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Best Pontoon Rentals Near North Carolina

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Top North Carolina pontoon boat rentals

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Belmont, NC near me

$76+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (31 bookings)

24' pontoon 150hp holds 11 ppl

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a Lago 22U ST pontoon in Gainesville, GA near me

$56+ /hour

Gainesville, GA

4.9 (181 bookings)

2022- 22' Tritoon W 150HP motor on Lake Lanier

Cumming, GA

2024 12 Person Tritoon W 200HP Motor on Lake Lanier!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

White Pine, TN

25' Pontoon boat for rent for STR guest

New London, NC

New 2021 Pontoon with Single Flip Lounge

Buford, GA

Lake Lanier Cruising and Tubing

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$56+ /hour

Anderson, SC

5.0 (118 bookings)

#1 Rented Boat - Tritoon 150hp - Lake Hartwell

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$125+ /hour

Troutman, NC

☀️ Flawless 2020 Sun Tracker Tritoon now available on Lake Norman

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a HARRIS FLOTEBOTE pontoon in Davidson, NC near me

$72+ /hour

Davidson, NC

4.7 (19 bookings)

22 foot Harris Flotbote-excellent condition. 12 passenger with 150 HP

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$94+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (163 bookings)

Lake Wylie Cruzin #2- FREE Gas/Ice -Will Deliver to Air BnB/Lake House

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$59+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (81 bookings)

making memories - hop in and drive!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$60+ /hour

Lexington, NC

25' Manitou Pontoon - seats 15

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$63+ /hour

Clover, SC

5.0 (361 bookings)

Lake Wylie Fun in the Sun on Kellen's Barge/ 24 ft

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$62+ /hour

Sherrills Ford, NC

5.0 (52 bookings)

New LUX Godfrey Tri-toon on Lake Norman! Multi-Day vacation deals!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$63+ /hour

LaFollette, TN

5.0 (27 bookings)

25' 2022 Pontoon at Deerfield

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$82+ /hour

Rock Hill, SC

Early Bird July Special* 10% off all Bookings made prior to June 30

3 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$78+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (10 bookings)

Wave finder 2023 20ft pontoon boat Lake Wylie - Gas is free plus more

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$56+ /hour

New London, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Smooth & Powerful Tritoon on Badin Lake – Seats Up to 12

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top pontoon boat rentals reviews in North Carolina

281,160

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Great communication. Boat was great and it was a wonderful day on the water.

Amber

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Lanier...

Fantastic experience, wonderful boat, and great host. Had a wonderful day and look forward to doing it again soon!

Steve

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Boat was great. Ken was responsive, kind and capable.
Great experience.

Eric

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Lanier...

We had a wonderful time out on the lake. Delaine was very informative of how to operate the boat and where everything...

Alissa

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

We will definitely be back. The owners were fabulous and the boat was awesome. The clarity and ability to check in...

Janae

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Wave finder 2023...

Josh

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

22 foot Harris...

Well maintained boat, easy to work with, and a great slip for easy docking. Will definitely book again!

Drew

May 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

Great boat to take out with family and friends. Lisa made it easy to get out on the water and made sure we had...

Eric

May 2025
5/5 stars

2022- 22' Tritoon...

Jay

May 2025
5/5 stars

#1 Rented Boat -...

Not great weather (just our luck), but the hosts were very kind and instructive. Boat ran perfectly, would...

Layton

May 2025
5/5 stars

Wave finder 2023...

We had a WONDERFUL time on Lake Wylie on the most perfect boat! It was beautiful, spacious, and comfortable! The...

Beth

May 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Wylie Cruzin...

Ken was an awesome host and the boat was in excellent condition, I will definitely be renting from him in the future!

Sean

May 2025

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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.