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Best Boat Rentals Near Louisville, TN

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Top Louisville Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$40+ /hour

Topton, NC

4.5 (46 bookings)

22ft suntracker Pontoon w merc 60hp,new interior

Spring City, TN

Tennessee River Lock and Dam Tour on Watts Bar and Chickamauga Lake

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$65+ /hour

Louisville, TN

4.5 (6 bookings)

Pontoon boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$150+ /hour

White Pine, TN

25' Pontoon boat for rent for STR guest

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$61+ /hour

Maryville, TN

2019 Sylvan Marine 8522 Party Fish

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$113+ /hour

Robbinsville, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

MasterCraft X-Star - upgrade your week at the lake

Andersonville, TN

Three Seat Jet Ski for rent on Norris Lake!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 3 passengers

$373+ /hour

Dandridge, TN

Lakeside Paradise Escape

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Louisville, TN

285,857

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

22ft suntracker...

Wonderful experience with the pontoon boat ❤️👙🛟.
We had a blast out on the lake swimming and admiring the beautiful...

Roellen

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Derrick was awesome to work with! The jetski was in perfect running order and Derrick was very accommodating. 100...

Jessica

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

22ft suntracker...

Easy and fun experience renting and using the boat. Greg was really responsive and we had a great time!

karla

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Very nice guy. Easy to work with. Gave clear instructions on pick up. Was flexible with pick up time. Would...

Jennifer

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Pontoon boat

The boat was brand new and in excellent condition. The owners were very prompt on all online responses and very...

Katyayani

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Great PWC, and great communication from Derrick.

Jennifer

Jul 2024
5/5 stars

22ft suntracker...

Owner was very responsive and had the boat Super clean and she ran great!

Wayne

Jun 2024
5/5 stars

Tennessee River...

Boat had an amazing amount of space and comfort. Anthony went above and beyond with amenities and extras so my kids...

Owen

Jun 2024
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Derrick took good care of us- we felt very safe and prepared for our day on the lake. He gave great recommendations...

Melanie

Jun 2024
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Thorough explanation at pickup, great machine, and easy drop off afterwards! I would definitely rent from Derrick again.

Adam

Aug 2023
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

Jet ski was exactly what we needed. Don’t be fooled with it looking like an older model it has all the power you...

Aaron

Jul 2023
5/5 stars

Three Seat Jet...

It was an excellent experience, owner was top of the line friendly, ski ran great and Norris Lake is beautiful.

stuart

Jul 2023

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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.