Lake Lanier boat rental prices

Boat types and captain options

The table above covers pontoons, jet skis, bowriders or deck boats, and wake or ski boats from local rental operators. The bowrider or deck boat listing includes a captain, as do the wake or ski boat prices. Confirm the captain arrangement before booking a pontoon or jet ski.

The stated guest limits are 3 people for the jet skis and 8 people for the bowrider or deck boat. Ask for the specific boat’s length and capacity before choosing a pontoon or wake boat. The Port Royale Marina rental operator says everyone counts toward capacity and its limits have no flexibility.

A captained listing is the relevant option if nobody in your group wants to operate the boat. Read how renting with a captain works before comparing it with a self-drive rental.

Rental rates and extra charges

The prices are rental charges, not necessarily your final total, and were checked Oct 14, 2026. The table uses operators’ published rate pages: pontoons have 4 prices from 2 operators; jet skis have 3 prices from 1 operator; bowriders or deck boats have 1 price from 1 operator; wake or ski boats have 5 prices from 1 operator. The operators include Lanier Luxury Boat Rentals, Go Dreamz Boat Rental, Lanier Experience and another local rental operator.

Jet ski hourly rates run $110–$220 per hour, with a median of $120 per hour and a 2-hour minimum. Their 4-hour median is $480 for 4 hours, with prices spanning $440–$880 for 4 hours. The listed bowrider or deck boat also has a 2-hour minimum; individual pontoon and wake-boat package prices should not be treated as broad market ranges.

Jet ski prices include fuel; the bowrider or deck boat includes a captain but charges fuel by the gallon used. Ask whether pontoon and wake-boat fuel is included and whether a pontoon captain costs extra. Use the calculator to compare the complete quote rather than the rental charge alone.

The Port Royale Marina rental operator charges for fuel consumed and takes a $500 security deposit at check-in, released when the boat returns in good condition and on time. It also offers a damage waiver for purchase. Check the agreement using the deposit and damage-waiver guide.

Georgia law and rental requirements

Georgia law requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1998, to complete a Georgia Department of Natural Resources-approved boat education course before operating a motorized vessel. The department calls the document a Boat Education Course Completion Certificate. Renters operating a vessel of 10 horsepower or greater must watch a 10-minute education video and sign an orientation safety checklist; see Georgia’s boating education requirements for agency guidance.

Company age and identification policies are separate from those state requirements. The Port Royale Marina rental operator requires drivers to be at least 25, hold a valid driver’s license and complete its stated Boater Safety Course requirement. Aqua Sports Adventures requires drivers to be at least 21, rejects expired or temporary driver’s licenses, and specifies accepted boating-course credentials.

The US Army Corps of Engineers warns that boating under the influence carries strict penalties and possible loss of boating privileges. The operator must remain sober; the Port Royale Marina rental operator separately prohibits its designated driver from consuming alcohol. The Corps also directs boaters to watch for and immediately report submerged stumps, logs, rocks and shallow water.

• The Corps says most Lake Lanier boat ramps charge launch fees; ask whether your rental involves a separate ramp charge.
• Regattas or tournaments may require permits from the Corps and Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
• Ask for the departure briefing on no-wake zones, inspections and restricted areas; the Port Royale Marina rental operator says restrictions apply to some boats.

Rental season and June demand

The Port Royale Marina rental operator offers rentals year-round, while boat-rental searches for Lake Lanier peak in June. That peak comes from Ahrefs search-demand measurements, not rental prices or a published surcharge. Confirm your operator’s opening schedule and ask whether your date carries a weekend or peak-period charge.

The Port Royale Marina rental operator says inclement weather does not qualify for refunds; it issues credit vouchers based on lost time. Its cancellation policy charges 10% more than 48 hours before the reservation and forfeits the full amount less than 48 hours before it. Read the terms alongside weather and cancellation questions before paying.

Marinas and departure areas

Published departure points include Holiday Marina, Port Royale Marina, LandShark Landing and Toto Creek Park. Confirm the dock with the operator handling your booking rather than assuming every Lake Lanier rental uses the same marina.

• Aqua Sports Adventures: Holiday Marina.
• The Port Royale Marina rental operator: Port Royale Marina.
• Lake Lanier Jetski & Watersports: LandShark Landing.
• Lanier Luxury Boat Rentals: Toto Creek Park.
• Harbor Landing at Lake Lanier: Harbor Landing Marina.
• Lanier Islands pages also name Big Creek Boat Ramp and Lanier Islands Boat Ramp.

Direct rentals versus booking platforms

Local operators set their own rates, captain arrangements and fuel rules; booking platforms list boats from multiple owners and add their own service fees and policies. The table above uses direct operator rates, not platform listings. Compare the final charge and cancellation terms on either route.

If you do not want to drive, start with the captained bowrider or wake-boat options listed here. Compare their full-trip cost with other boat types using the boat rental cost guide.