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Rent a Moomba by Skiers Choice ski and wakeboard in Youngsville, NC near me

$100+ /hour

Youngsville, NC

5.0 (43 bookings)

MOOMBA Outback 2008 Wake Boat Ski Boat Fun Boat

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

Rent a ENCORE BENTLEY pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$82+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (90 bookings)

24’ Bentley Tritoon **200HP on Lake Lanier

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Littleton, NC near me

$38+ /hour

Littleton, NC

5.0 (11 bookings)

"2022 SunTracker PB20 DLX Pontoon - Smooth Rides & Fun on the Water!"

Belmont, NC

22ft Water Sports Boat 8 people Lake Wylie/Lake Norman

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a Tige' Boats ski and wakeboard in Elkin, NC near me

$94+ /hour

Elkin, NC

5.0 (8 bookings)

Ride like a PRO! Loaded Tige Z3!

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$105+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (3 bookings)

New 2025 Bentley Elite Swingback - Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford GA

4 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$63+ /hour

Seneca, SC

5.0 (25 bookings)

South Bay 224RS LE Tritoon

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SYLVAN MARINE pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$58+ /hour

Buford, GA

4.9 (23 bookings)

Lake Lanier Cruising and Tubing

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Buford, GA near me

$67+ /hour

Buford, GA

5.0 (95 bookings)

making memories - hop in and drive!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$81+ /hour

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0 (86 bookings)

Family Fun & Sun 24 Foot Tritoon, Propane Grill and lots of shade.

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a SUN TRACKER pontoon in Belmont, NC near me

$76+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (38 bookings)

24' pontoon 150hp holds 11 ppl

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Mooresville, NC near me

$80+ /hour

Mooresville, NC

5.0 (102 bookings)

250 hp motor 2020 Godfrey Sweetwater Party Barge-250hp Free Tube Inc!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$69+ /hour

Cornelius, NC

5.0 (1 booking)

Fun & Versatile Tahoe 185 S

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Yamaha jet boat in Belmont, NC near me

$108+ /hour

Belmont, NC

5.0 (70 bookings)

Yamaha on Lake Wylie INCLUDES GAS

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

Rent a AVALON PONTOONS pontoon in Denver, NC near me

$94+ /hour

Denver, NC

5.0 (108 bookings)

LAKE NORMAN—24' Avalon LSZ 2485 LUX TANK of FUEL INCLUDED

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$59+ /hour

New London, NC

5.0 (38 bookings)

New 2021 Pontoon with Single Flip Lounge

Chesnee, SC

Pontoon for 10 people! easy to drive.

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a Carolina Skiff center console in Wilmington, NC near me

$69+ /hour

Wilmington, NC

5.0 (182 bookings)

Brand New Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite (3 available)

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Top speed boat rentals reviews in North Carolina

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5/5 stars

Brand New...

awesome experience renting from Benjamin. second year in a row i have rented from him over the 4th. great customer...

Scott

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Fun & Versatile...

Great experience and easy process! Would recommend to anyone looking for a rental.

Nirvik

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Pontoon for 10...

Great experience, quick and simple. Will use him again!

Morgan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

22ft Water Sports...

Great communication and assistance when it was needed.

Nathan

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

MOOMBA Outback...

Jeff was absolutely a pleasure to work with! Always responsive very quickly and took care of everything from start to...

Angie

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

24' pontoon 150hp...

Lisa was very responsive Boat was very clean and ran great. Thank you!

Adam

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

MOOMBA Outback...

Jeff is an awesome host. He made sure everything went smoothly and made sure I was confident and comfortable with the...

nick

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

South Bay 224RS...

Great communication, very friendly and responsive! Nice to work with.

Clayton

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha on Lake...

Trevor is always so nice and accommodating. This was the second year that we rented his boat, and it was even better...

Devon

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

South Bay 224RS...

This is our third year renting with dalton, one of the best guys to rent from! Boat was amazing and he made sure our...

Dennis

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Lake Lanier...

Awesome experience! I rented this for my husbands birthday and had a blast. Delaine was very attentive from...

K

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Yamaha on Lake...

Peter

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.