Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Virginia Beach, VA

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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventures including fishing trips. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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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.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Virginia Beach, VA

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  • Fantastic owners, fantastic boat, fantastic marina location! Our first time out as a family via Boatsetter and the...

    Jeffrey

    Aug 2025

  • Price was fair. Great hosts, punctual, and communication was easy. Boat was clean and a lot of fun as sell. Highly...

    Tein

    Jul 2025

  • We booked a boat for a family day on the water with the hopes of seeing some dolphins, doing some fishing and...

    Lindsay

    Jul 2025

  • Franklin

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Matthias

    Jul 2025

  • Good price, good service, fun day on the water, will definitely use again!

    Jarred

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    My family had a great time on the water yesterday thanks to Ricky allowing us to rent his pontoon boat. He was...

    Edward

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Ricky was extremely nice. We came a little late to our scheduled time but he still let us have it for the full 4...

    Kevin

    Jul 2025

  • Ms Susan was a very nice host for her boating business. She was very informative on her knowledge of boating. Very...

    Donald

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Cleanest boat out there. Runs like a champ. Perfect location to launch out of. Owner was great at communicating and...

    Dylan

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Ricky was awesome. Super responsive, very informative of the waters, told us exactly what to do to maximize the day!...

    Jack

    Jul 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Super easy to sign up. Ricky did a great job walking through where to go and what to do. Easy transaction, great...

    Isaac

    Jul 2025

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