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Rent a Bayliner bow rider in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$159+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.9 (236 bookings)

21' Bowrider w/Wake Tower Up To 6 Lake Tahoe!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$175+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (83 bookings)

Amazing 2022 Manitou Aurora 23 LE RS VP

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a HEYDAY WAKE BOATS ski and wakeboard in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$194+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.6 (218 bookings)

22" Wake-Surf (up to 10) Premium Lake Tahoe!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 9 passengers

$125+ /hour

Tahoe City, CA

5.0 (11 bookings)

Lake Tahoe / Donner Lake 20.5 ft Bowrider

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a Regal bow rider in Tahoe Vista, CA near me

$137+ /hour

Tahoe Vista, CA

5.0 (48 bookings)

North Tahoe family-friendly power boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Avalon Pontoons pontoon in Douglas County, NV near me

$141+ /hour

Douglas County, NV

5.0 (7 bookings)

2016 Avalon Pontoon Boat For Rent at Lake Tahoe

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BENNINGTON MARINE pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$195+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.9 (173 bookings)

25' Bennington Pontoon (seats 12 guest)

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

$310+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (127 bookings)

26ft Luxury Pontoon Boat Charter In Tahoe

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Barletta pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$241+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (87 bookings)

Private Charters and Guided Tours

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$175+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (4 bookings)

21’ Yamaha 212X Jet Boat - Surfing, Cruising in Tahoe City

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a CORRECT CRAFT NAUTIQUE ski and wakeboard in Tahoe City, CA near me

$269+ /hour

Tahoe City, CA

5.0 (4 bookings)

Super Air Nautique 23ft with all watersports equipment & Captain

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$156+ /hour

Carnelian Bay, CA

5.0 (50 bookings)

Wakeboard Boat North Lake Tahoe

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$360+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (17 bookings)

30ft Luxury Yacht Charter In Tahoe

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$206+ /hour

Tahoe City, CA

5.0 (1 booking)

Luxury Malibu Wakesetter 247

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a PREMIER MARINE pontoon in El Dorado County, CA near me

$250+ /hour

El Dorado County, CA

5.0 (135 bookings)

Luxury Double Decker Pontoon Party Boat with Slide

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$188+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

4.9 (47 bookings)

Tritoon party boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a MALIBU BOATS ski and wakeboard in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$267+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

2022 Malibu Wakesetter 21 LX

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a AVALON PONTOONS pontoon in South Lake Tahoe, CA near me

$354+ /hour

South Lake Tahoe, CA

5.0 (27 bookings)

New 2022 Double Decker pontoon in South Lake Tahoe!

4 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

Top motor boat rentals reviews in Lake Tahoe

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5/5 stars

Amazing 2022...

Mike and Tom are fabulous, helpful, and easy to work with. I highly suggest renting from them. We had a great day!

Lori

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Tahoe /...

Great working with Jason—communicative and handled a couple of snafus with ease. Specifically, their tow tube had...

Anthony

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Tahoe /...

James

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Private Charters...

This was a real treat for my friends visiting from Chicago. Captain Flips laid out the three hour trip perfectly. ...

Glen

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

North Tahoe...

Had an awesome time on this boat! We cruised out to Emerald Bay and back with no issues. Stephen was super helpful...

Neil

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

30ft Luxury Yacht...

Bhavik

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Double...

We had a great day out on the lake with Captain Mark! We were there for a bachelorette party and he made sure that we...

Jacklyn

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Double...

Had part of my bachelor party on this boat. We all had a great time. Everything was super easy going. I have no...

Jonah

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Luxury Malibu...

The boat was fantastic, clean and well equipped for any activity anyone may need during their cruise. I would highly...

max

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Wakeboard Boat...

Great owner, great boat, great value. Will be booking again

Colin

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

North Tahoe...

Awesome day on the lake! Boat was awesome for 7 people. Great communication! Highly recommend!

Nicholas

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Private Charters...

Wow, what a fantastic day on the Lake. Flips Boats, and the tritoon we had, along with the captain, were great! ...

Kyle

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.