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Top California Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Boulder City, NV near me

$93+ /hour

Boulder City, NV

5.0 (57 bookings)

24' 2023 Party/Sport Fish Pontoon BRAND NEW

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Peoria, AZ near me

$75+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

5.0 (32 bookings)

FUEL INCLUDED- Party barge Pontoon at Lake pleasant

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$75+ /hour

Folsom, CA

5.0 (51 bookings)

Yamaha AR 190

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$163+ /hour

San Jose, CA

Experience the Thrill on the Water with Our 2006 Reinell 220 LSE!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a Other catamaran in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$400+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (278 bookings)

42' Luxurious Lagoon Catamaran!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a HURRICANE BOATS deck boat in Peoria, AZ near me

$88+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

4.9 (116 bookings)

2020 Hurricane Fundeck 196 - Lake Pleasant

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$104+ /hour

Morristown, AZ

5.0 (7 bookings)

21 foot Speed Boat - Seats 10 - Lake Pleasant

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$61+ /hour

Lake Havasu City, AZ

2017 Bayliner Element e18

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Centurion by Fineline ski and wakeboard in St. George, UT near me

$94+ /hour

St. George, UT

5.0 (9 bookings)

Centurion Enzo sv244 world champion surf boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$99+ /hour

St. George, UT

5.0 (10 bookings)

25' Heyday Wake Boats in St. George, UT!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$69+ /hour

Clearlake Oaks, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

21ft Pontoon Boat for Clear Lake

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$525+ /hour

Tahoe Vista, CA

36' Wooden boat - Wildwood

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Duffy Electric Boats deck boat in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$140+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

Duffy 21ft electric boat

2 - 3 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$90+ /hour

Peoria, AZ

5.0 (7 bookings)

2023 Yamaha at Lake Pleasant: New powerboat fun for the whole family

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

$113+ /hour

Bradley, CA

Waiting in the water! (MasterCraft X-Star)

8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$111+ /hour

Redwood City, CA

Experience the thrill of wake surfing on a classic 1989 Cobalt

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a HEYDAY WAKE BOATS ski and wakeboard in Lake Havasu City, AZ near me

$200+ /hour

Lake Havasu City, AZ

4.9 (31 bookings)

Captained H22 Wakeboat

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Wellcraft motor yacht in Marina del Rey, CA near me

$283+ /hour

Marina del Rey, CA

5.0 (101 bookings)

Enjoy life on a 50ft three level yacht. 12 people.

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Top boat rentals, California, United States reviews in California

283,093

Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

21ft Pontoon Boat...

Had a great time on the boat with family and friends! Jason was nice, and responsive when messaging. I would rent...

Skip

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

***FUEL...

We had a great day on the lake! Johnny and Sandra were so nice and made the whole process super smooth and easy! Will...

Jody

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Hurricane...

It was a very beautiful day. The boat, water, and weather were perfect! Everyone enjoyed a comfortable and relaxing...

Andrea

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Hurricane...

All went well and on time at a crowded lake. Boat was ok but had plenty of power and ran perfectly. Would rent from...

Tyler

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy life on a...

Alec

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

***FUEL...

Such a great time!

Mitchell

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Enjoy life on a...

What a beautiful yacht and wonderful captain. Communication from the beginning was wonderful. Definitely one of the...

Radhapriya

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Eddie was great! Boat was great! Explained all very well and gave us good tips. Awesome day!

Jens

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Captained H22...

Blaze was great. Boat held the whole family with plenty of room to spare. We did tubing and wake surfing. No stress...

Jim

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' 2023...

Eddie is the always the best host. He is always punctual and stocks the boat with ice, towels, blankets, sunscreen,...

Michael

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Hurricane...

Nathan was awesome! Pump for the tube broke and he was very fair about it.

Sean

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Captained H22...

Both captains were great! Would recommend 100%. Will be definitely coming back!

Pamela

Jun 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.