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Best Pontoon Rentals Near Texas

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Top Texas pontoon boat rentals

$69+ /hour

The Colony, TX

5.0 (731 bookings)

23' Pontoon for Relaxing, Fishing and More! NEW PAINT/SEATS FOR 2025!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$99+ /hour

Hill County, TX

5.0 (19 bookings)

Family friendly Pontoon on LAKE WHITNEY!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$62+ /hour

Athens, TX

5.0 (18 bookings)

23' Tritoon on lake of your choice!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$116+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (132 bookings)

Price Reduced! - New 12 Passenger comfy Tritoon mins from downtown

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$71+ /hour

Athens, TX

5.0 (139 bookings)

Great Pontoon Boat-Cruising,Tubing,Exploring-Cedar Creek or LakeAthens

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$209+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (11 bookings)

Fully Equipped Tritoon w/ Bluetooth Stereo, Floating Mat & Cooler Inc

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Suntracker pontoon in Roanoke, TX near me

$79+ /hour

Roanoke, TX

5.0 (18 bookings)

20ft Party Barge – 90HP Pontoon for the Ultimate Lake Adventure!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SUN TRACKER BY TRACKER MARINE pontoon in Port Isabel, TX near me

$125+ /hour

Port Isabel, TX

4.4 (20 bookings)

12 Person Party Pontoon in South Padre Island

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$98+ /hour

Del Rio, TX

Great pontoon for fishing and cruising!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$97+ /hour

Rising Star, TX

5.0 (10 bookings)

Pontoon with electric bimini, two livewells, ski rope, and more

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a TRIFECTA PONTOONS pontoon in Little Elm, TX near me

$113+ /hour

Little Elm, TX

5.0 (110 bookings)

Experience an Epic Lake Journey with Envy Rentals

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$115+ /hour

Canyon Lake, TX

5.0 (64 bookings)

Caribbean blue 2022 sea doo switch pontoon.

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Austin, TX near me

$265+ /hour

Austin, TX

NEW Double Decker Pontoon w/SLIDE on LAKE TRAVIS

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 14 passengers

$106+ /hour

Little Elm, TX

5.0 (93 bookings)

Ultimate Impulse Pontoon Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

Montgomery, TX

5.0 (16 bookings)

23ft Avalon Tritoon – Lake Conroe | Seats 12 | Fishing & Fun!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$84+ /hour

Corinth, TX

5.0 (2 bookings)

Luxury 2020 Bennington Tritoon – 12-Passenger Comfort & Style

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$80+ /hour

Saginaw, TX

Brand New 2024 Sun Tracker Pontoon – Lounge-Ready for Family Fun!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$56+ /hour

Huffman, TX

5.0 (54 bookings)

2023 Pet friendly Pontoon for Lake Houston “NO FUEL CHARGE”

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in Texas

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Customers Reviews

4.95

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5/5 stars

23ft Avalon...

Great boat and boat owner! All around great experience thank you!

Heidi

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Great Pontoon...

Great experience. Prompt communication, on time, and clean boat. Would definitely rent again.

Heidi

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

The boat description was 100% accurate. Josh was super organized, on time, and really helpful. We had a great time.

Jonathan

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon with...

Sue

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

Easiest booking ever. Family had a blast. Great boat and tube. Josh really sets the bar high!

David

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

Always a great experience booking with Josh! The boat has everything you need to have a great time in the water!...

Brigitte

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon with...

On time, courteous, and polite. Very responsive! Could not have asked for more! Would highly recommend him!

John

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

The boat was very clean. All necessary equipment was available and in good working order. Our grandsons enjoyed...

Cheryl

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Experience an...

Casey was awesome, educated us, offered more than we needed. He communicated well in advance, was on the app and his...

Haley

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

Experience an...

Sherrie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Family friendly...

Pontoon was very nice. Clean, well maintained, and ready early. Very positive experience and will do it again. Amber...

Gary

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

We had a great time on the lake and the boat rental was easy and nice boat with plenty of shade from the Texas sun!!

Michael

Jul 2025

How to rent a pontoon boat in Texas?

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Frequently asked questions

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 pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.