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Best Boat Rentals Near The Villages, FL

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Top The Villages Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$50+ /hour

DeBary, FL

Delivery Available - Cruising, tubing, wakeboard...FUN!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$88+ /hour

Leesburg, FL

5.0 (50 bookings)

Delivery Available- Wakeboard or Surf with Exceptional Ski Boat

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a LEXINGTON PONTOONS pontoon in Homosassa, FL near me

$50+ /hour

Homosassa, FL

4.7 (3 bookings)

17' FISH SCALLOP SWIM WITH MANATEES

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$50+ /hour

Hawthorne, FL

4.8 (6 bookings)

Delivery Available - Sun Tracker 18DLX Bass Buggy Pontoon!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$50+ /hour

Crystal River, FL

4.9 (106 bookings)

20’ Sportsman Bay Boat perfect for the family or fishing

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$67+ /hour

Hernando Beach, FL

5.0 (3 bookings)

2023 Sylvan Mirage 820 Party Fish Tritoon

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a NAUTICSTAR BOATS center console in Ocala, FL near me

$94+ /hour

Ocala, FL

5.0 (3 bookings)

2015 NauticStar 1900 XS

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$39+ /hour

Leesburg, FL

4.6 (7 bookings)

Sea Nymph Fishing at Leesburg, FL!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 4 passengers

$61+ /hour

Tavares, FL

5.0 (12 bookings)

Two for One

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$88+ /hour

Windermere, FL

Enjoy Exclusive Windermere and Explore The Butler Chain of Lakes!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$75+ /hour

Sanford, FL

5.0 (13 bookings)

Sea-Doo Switch 230 HP – Ultimate Fun on the Water!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$133+ /hour

Clermont, FL

5.0 (4 bookings)

2021 Axis T23 Wakesurf/Wakeboard Boat

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$150+ /hour

Clermont, FL

2023 Malibu 25LSV Wakeboat

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$94+ /hour

Dunnellon, FL

5.0 (7 bookings)

Sea-doo Switch Cruise 21ft

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$99+ /hour

Tavares, FL

Harris chain of lakes and Lake Dora sandbar.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a HURRICANE BOATS center console in Crystal River, FL near me

$63+ /hour

Crystal River, FL

5.0 (7 bookings)

21' Center Console in Crystal River, FL

8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SEA HUNT BOATS center console in DeBary, FL near me

$62+ /hour

DeBary, FL

5.0 (25 bookings)

Delivery Available-2021 SEA HUNT ULTRA 234 Amazing Boat & Family Fun!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$83+ /hour

Sanford, FL

5.0 (1 booking)

Family, Fish, Fun, and Sun

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in The Villages, FL

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

2015 NauticStar...

John Michael was fantastic! The boat was spotless, ran perfectly, and he made the whole process super easy. We had an...

Joshua

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

21' Center...

Dillon was great from the take off to the tie off. We had a great day on the boat, it ran great and service was...

Amber

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Sylvan...

Everything was as advertised; boat was clean and ran well. Dock instructions were good.

Don

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2015 NauticStar...

Absolutely loved our experience. The vessel was clean, well-maintained, and incredibly comfortable. They were...

Wandaliz

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2023 Sylvan...

Very nice boat had a great time on the water received very thorough instructions from a nice gentleman.

Melissa

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

17' FISH SCALLOP...

Very nice clean boat. Travis/boat owner was easy to work with.

Mandy

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

20’ Sportsman Bay...

Perfect boat for our scalloping trip. Enough room for the six of us. Kristen was responsive and made the entire...

Jennifer

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

21' Center...

Dylan was very prompt, communicative, and flexible on pick up time. Super easy to work with and the boat ran great!

Melissa

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2015 NauticStar...

The boat was very clean and well kept! John Micheal also answered back very quickly! Highly recommend

Charlotte

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Delivery...

What a great experience it was on this boat. Everything was provided for and Kim was excellent at communicating...

Jeffrey

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Delivery...

Great host and great boat! Jeff got there early and walked me through all the mechanics and specifics. He made the...

Arvind

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

20’ Sportsman Bay...

Kristen couldn’t have been any easier to work with. We had a great experience. Boat was perfect for our 4 family...

Austin

Jul 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.