Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Boat hire in Benalmadena
37 boat hire companies in Benalmadena, 24 of them with boat rental as their main business, 34 of them within 500 m of Puerto Marina. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 37
- 24 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 24 boat hire companies in Benalmádena
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Hiring a boat in Benalmádena
Benalmádena has the second-largest rental fleet on the Costa del Sol after Puerto Banús: 37 companies, 34 of them within 500 m of Puerto Marina, the 1980s marina-and-leisure complex built to look like a village. It is the place in Málaga province with the most no-licence boats (nine companies advertise them) and five offer skippered hire. From the marina you run along the coast east to Torremolinos and Malaga, or west to Fuengirola, 8 km away, which adds 27 more companies and is the other day-boat base in the area.
The season runs from April to October, and several companies work all year. Malaga airport is 15 minutes away. There are scheduled boat trips, including dolphin-watching, for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Marina de Benalmádena
1980s marina and leisure complex. 34 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Benalmádena
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 9 advertise them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 5 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Benalmádena
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
They also hire boats
Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
Costasol Cruceros - Paseo Delfines y Ferry Benalmádena/Fuengirola
Oceanautic - Escuela Naútica en Málaga
Kan Aima
Velero Ocean Cruiser - Paseos en barco - Excursiones - Eventos - Delfines Benalmádena
Ocean Wave Trips – Rent a Boat Benalmádena
Sea Love Experience | Private Boat Trips Benalmádena
EmiliaNautic • Traslados de Barcos • Delfines • Nautica Integral • YachtServices • Jetski • Pesca • Fistas • Sunset
Fishing Charter Málaga
Lu Sea Charters - Boat Trips Benalmádena
Charter Azteka · Salidas y paseos en barco Benalmádena
Holland Yachting
SeaBob Adventure
seaindependent gibraltar / andalucia
Boat trips and excursions
Fastpass Boat Trips, Paseo en Barco
HelenaNautic
BORRASCA EXPERIENCE | BOAT TRIPS BENALMADENA
Catamarán Dragon de Oro
Boat Trips Junco Chino Barco Benalmádena
City Sightseeing Benalmádena
Catamarán Venezia
Yo Te Espero Fishing Boat Trips
Puerto Marina Boats
Costasol Cruises
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Benalmadena?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: nine companies advertise them, the most on the Costa del Sol. Bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (five companies).
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Benalmadena?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a skippered boat from €600; jet skis by the 20- or 30-minute slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Which harbour do boats leave from?
Puerto Marina, the village-style marina and leisure complex in the middle of Benalmádena Costa, with 34 companies within 500 m.
Where can I go from Benalmadena?
Along the coast: east past Torremolinos to Malaga harbour, or west to Fuengirola and the Sohail castle, all under 8 miles. It is open beach, no coves, with a flat sea most summer mornings.
Are there boat trips in Benalmadena?
Yes, scheduled coast cruises and dolphin-watching from Puerto Marina, among the busiest on the Costa del Sol. They are listed under the boat trips category.