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Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Boulder City, NV near me

$93+ /hour

Boulder City, NV

5.0 (53 bookings)

24' 2023 Party/Sport Fish Pontoon BRAND NEW

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SEA-DOO pontoon in Morristown, AZ near me

$91+ /hour

Morristown, AZ

5.0 (40 bookings)

New Sea-Doo Switch 21ft. Fuel Included! Lake Pleasant

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Peoria, AZ near me

$75+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

5.0 (26 bookings)

FUEL INCLUDED- Party barge Pontoon at Lake pleasant

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$381+ /hour

Oakland, CA

MY Way Charters

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$78+ /hour

Folsom, CA

5.0 (49 bookings)

Yamaha AR 190

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Other catamaran in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$400+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (275 bookings)

42' Luxurious Lagoon Catamaran!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a HURRICANE BOATS deck boat in Peoria, AZ near me

$88+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

4.9 (110 bookings)

2020 Hurricane Fundeck 196 - Lake Pleasant

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$303+ /hour

Oxnard, CA

PARKER 2820 XLD SPORTFISHING YACHT - CRUISE WATCH FILM FISH DIVE

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 9 passengers

$91+ /hour

Morristown, AZ

5.0 (6 bookings)

21 foot Speed Boat - Seats 10 - Lake Pleasant

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$75+ /hour

Oroville, CA

5.0 (6 bookings)

Fun boat for everyone!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$99+ /hour

St. George, UT

5.0 (10 bookings)

25' Heyday Wake Boats in St. George, UT!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$120+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

Classic Duffy cruise Marina Del rey

Clearlake Oaks, CA

21ft Pontoon Boat for Clear Lake

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Duffy Electric Boats deck boat in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$127+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Duffy 21ft electric boat

2 - 3 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$81+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

5.0 (6 bookings)

2023 Yamaha at Lake Pleasant: New powerboat fun for the whole family

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$175+ /hour

Wildomar, CA

Perfect Pontoon for Birthdays & Chill Days

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$106+ /hour

Bradley, CA

Waiting in the water! (MasterCraft X-Star)

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Captained H22 Wakeboat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals, California, United States reviews in California

280,905

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5/5 stars

Captained H22...

Both captains were great! Would recommend 100%. Will be definitely coming back!

Pamela

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Eddie was an absolute amazing host!! I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in renting a boat at Lake...

Jaime

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

21 foot Speed...

this rental company is so amazing we had such a blast thank you Guy for everything this company is highly recommend!!!

adrian

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Captain Eddie is awesome! The boat was perfect!!

Brett

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Captained H22...

We had a great time with Russel he took us exactly where we wanted to go and really took his time teaching us wave...

Sarah

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

New Sea-Doo...

Had a great time on a busy weekend with our family, including small grandkids. Ben was great! Easy to work with,...

Ron

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Eddie is awesome! He was super accommodating and his boat was perfect. He had the boat stocked with all the...

Joey

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

***FUEL...

Awesome boat and the owners where so nice and accommodating. Boat was super clean and we had the best day ever....

Rosemary

May 2025
5/5 stars

New Sea-Doo...

Ben was a phenomenal host. Everything was perfect definitely going back and back with Ben

Sonny

May 2025
5/5 stars

21ft Pontoon Boat...

We had a lot of fun on Clear Lake with this rental! Jason was very accommodating and the boat is well equipped and...

Brandt

May 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Hurricane...

Mark

May 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Hurricane...

Had a great time! Everything went smoothly and was on time. Nathen even helped out with getting us our keys. I left...

Brian

May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.