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Kayak & Canoe Rentals in Massachusetts

57 of the 954 marinas and boating businesses we track in Massachusetts are kayak and canoe rentals. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

57locations
43cities
954locations statewide

Rental spots differ by whether they offer flatwater paddling or river trips with shuttle service, as well as the types of watercraft available, such as single, tandem, or sit-on-top kayaks. Some locations include paddles, life jackets, and dry bags in the base rate, while others charge extra or require advance reservations for weekend launches. A map pin shows where the launch site is, but it does not tell you if the location caters to self-guided beginners or experienced paddlers tackling moving water.

Charlemont 4

  1. Crab Apple Whitewater Massachusetts

    2056 Mohawk Trail, Charlemont, MA 01339

    Call Website All Charlemont

  2. Zoar Outdoor Adventure Resort

    7 Main St, Charlemont, MA 01339

    Call Website All Charlemont

  3. Berkshire Whitewater

    66 Thunder Mountain Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339

    Call Website All Charlemont

  4. The Great Outdoors

    78 Main St, Charlemont, MA 01339

    Call All Charlemont

Eastham 3

  1. Cape Kayaking

    222 Hemenway Rd, Eastham, MA 02642

    Call Website All Eastham

  2. Paddle Cape Cod

    4730 State Hwy Building B, Eastham, MA 02642

    Call All Eastham

  3. Castaways Marine-rentals and beach store

    4655 State Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642-2727

    Call All Eastham

Lowell 3

  1. UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse

    500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854

    Call Website All Lowell

  2. UMass Lowell Kayak Center

    500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854

    Call Website All Lowell

  3. Zoar Outdoor

    50 Warren St, Lowell, MA 01852-2250

    Call Website All Lowell

Newton 3

  1. Charles River Canoe & Kayak

    2401 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02466

    Call Website All Newton

  2. Charles River Canoe & Kayak

    455 Nahanton St, Newton, MA 02459

    Call Website All Newton

  3. Boating In Boston At Nahanton Park

    455 Nahanton St, Newton, MA 02459-3201

    Call Website All Newton

Boston 2

  1. Charles River Canoe and Kayak

    1071 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134

    Call Website All Boston

  2. Gallaghers Patent Drafting

    15 Channel Ctr St Apt 301, Boston, MA 02210

    Call All Boston

Cambridge 2

  1. Charles River Canoe & Kayak

    15 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02142

    Call Website All Cambridge

  2. Megerdichian Robert & Associates

    875 Massachusetts Ave Ste 45, Cambridge, MA 02139

    Call All Cambridge

Pocasset 2

  1. Cape Cod Kayak

    802 MacArthur Blvd, Pocasset, MA 02559-2223

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Pocasset

  2. Cape Cod Kayak

    2 Williams Ave, Pocasset, MA 02559

    Call Website All Pocasset

Vineyard Haven 2

  1. Wind's Up

    199 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-5524

    Call Website All Vineyard Haven

  2. Island Spirit Kayaks

    455 State Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

    Call Website All Vineyard Haven

Waltham 2

  1. Charles River Canoe & Kayak

    160 Riverview Ave, Waltham, MA 02453-3843

    Call Website All Waltham

  2. Charles River Canoe and Kayak

    195 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

    Call Website All Waltham

Amesbury 1

  1. Lincoln Canoe & Kayak

    25 Oakland St, Amesbury, MA 01913

    Call Website All Amesbury

Chatham 1

  1. The Chatham Kayak Company

    391 Barn Hill Rd, Chatham, MA 02633

    Call Website All Chatham

Conway 1

  1. Deerfield River Portage

    MA-116 &, Roaring Brook Rd, Conway, MA 01341

    Call Website All Conway

Dennis 1

  1. Mocean Cape Cod

    708 Main Street, MA-6A, Dennis, MA 02638

    Call Website All Dennis

East Sandwich 1

  1. Rideaway Adventures

    449 RT-6A, East Sandwich, MA 02537-1477

    Call Website All East Sandwich

Easthampton 1

  1. Valley Paddler

    Nashawannuck Pond Dam, Easthampton, MA 01027

    Call Website

Groton 1

  1. Nashoba Paddler

    398 West Main Street, Groton, MA 01450

    Call Website All Groton

Harwich 1

  1. Adventure Chatham

    1150 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich, MA 02645-2232

    Call All Harwich

Holyoke 1

  1. Holyoke Rows

    25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040

    Call Website

