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Enter your desired location and date to explore our fleet of boat, Lake Travis, TX, United Statess.
Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.
Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.
Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!
In close competition with Lake Austin, Lake Travis has become one of the premier boating destinations for locals and visitors to the Austin, Texas area. You can’t beat the local climate, with sunny days in the 70°s being the norm for most of the year. The lake has become infamous for its iconic party scene, with massive raft-ups taking place at Devil’s Cove, Starnes Island, and Hippie Hollow Park. Its close proximity to downtown Austin—less than 20 miles and a quick 30 minute drive—has easily put Lake Travis on our list of one of the best lakes for boating in the United States.
For the best Lake Travis boat rental experience, be sure to secure one of these boat types:
Pontoon boats are essentially big party barges, large enough to suit families, couples, and groups of friends. Pontoons are perfect vessels for navigating party spots like Devil’s Cove and Starnes Island, and most of them are also equipped to pull towable tubes.
Wake boats and ski boats provide an adrenaline rush for renters looking to try wakesurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, or kneeboarding for the first time. They also tend to have epic sound systems to help you ‘rock’ the boat.
Safety Requirements:
Boating License/Education Rules: Texas has a mandatory boat education law that applies to some operators of boats and/or personal watercrafts (PWCs), including a 16-year old minimum age to operate a vessel with horsepower greater than 15 HP (including PWCs).
Life Jacket Requirements: 13 years and under must wear a PFD.
For more information, visit Texas Parks & Wildlife website.
Where to dock your boat, or meet your rental:
West Beach Marina- Lake Travis
Paradise Cove Marina
VIP Marina Lake Travis
Highland Lakes Marina
Northshore Marina at the Hollows
For more information, check out Boating on Lake Travis: Everything You Need to Know.
The Austin area, including Lake Travis, offers an ideal year-round boating climate. Winter is short and mild, while most of the year is humid but comfortable, with temperatures averaging in the mid-70°s and reaching the upper 80°s and mid-90°s in the middle of summer. Trust us when we say—you will feel that intense Texas heat between the months of July and August, which makes cooling off in Lake Travis a go-to activity for all. The best part about Lake Travis weather? Boats do not need to be winterized, which means the lake is wide open and there are boat rentals available 365 days out of the year.
Avg. Temperature High: Peaks around 96°F in July and August
Avg. Temperature Low: Around 41-45°F during winter months, from December through February
Avg. Water Temperatures in and around Austin:
73°F in the Spring (March, April, May)
83°F in the Summer (June, July, August)
79°F in Fall (September, October, November)
65°F in Winter (December, January, February)
Frequently asked questions
The cost to rent a boat at Lake Travis starts at $89 per hour, depending on the amount of time that you would like to use the boat.
No you do not need a boating license to rent a boat on Lake Travis. With Boatsetter you can rent a boat that includes a qualified captain so that you can relax and enjoy your time out on the water. If would like to drive the boat yourself you may need to take a local Boater Education course.
Lake Travis has hundreds of locations around the lake that are safe for swimming, hiking, kayaking, and more!
Yes, boats can be rented on Lake Travis with or without a captain.
At Boatsetter, our mission is to make getting out on the water as easy as possible. With our intuitive booking system, you can rent a boat as soon as today. -First, you must determine your budget and the type of boat you want to rent. -Next, decide where you would like to boat and the kind of boat you would like to spend the day on. -Finally, determine if you will be needing a boat captain and reach out to the boat owner. That's it! You're officially on your way to a fantastic day out on the water.
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.
The cost of renting a yacht depends on the boat's size and the amount of time you'll use the yacht. The onboard amenities and luxurious accommodations also dictate the price. You can contact our yacht specialists for a custom quote by visiting: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Boatsetter allows you to rent a yacht for the day. Single-day yacht rentals are available for a select number of yachts. To chat with a yacht specialist please visit https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Boatsetter allows its customers to rent a yacht for the week. Renting a yacht for a week gives you more access to the wide range of yachts available on our platform. You can either book a rental directly through the site or connect with one of our charter specialists to plan your trip here: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Booking a month-long yacht rental is a detailed and hands-off process when working with our team of yacht charter specialists. We tailor each boat charter to our client's specific wants and needs. Our luxury yacht charter specialists can be reached at (954) 715-4114 or by visiting https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
Renting a private yacht is a very detailed experience that caters to your exact needs while onboard one of our luxury yachts. To plan your private yacht rental experience please visit https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters
The cost to rent a pontoon boat on Lake Travis starts at $79 per hour, depending on the amount of time that you would like to use the boat.
The cost to charter a yacht varies depending on the boat size and the length of the charter. Prices typically range from less than $1,000 to $5,000 plus if you're wanting to charter the yacht overnight.
You do not need boat insurance when renting with Boatsetter. Coverage is provided under the Peer-to-Peer Boat Rental Policy, which is underwritten by GEICO Marine Insurance Company. The policy was written from the ground up as a stand-alone recreational boat rental insurance policy covering the period of time that the boat is being rented and is available for all non-commercially insured boats.
Yes you can rent a boat on lake travis with or without a captain
Yes! Listing a boat is completely free. We only take a commission when your boat is rented. We only make money when you do!
If you are not comfortable having a renter drive your boat, we have an expansive network of licensed and experienced captains. Once your boat is listed, you can filter through our network of captains and favorite captains in your area that you would like to operate your 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.
The Devils Cove is located on the northshore of the lake and east of the smaller Mossy Hollow.
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