Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Gainesville, FL


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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.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Gainesville, FL

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  • 5/5 stars

    John

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great owners! Boat is fantastic! Will get with Lescia again for sure!

    Loretta

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great boat and great price! We enjoyed it on the river so much! The owners were very kind and helpful! If we go on...

    B

    Aug 2025

  • Awesome boat. Great location. Took the boat on a tour of NAS Jax and Downtown Jacksonville. A school of dolphins...

    Peter

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Couldn’t of asked for a better experience! Lescia and her husband were very kind, informative and helpful. Their...

    Jasmine

    Aug 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Awesome communication. Clean boat with no issues at all. We enjoyed and will be back!

    Chelsea

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Francis was great and we loved our time on the water with the Switch! Highly recommend.

    Addrianne

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    This was the best experience by far! The people who own the boat are so amazing and friendly. The boat was super...

    Kipley

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Wonderful boat amazing owners. The rental was super and smooth, easy to find operate and get around the river from...

    Isis

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Excellent so nice and accommodating
    Easy to find, boat is already in the water and ready for family fun. Highly...

    Kelly

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great husband and wife team and a pleasure to deal with. We had a great family trip on the river

    WILLIAM

    Jun 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Chris

    Jun 2025

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