5 Kayak Rentals in the USA to Build a Day Around

1.Emerald Cave Kayak Rental with Optional Vegas Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Paddle from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave on the Colorado River, with kayak, SUP, optional Las Vegas shuttle, and desert wildlife views.

“It was a little confusing to know where we were supposed to meet for the kayak. There were several other kayak rental places there. The text message said to look for the truck with the business name on it and there wasn’t one we had to ask a couple of guys who the rental place was because they were using a U-Haul truck. Once we got everything figured out and met up with them, everything went so smoothly. They talked us through everything and one of the guys even paddled up a few times just to check on everybody to see if we were all OK while we were out…”

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2.Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Review of Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co., including turtles, equipment, price, route tips, and practical details.

“I reserved this experience because it was advertised as a GROUP EVENT. My nephew was alone and wanted to SUP with others. When we arrived he was given a Board and pushed into the river (which is horribly smelly and dirty) by himself. When I stated that I paid for a GROUP EXPERIENCE the young man said NOPE. I could have saved the $35 and sent him to POKAI’I BAY with my SUP Board for free. I WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED with this experience.”

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3.Self Guided Family Friendly Kayak Rental Experience Old Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Paddle Florida’s reflective blackwater creek near Jacksonville on a family-friendly kayak rental through shady woods and wildlife habitat.

“My experience was great. My friends and I enjoyed kayaking for the first time. The instructors and other guests were all friendly & helpful. 10/10 highly recommended. Matthew & Eric were very informative instructors and made sure everyone was comfortable.”

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4.Kayak Rental: Explore Mangroves and Self-Navigated River Eco Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Cheapest

Paddle Fort Lauderdale’s South Fork Middle River at your own pace, with mangroves, mansions, wildlife, equipment, parking, and photos included.

“They called us to ask if we would come in early, as it was New Year’s Eve and they were closing earlier than normal. We got there as early as we could, but we booked a two hour block and had just over an hour and a half. Would have liked to be comped a couple of waters or something as they did not offer to refund any portion of the unused time. They did offer to give us a free half hour but we’re going home so won’t be able to use it. They were pleasant enough.”

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5.2 hour tandem kayak rental at our private launch area in Hale’iwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Blue Planet’s $49.95 tandem kayak rental in Hale'iwa, with Anahulu River views, gear, amenities, value, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience, beautiful scenery! Kayaks were ready and the attendant was so nice and helpful! Thank you!”

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