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Kayak & Canoe Rentals in Minnesota

61 of the 589 marinas and boating businesses we track in Minnesota are kayak and canoe rentals. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

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43cities
589locations 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.

Ely 7

  1. Northern Tier High Adventure

    14790 Moose Lake Rd, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

  2. Cliff Wold's Outfitting Co

    1731 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

  3. Ely Outfitting Company

    529 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

  4. Packsack Canoe Trips and Log Cabins

    129 Winton Point Rd, Ely, MN 55796

    Call Website All Ely

  5. Canoe Country Outfitters

    629 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

  6. Ely Outdoors Company

    528 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

  7. North Country Canoe Outfitters

    474 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731

    Call Website All Ely

Grand Marais 5

  1. Seagull Outfitters & Cabins

    12208 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All Grand Marais

  2. Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters

    318 S Hungry Jack Rd, Grand Marais, MN 55604

    Call Website All Grand Marais

  3. Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

    189 Sag Lake Trl, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2057

    Call Website All Grand Marais

  4. Boundary Country Trekking

    11 Poplar Creek Dr, Grand Marais, MN 55604

    Call Website All Grand Marais

  5. Way of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters

    12582 Gunflint Trl, Grand Marais, MN 55604-3020

    Call Website All Grand Marais

Brainerd 3

  1. Crow Wing Kayaks

    17070 MN-371, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Call Website All Brainerd

  2. Explore Lakes Area

    12206 Executive Acres Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Call Website All Brainerd

  3. Explore Dunmire's Rentals

    19090 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401-7004

    All Brainerd

Sandstone 3

  1. Kettle River Rafting Adventures

    499 Main St, Sandstone, MN 55072

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All Sandstone

  2. Hard Water Sports

    511 Main St, Sandstone, MN 55072

    Call Website All Sandstone

  3. Hard Water Sports - Rafting and Climbing

    105 1st St, Sandstone, MN 55072

    Call Website All Sandstone

Minneapolis 2

  1. Paddle Share Station

    4900 Mississippi Ct, Minneapolis, MN 55430-3209

    Monday-Friday: 8am -3pm

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Minneapolis

  2. Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours

    724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    Call Website All Minneapolis

New Brighton 2

  1. Paddle North

    401 W County Rd E2, New Brighton, MN 55112

    Call Website All New Brighton

  2. Rice Creek Boat Club

    2080 Long Lake Rd, New Brighton, MN 55112

    Call All New Brighton

North Branch 2

  1. Rolling Thunder Ranch MN

    40570 Reed Ave, North Branch, MN 55056-6816

    Call Website All North Branch

  2. St Croix River Paddle Co - rentals, shuttle, guided trips

    40570 Reed Ave, North Branch, MN 55056-6816

    Call Website All North Branch

Taylors Falls 2

  1. Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental

    307 Milltown Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

    Call Website All Taylors Falls

  2. Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental

    1155 Chisago St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084

    Call Website All Taylors Falls

Aurora 1

  1. Riverside Kayak Connection - Aurora

    96 Main St S, Aurora, MN 55705

    Call Website

Babbitt 1

  1. Duane's Canoe Outfitters

    3145 Hwy 21, Babbitt, MN 55706

    Call Website All Babbitt

Battle Lake 1

  1. Big Fish Kayaks and Watersports

    27896 State Highway 78, Battle Lake, MN 56515-9698

    Call Website All Battle Lake

Baxter 1

  1. Paddle Anglers Kayak Fishing and Rentals

    13298 Memorywood Dr, Baxter, MN 56425

    Call All Baxter

Brimson 1

  1. Wintermoon Summersun

    3388 Petrell Rd, Brimson, MN 55602

    Call

Cannon Falls 1

  1. Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental

    615 5th St N, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

    Call Website

Carlton 1

  1. Swiftwater Adventures

    121 Vermillion St, Carlton, MN 55718

    Call Website

Cass County 1

  1. Shingobee Canoe Adventures

    N Country Trail-CR-50 Trailhead, Cass County, MN 56452

    Call Website

Chaska 1

  1. Carver County Kayak

    3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318-2556

    All Chaska

Clearwater 1

  1. Clear Waters Outfitting Company

    100 Pine St, Clearwater, MN 55320

    Call Website

Cloquet 1

  1. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting

    3214 River Gate Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720

    Call Website

Crane Lake 1

  1. Anderson's Canoe Outfitters

    7255 Crane Lake Rd, Crane Lake, MN 55725

    Call All Crane Lake

Grand Rapids 1

  1. Paddle Hoppers

    17 Co Rd 63, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

    Call Website All Grand Rapids

Lanesboro 1

  1. Root River Outfitters

    101 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949

    Call All Lanesboro

Mankato 1

  1. Bent River Outfitter

    530 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-3449

    Call Website

Menahga 1

  1. Huntersville Outfitters

    23269 380th St, Menahga, MN 56464

    Call Website All Menahga

Millville 1

  1. Zumbro River Ratz

    59155 Wabasha County Rd 2, Millville, MN 55957

    Call Website

Moorhead 1

  1. Hjemkomst Landing Canoe And Kayak Rentals

    202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560-1985

    Call Website All Moorhead

Oronoco 1

  1. Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak Rental

    20 E Center St, Oronoco, MN 55960

    Call Website

Pelican Rapids 1

  1. Pelican Paddle Company

    21 N Broadway, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

    Call

Pine City 1

  1. Pine City River Rentals

    305 3rd St NE, Pine City, MN 55063

    Call Website All Pine City

Ranier 1

  1. Rainy Lake Aquatics LLC

    2103 Co Rd 124, Ranier, MN 56649

    Call Website All Ranier

Rochester 1

  1. Rochester River Rides

    1593 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN 55906

    Call Website All Rochester

Royalton 1

  1. Evergreen Outfitting

    730 N Evergreen St, Royalton, MN 56373

    Call Website

Rushford 1

  1. The White Barn Farm

    300 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971-8824

    Call

St Cloud 1

  1. Lake George Boat House

    425 E Lake Blvd, St Cloud, MN 56301

    Call All St Cloud

St Paul 1

  1. Wheel Fun Rentals

    1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55117

    Call Website All St Paul

Stillwater 1

  1. St. .Croix Stand Up Paddleboard Rental Co.

    305 Alder St E, Stillwater, MN 55082

    Call All Stillwater

Tofte 1

  1. Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, Inc.

    4620 Sawbill Trail, Tofte, MN 55615

    Call Website All Tofte

Two Harbors 1

  1. Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard

    Burlington Bay , Two Harbors, MN 55616

    Call Website All Two Harbors

Wabasha 1

  1. Broken Paddle Guiding Company

    213 Main St W, Wabasha, MN 55981

    Call Website All Wabasha

Wayzata 1

  1. Wai Nani Surf Paddle Pedal

    250 Grove Ln E, Wayzata, MN 55391

    Call Website All Wayzata

Welch 1

  1. Welch Mill Canoeing & Tubing

    26389 County 7 Blvd, Welch, MN 55089-6128

    Call Website

Winona 1

  1. Sanborn Canoe Co.

    460 W 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987

    Call All Winona

Zumbro Falls 1

  1. Zumbro Valley Canoe Rental

    61772 Highway 63, Zumbro Falls, MN 55991

    Call Website
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 Minnesota, check the 61 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 Minnesota, MarinaAtlas indexes 61 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.