Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Virginia

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Find the perfect boat

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2

Select a captain

Choose to drive yourself or select a USCG licensed captain.

3

Book with ease

Connect with your boat owner and complete your booking online.

4

Go fishing

Enjoy your day on the water with friends and family!


Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including fishing trips. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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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 Virginia

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  • Austin and team were friendly, flexible and made the experience easy!

    Jameson

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Scott was awesome and a pleasure to work with. The area is so nice! Ty!

    Avi

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Scott treated us very well and my family had a great time out on the water. Highly recommend!

    Hcane

    Jul 2025

  • We had Austin’s boat for two days. The boat is nice and spacious. Communication was great and boat got delivered to...

    Gabriela

    Jul 2025

  • Very good experience, Wayne was awesome to work with and boat was also great. Good spot for launching an afternoon...

    John

    Jul 2025

  • David’s boat was extremely beginner friendly. David was kind enough to meet us beforehand to run us through the...

    Mario

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Jeff

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Lovely afternoon on the water. Boat was fabulous and Justin so accommodating! Would definitely come back.

    Robyn

    Jul 2025

  • The 2 days of boating was extraordinary! Steve’s attention to detail was exemplary!
    The performance of the Yamaha...

    Glenn

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Scott was very helpful throughout the whole process. Perfect boat for the area highly recommend.

    Alexander

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Super easy to sign up. Ricky did a great job walking through where to go and what to do. Easy transaction, great...

    Isaac

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    This was our first boat rental, what a great experience! Jonathan was super accommodating. Would definitely rent again!

    Carmine

    Jul 2025

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