The Best Boat Rentals in Lake Travis

Yes, you can rent a boat on Lake Travis. Lake Travis is a great boat rental destination, particularly for pontoons, powerboats, and boats for water sports.

Renting a boat on Lake Travis starts at $65 an hour for a small ski boat and goes up to $450 an hour for a luxury motor yacht.

No, Lake Austin is different from Lake Travis. Lake Travis is a much larger lake that measures roughly 60 miles, with many coves and great places to anchor and relax. While Lake Austin is a constant-level lake or more of a river that is fed from the flow of Lake Travis.

No, you do not need a license to rent a boat on Lake Travis. With Getmyboat, you can rent a boat that includes a licensed captain so that you can enjoy your time on the lake with no worries. If you want to drive the boat yourself, then you may need to take a Boater Education course, depending on your age.

The water temperature of Lake Travis varies but is usually between 40-55 F in the winter months (Nov-March) and 70-85 F in the summer months (April-October).

Devils Cove is the best place for boat parties. Pace Bend Park is great for stopping for a swim, as there are miles of shoreline to explore and even cliffs to enjoy cliff jumping.

Boating season on Lake Travis starts mid-March, depending on the weather, and can run all the way through October.

Boats listed on Getmyboat on Lake Travis offer boat rentals with or without a captain. You can always communicate with the boat owner through Getmyboat before confirming your booking to ensure your captain and crew needs are met.