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Best Boat Rentals Near Raleigh, NC

Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals

Top Raleigh Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$55+ /hour

Sanford, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

16 Foot Pontoon

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

$63+ /hour

Wake Forest, NC

5.0 (7 bookings)

2017 Avalon EAGLE Pontoon 17 feet

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 8 passengers

$94+ /hour

Clayton, NC

22' Blue Blessings Pontoon with grill.

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$92+ /hour

Wake Forest, NC

5.0 (19 bookings)

Fun for the whole family!

4 - 6 hours No captain

Up to 7 passengers

$106+ /hour

Apex, NC

5.0 (1 booking)

2021 Carolina Skiff - Belles Vacation

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$97+ /hour

Franklinton, NC

5.0 (13 bookings)

23 FT PONTOON - CLEAN, SPACIOUS, & FUN! COME RELAX ON OUR BOAT!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$81+ /hour

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0 (89 bookings)

Family Fun & Sun 24 Foot Tritoon. Lots of shade.

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Rent a BULLSBAY center console in Louisburg, NC near me

$97+ /hour

Louisburg, NC

5.0 (3 bookings)

2023 Bulls Bay Center Console - 🆓 delivery to Falls Lake + Kerr Lake

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$142+ /hour

Raleigh, NC

4.8 (29 bookings)

2022 Starcraft SVX 191

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 9 passengers

$100+ /hour

Angier, NC

5.0 (6 bookings)

Basically New 2022 Chaparral 23 ssi

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SEA-DOO pontoon in Wake Forest, NC near me

$112+ /hour

Wake Forest, NC

5.0 (2 bookings)

Cruise, Fish or explore on this New 12' SEA-DOO SWITCH Pontoon!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

$76+ /hour

Clayton, NC

Bass Hunter

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 3 passengers

$188+ /hour

Fuquay-Varina, NC

5.0 (4 bookings)

Tige Z3 Ultimate Surf & Wake Boat

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$100+ /hour

Youngsville, NC

5.0 (52 bookings)

MOOMBA Outback 2008 Wake Boat Ski Boat Fun Boat

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 9 passengers

$81+ /hour

Pittsboro, NC

Jordan Lake/Harris Lake NC 24 foot Center Console

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Raleigh, NC

304,537

Customers Reviews

4.95

Avg. Rating

5/5 stars

2017 Avalon EAGLE...

Jeff was very nice and accommodating to us. His pontoon boat is in great shape and perfect for a party of 4. Looking...

Greg

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

16 Foot Pontoon

Josh was great and so was the entire experience, start to finish! Boat was exactly as promised!

Angela

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

MOOMBA Outback...

Jeff was SUPER responsive and just one of the nicest people I've met in ages. The boat is in pristine condition...

Nico

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Avalon EAGLE...

Jeff was awesome! Great communication and helpful throughout the process making it a perfect day for our family on...

Julie

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Avalon EAGLE...

Absolutely amazing experience with Jeff and couldn't recommend him more highly. Perfect day on the lake thanks to him!

John

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

23 FT PONTOON -...

Ashley was really great to work with. She communicated well before the rental day. Instructions were very clear. They...

Melissa

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

MOOMBA Outback...

Jeff was more than accommodating! 20/10 recommend! He delivered our boat with such ease, providing all things...

Vanessa

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Tige Z3 Ultimate...

Awesome boat and host! David was very responsive and easy to work with. Our family had an amazing time! The boat was...

Austin

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

23 FT PONTOON -...

Brent

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Family Fun &...

Best of the best! Mohammed is friendly and communication was great. Only rental on Jordan lake with two tops for...

John

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

2017 Avalon EAGLE...

Jeff is so kind and helpful. Will 100% rent from him again

Mary

Aug 2025
5/5 stars

MOOMBA Outback...

Jeff was super responsive leading up the day and took time to go over everything thoroughly. The boat was in...

Troy

Aug 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.