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Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Lewis Center, OH near me

$102+ /hour

Lewis Center, OH

5.0 (38 bookings)

Boat In Peace On The Serenity! Beautiful & Clean Pontoon Boat!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a Bennington Marine pontoon in Thornville, OH near me

$75+ /hour

Thornville, OH

5.0 (76 bookings)

Buckeye Lake, Ohio Bennington Pontoon

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$100+ /hour

Hebron, OH

5.0 (67 bookings)

Avalon Somerset 12-Person Pontoon w/Bimini, Bluetooth and More!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$81+ /hour

Thornville, OH

5.0 (8 bookings)

Got Buckeye Lake Rentals

Millersport, OH

Got Buckeye Boat Rental

Lewis Center, OH

Summer Day Adventures! Sun-Kissed

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$95+ /hour

Lewis Center, OH

5.0 (10 bookings)

Summer Day Adventures! Golden Hour!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$96+ /hour

Lewis Center, OH

Summer Day Adventures! Chasing Daylight!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top speed boat rentals reviews in Columbus, OH

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5/5 stars

Buckeye Lake,...

Boat is in nice shape. They weren’t able to meet me, so provided all the instructions to pickup by myself. Had a...

Daniel

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

Nice solid boat. Some tears in the carpet and upholstery. But at half the price of other options, if you don’t mind...

Daniel

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

The boat ran fine. It is comfortable and a lot of fun. It has all the equipment that it should have. We loved it! The...

Michelle

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

gary

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Boat In Peace On...

Great boat. It met our expectations

renita

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

Great day spent on a really nice boat! David was very responsive and super helpful. I would highly recommend this for...

Rachel

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Boat In Peace On...

Norman was excellent to work with and his boat is beautiful! We had a wonderful day boating and the tube was great...

Brandi

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Summer Day...

Jen was great. Communication excellent. Boat was ready for us. Couldn’t have been easier will rent from them again.

Dawn

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

We had a blast and Sarah was fantastic! Highly recommend for a laid back boating trip!!

Madison

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Boat In Peace On...

Norman and his wife were communicative, friendly, and welcoming. The boat was exactly as pictured; super nice. We...

Jessica

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Buckeye Lake,...

Easy pickup and drop off. Nice boat!

Samuel

Aug 2024
5/5 stars

Avalon Somerset...

Such a great experience! We showed up a few minutes early and David had the boat ready to go! He was very nice and...

Cameron

Aug 2024

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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.