What are the steps needed to rent a boat in Huntsville?

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We had a great day on the water. Greg was super accommodating and even helped us load and unload the boat. Lake...

Mark

Jul 2025
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Had a pretty good day on the water. The check-in process was smooth and easy, and Greg was super helpful in getting...

Jonathan

Jun 2025
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Greg is awesome. Nice little pontoon, easy pickup and drop off!

Jonathan

Jun 2025
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Mike

Apr 2025
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23’ Lowe Tri-toon...

He goes above and beyond. As a lifelong boater, I was very impressed. His communication, support, and service were...

Christopher

Sep 2024
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We rented on Labor Day weekend and could not have had a better experience! Hannah greeted us when we arrived and got...

Cheryl

Sep 2024
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Awesome experience! Gps and Sonar were great additions to have to navigate the boat. All features of the vessel where...

Kevin

Aug 2024
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We had a great time on the pontoon! Everything we needed for fishing worked perfectly from the depth finder to the...

Tracy

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

23’ Lowe Tri-toon...

Nick was awesome to rent from. Easy going, informative, flexible. Boat was amazing and exactly what we were looking...

Kaela

Aug 2024
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This is a beautiful lake. This boat did awesome. It's great for fishing, cruising, or gently pulling a person on a...

Heather

Jul 2024
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24' Retro pontoon...

Another great day on the water, we appreciate the use of your boat and look forward to the next time!

Robert

Jul 2024
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Greg and his family were very accommodating and very helpful with ensuring we enjoyed our usage of their boat. We...

Clarence

Jul 2024

How to rent a boat in Huntsville?

Find the perfect boat

Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of boats.

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

Set sail

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!

Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

Get out on the water worry-free, knowing our insurance covers every boating trip

Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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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.