That really depends on where you get the cart and how much you pay for it. We decided that getting a cart would be more beneficial to us because we go at least 5 times a year. I found one on ebay that was pink and no one really bid on it, so we got it for $525. It was available locally, so it was just an hour drive. We have fixed it up the way we like it and it has paid for itself over and over again. If you are only going once a year, I can fully understand not getting one. We actually use ours here to run errands, even though I know I will get caught one day!