How Wide Is a Golf Cart? Actual Dimensions and What They Mean for You
Ever tried fitting a golf cart into a garage, or on a trailer, or through a yard gate? You know this is a significant question: just how wide is a golf cart? Whether renting, buying, or just planning for your property, knowing the size of the golf cart means that you can avoid a misfit down the road. Simplify it in plain words, no guesswork, no technical speech, just facts.
What’s the Standard Width of a Golf Cart?
The average 2-seat golf cart is approximately 47-50 inches wide. That’s approximately 4.2 feet wide. That width makes it roll down golf cart paths, through 5-foot gates, and into a standard trailer or garage with room to spare. If you're keeping it a plain ol' cart, no behemoth, no crazy accessories, you'll be less than 5 feet wide. This is one of those parameters that it’s very hard to forget until one goes into reverse in one’s garage or closes one’s camper ramp. That’s why it’s often one of the very first parameters that everyone considers before one orders a cart.
How Wide Is a Golf Cart With Additional Seats or Storage?
Larger carts, 4-seaters, 6-seaters or utility carts, a common guess would be for them to be much wider. This is not always so.
- - 4-passenger carts (with rear-facing back seats) are the same width as 2-seaters. It’s the length that becomes longer.
- - 6- and 8-passenger shuttles may be a few inches wider, depending upon whether or not wider wheels or storage accessories are involved, yet even those often come in under 52 inches.
- - Landscaping or equipment haul utility carts can be wider in the event that they have a dump bed or tool shelves.
So if you would like to know how wide a golf cart is other than the standard configuration, it is usually around the 48-52 inch range.
Customizations That Affect Golf Cart Width
One quick tip: the body width of the cart isn’t always the final word. Things like:
- - Mirrors
- - Fender flares
- - Lift kits
- - Aftermarket wheels and tires
…can add a few inches on either side. If you’re customizing or lifting your cart, you’ll want to double-check the actual total width from edge to edge, not just what the spec sheet says.
Will a Golf Cart Fit in My Garage or Trailer?
This is one of the biggest reasons people ask how wide a golf cart is in the first place. The good news? If you have a standard one-car garage or a basic enclosed trailer, you’re probably good to go.
- - Most home garages are 8-9 feet wide which gives you plenty of room for a cart (and walking space).
- - For trailers, a 5x10 or 6x10 works great for a typical cart. Just make sure the ramp width and door opening can handle it, especially if you’ve added wide tires or a rear seat.
And if you’re using your cart for events, golf tournaments, or community setups, knowing the width ensures you can load, unload, and park quickly without playing Tetris every time.
How Wide Should a Golf Cart Path or Gate Be?
If you’re installing pathways, fencing, or just trying to make sure your cart can get from A to B on your property, aim for at least a 5-foot wide opening.
That gives you:
- - Enough room for standard carts
- - A little side clearance (you don’t want to be scraping fenders)
- - Flexibility if you upgrade tires or add a roof later
Custom Builds and Lifted Carts
This is where it gets a little trickier. Lifted carts with aggressive tires or wide-body kits can easily stretch out to 55-60 inches wide, especially if you’ve added spacers or off-road accessories. If you’re working with the team at Best Round Golf to build a custom cart, we’ll make sure you know the final width before you load it into a trailer or build a ramp around it. No one wants to find out the hard way that their brand-new setup doesn’t fit through the gate.
Why Golf Cart Width Matters Before You Buy or Rent
Let’s go back to the main question: how wide is a golf cart?
- - Standard carts? Around 48 to 50 inches wide.
- - With upgrades? Add a few inches depending on tires, mirrors, or mods.
- - Custom or lifted builds? 55+ inches.
No matter what cart you’re looking at, a quick width check will save you time, money, and headaches. It’ll also help you plan smarter, whether you’re pouring concrete for a path, buying a trailer, or figuring out how to park side by side in your garage.
Need Help Choosing a Golf Cart That Fits Your Space?
We get this question all the time at Best Round Golf, and we can help. Whether you’re buying new, renting for a weekend event, or planning a full cart fleet, we can walk you through the dimensions, compare options, and even help you measure your space if needed. Come by and check out our inventory or contact us. We’ll make sure your next golf cart fits your life, width, length, and everything in between.