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Rent a MERCURY pontoon in Austin, TX near me

$157+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (374 bookings)

14 Person Pontoon on Lake Austin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 14 passengers

Rent a JC and Neptoon Pontoon pontoon in Austin, TX near me

$167+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (222 bookings)

14 Person Pontoon on Lake Austin!

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 14 passengers

$94+ /hour

Willis, TX

5.0 (41 bookings)

Bowrider at Lake Conroe

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a AVALON PONTOONS pontoon in Austin, TX near me

$150+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (205 bookings)

luxury Avalon pontoon Boat Cruise! Perfect for parties/families🎊🥂☀️

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 11 passengers

$69+ /hour

Hickory Creek, TX

5.0 (749 bookings)

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

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$101+ /hour

Austin, TX

4.9 (60 bookings)

Delivery Available - Fish 'n Fun on 18' Bayliner in Austin Texas!

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 7 passengers

$62+ /hour

Athens, TX

5.0 (22 bookings)

23' Tritoon on lake of your choice!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a SYLVAN MARINE pontoon in Little Elm, TX near me

$89+ /hour

Little Elm, TX

5.0 (15 bookings)

Lake It Easy! - $179 Sunset Cruise Special! Luxury and fun!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$188+ /hour

Austin, TX

5.0 (123 bookings)

Gorgeous Nautique for Cruising, Surfing & the Cove

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$103+ /hour

Little Elm, TX

5.0 (118 bookings)

The Impulse Pontoon Experience

2 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

Rent a MAJEK BOATS saltwater fishing in Corpus Christi, TX near me

$66+ /hour

Corpus Christi, TX

5.0 (4 bookings)

Majek M2 illusion 18ft

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 5 passengers

Rent a Viaggio pontoon in Austin, TX near me

$190+ /hour

Austin, TX

4.8 (73 bookings)

2022 Viaggio Luxury Pontoon

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

Rent a GODFREY MARINE pontoon in Granite Shoals, TX near me

$87+ /hour

Granite Shoals, TX

5.0 (14 bookings)

Lots of shade on this Sweetwater tritoon!!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$289+ /hour

Lake Dallas, TX

5.0 (25 bookings)

STRANGER DANGER LUXURY PARTY BOAT LAKE LEWISVILLE

3 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 20 passengers

$69+ /hour

Rowlett, TX

5.0 (1 booking)

Perfect for the lake days!

2 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$94+ /hour

Little Elm, TX

5.0 (165 bookings)

2020 Yamaha AR210 ready for fun in the sun!

4 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$100+ /hour

Hickory Creek, TX

5.0 (58 bookings)

New 11 Person Pontoon for Partying, Tubing, or Relaxing! Gas Included!

3 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 11 passengers

$100+ /hour

Willis, TX

5.0 (54 bookings)

Explore Lake Conroe in Style with Our 2023 Avalon Pontoon! Go fish!

3 - 8 hours Captain optional

Up to 11 passengers

Top speed boat rentals reviews in Texas

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

Gorgeous Nautique...

Mark was a fantastic host. He assisted us on getting on the boat and was extremely accommodating. As someone who...

Greg

Oct 2025
5/5 stars

Perfect for the...

Great experience, boat was exactly as described in listing. Owner made it very easy and very communicative. Will...

Jacob

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Gorgeous Nautique...

What a great day! The boat was great, and Mark was very thorough, answering any questions we had. 11/10 recommend!

Jessica

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

Such an easy process! We showed up and Josh made it the easiest boat rental I’ve ever had! Will definitely rent again

Josh

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Bowrider at Lake...

Ibrahim was great! Communicated superbly, the boat was clean and in tip top condition. Definitely will be renting...

Hamzeh

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Gorgeous Nautique...

Mark is the best! Super communicative and easy to work with. Explained all the boat features very clearly and simply....

Benton

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Lake It Easy! -...

Very nice boat and Rooster has been super helpful.

Ketan

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Majek M2 illusion...

Great to rent from. Simple instructions, on time consistently, courteous and prompt on response.

Morgan

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

2020 Yamaha AR210...

Erdas was very responsive and friendly throughout the entire process. The boat was as advertised and clean. Beware of...

BYRON

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Gorgeous Nautique...

Five star experience. Mark was great overall, boat was exceptional, we had an amazing time.

Guy

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

23' Pontoon for...

Great owner and great time on the boat. Great for a group. Highly recommended.

Amy

Sep 2025
5/5 stars

Lake It Easy! -...

AMAZING trip! We had such an incredible time. Safety was at the forefront and he gave us a great rundown at the...

Jennifer

Sep 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.