Renting a boat in Spain costs roughly €100 to €300 a day for a licence-free motorboat, from €290 for a half or full day on a boat that needs a licence, and €300 to €650 for a 6 to 8 hour skippered trip on a small boat. A cruising sailboat rents from about €285 a day; by the week, a 13 m sailing yacht costs €3,230 to €5,100 and a 12 m catamaran €2,900 to €8,800, depending on the season.
These are VAT-inclusive prices published for 2026 in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and on the Costa Brava. On top of the rental you nearly always pay for fuel, and sometimes for berths, cleaning and a deposit.
Boat rental prices in 2026: summary
The table above runs from the simplest boat to a skippered yacht. To read it:
- Licence-free boats, up to 5 m and 15 hp, need no licence at all. They're the cheapest, but they're neither fast nor meant for long trips.
- With a licence, you need a qualification that covers the boat's length and power: a Spanish licence or, in many cases, one from your own country.
- With a skipper, you need no licence: a professional drives and you enjoy the day. It costs the most, but it's also the easiest.
Some real examples:
- In Mallorca, a licence-free boat costs on average about €321 a day. Small ones for up to 5 people go for €170 to €220, and large ones for more than 8 for €300 to €500.
- In Ibiza, licence-free boats run from €100 to €500 a day. On the Costa Brava you'll find them from €100.
- In Santa Ponsa, boats that need a licence rent from €290 per group for 4 to 8 hours.
- In Ciutadella (Menorca), a 6-hour trip with a captain for up to 5 people starts at €300. Expect to add about €50 for cleaning, €50 in port fees and €70 to €150 of fuel.
- In Puerto Portals, skippered boats start at €650 for 6 hours, and most mid-range motorboats and yachts cost €1,200 to €3,000 a day with the skipper included.
What the rental price includes
Fuel
This is the biggest extra. On licence-free boats it's usually included or charged as a flat fee. Elsewhere you normally pay for what you use: €50 to €200 a day on a motorboat and much more on fast, large boats. Sailing yachts use very little if you actually sail.
Skipper
If you have no licence or don't know the area, rent the boat with a skipper. Hired separately, a skipper costs about €165 a day, plus meals if they spend the day aboard. On skippered day trips the skipper is usually included.
Berths
If you bring the boat back to its home port every evening, you pay nothing. If you spend nights in other harbours on a longer rental, each night costs a berth: €40 to €100 a night in high season for a mid-size boat.
Cleaning, fees and deposit
Many companies charge a final cleaning fee of around €50, and some a port fee. The deposit is paid at the start and returned if the boat comes back undamaged.
What changes the price
Season
July and August are the most expensive months, especially in the Balearics. In May, June, September and October prices drop a lot, and by the week a boat can cost half as much as in August.
Size and age of the boat
A bigger boat costs more to rent, to fuel and to berth. A boat over 10 years old can be much cheaper than a new one of the same length.
Duration
A weekly rental works out much cheaper per day than single days. Many companies also offer half-day rates.
Real example: a day on a boat in Mallorca for six people
Say you're six friends and want to spend a day along the Mallorca coast in June:
| Option | Typical cost | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Licence-free boat, fuel included | €220 – 300 | €37 – 50 |
| Boat that needs a licence, plus fuel | €350 – 500 | €58 – 83 |
| Skippered trip, 6–8 hours | €400 – 650 | €67 – 108 |
The licence-free boat is cheapest, but you won't get far or go fast. With a skipper you pay a little more, but someone who knows the coast takes you to the best coves and nobody has to keep an eye on the boat.
How to save without cutting corners
- Avoid July and August. In June and September the water is still warm and prices are much lower.
- Ask whether fuel is included and how much the route you have in mind usually burns.
- Compare with and without a skipper. For a group the difference per person is sometimes small, and the skipper knows the coves and anchorages.
- Check the boat when you pick it up and photograph any existing scratches, so they don't come out of your deposit.
- Watch the forecast. Good companies move the date free of charge in bad weather.
How to choose a rental company
Ask before you book:
- What does the price include: fuel, cleaning, fees, insurance?
- How much is the deposit and how is it returned?
- What happens if the weather is bad on the day?
- Is the boat insured and serviced?
- Which areas can I sail in and anchor in?
On Nautify you can find boat rental in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Valencia and other areas, as well as skippered boats, sailing charters and catamarans. If you live in Spain and want to skipper your own boat, see how much the Spanish PER licence costs.
Conclusion
A day on a boat costs from €100 on a licence-free boat to over €1,000 on a skippered yacht, and a week on a sailing yacht or catamaran €2,900 to €8,800 depending on the boat and season. Always add fuel, berths if you stay away overnight, and cleaning, and rent in June or September if you can: it's the easiest way to pay a lot less.
