

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Ready to make the most of Key West?

Find your ride, pick an experience, and start shaping an island day that fits you.