Hull 1

  1. Nantasket Kayaks

    48 George Washington Blvd, Hull, MA 02045-3012

    Call Website All Hull

Ipswich 1

  1. Foote Brothers Canoe / Kayak Rentals

    230 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938-1129

    Call Website All Ipswich

Lawrence 1

  1. Greater Lawrence Community Boating

    1 Eaton St, Lawrence, MA 01843

    Call Website

Medford 1

  1. Paddle Boston: Medford, Condon Shell

    2501 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155

    Call Website All Medford

Methuen 1

  1. Phillips Academy Boathouse

    620 Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844

    Call Website All Methuen

Nantucket 1

  1. Sea Nantucket Paddle Sports

    76 Washington St, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call Website All Nantucket

Natick 1

  1. Boating in Boston

    25 Commonwealth Rd, Natick, MA 01760-1504

    Call Website

Newbury 1

  1. White Rose Canoe

    The River Parker, Newbury, MA 01951

    All Newbury

Newburyport 1

  1. Plum Island Kayak

    92 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950-2556

    Call All Newburyport

Northfield 1

  1. Stellar Kayaks USA

    96 Main St, Northfield, MA 01360

    Call All Northfield

Oak Bluffs 1

  1. Island Spirit Kayak

    Little Bridge, State Beach, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

Osterville 1

  1. Stand Up & Paddle Cape Cod

    15 W Bay Rd, Osterville, MA 02655

    Call Website All Osterville

Plymouth 1

  1. Billington Sea Kayak

    41 Branch Point Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

    Call Website All Plymouth

Provincetown 1

  1. Coyote Kayaks

    333R Commercial St #1, Provincetown, MA 02657

    Call Website All Provincetown

Rockport 1

  1. North Shore Kayak and Bike Adventures and Flip Flop Emporium

    9 Tuna Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966

    Call Website All Rockport

Salem 1

  1. Coast To Coast Paddle- Standup Paddleboard And Kayak Rental Kiosk

    167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970-5741

    Call Website All Salem

Sharon 1

  1. Wavewalk, Inc.

    6 Juniper Rd, Sharon, MA 02067

    Call Website

Shrewsbury 1

  1. Donahue Rowing Center

    237 N Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

    Call Website

Somerville 1

  1. Paddle Boston : Blessing Of The Bay, Somerville

    32 Shore Dr, Somerville, MA 02145-1054

    Call Website All Somerville

Stoneham 1

  1. Paddle Boston: Stoneham Spot Pond

    4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180

    Call Website

Wareham 1

  1. Nemasket Kayak Center

    146 Tihonet Rd, Wareham, MA 02571

    Call Website All Wareham

West Brookfield 1

  1. Quaboag Outdoor Adventures

    15 Oak Dr, West Brookfield, MA 01585

    Call

West Dennis 1

  1. Bass River Kayaks and Paddle Boards

    118 Main St, West Dennis, MA 02670

    Call Website All West Dennis

Westminster 1

  1. Aquahoppersne.com

    54 State Rd W, Westminster, MA 01473

    Call Website

Westport 1

  1. Osprey Sea & Surf Adventures

    489 Old County Rd, Westport, MA 02790

    Call Website All Westport
Check water levels and shuttle logistics. River conditions can change launch points or trip durations, and not all operators provide transportation back to your vehicle at the end of the run.

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Good to know

What equipment is typically included with a kayak or canoe rental?

Most operators include the watercraft, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) for every passenger as part of the standard rental fee. Some businesses also provide dry bags or safety whistles, but you should bring your own sun protection, water, and quick-drying clothing.

Do I need prior paddling experience to rent a kayak?

Flatwater rentals on lakes or quiet bays generally do not require prior experience, and staff usually provide a brief safety orientation before launch. Guided trips or river runs with rapids may recommend or require basic paddling skills, so check age and experience guidelines before booking.

How much does a typical kayak or canoe rental cost?

Hourly rentals on flatwater typically range from $15 to $30 per hour for a single kayak, while double kayaks and canoes cost slightly more. Half-day or full-day river trips with shuttle service often cost between $40 and $80 per person.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Massachusetts, check the 57 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Massachusetts, MarinaAtlas indexes 57 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.