Costa del Sol · Axarquía
Boat hire in Caleta de Vélez
4 boat hire companies in Caleta de Vélez, 3 of them with boat rental as their main business, all within 500 m of the harbour. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 4
- 3 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 3 boat hire companies in Caleta de Vélez
Hiring a boat in Caleta de Vélez
Caleta de Vélez is the only harbour in the Axarquía, the eastern coast of Málaga between Rincón de la Victoria and Nerja, and its 4 rental companies, all within 500 m of the harbour, are the motorboat base for that coast: there is a sailing boat, one company with skippered hire and day motorboats. From the harbour you head for Torre del Mar, 3 km away, and the Axarquía beaches, or for Nerja and the Maro cliffs, about 9 miles east; Nerja has 9 companies from the beach and La Herradura, 25 km, 14 at Marina del Este.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. It is open coast with a calm sea in the morning and a breeze in the afternoon; the Maro cliffs are the day trip with a licence or skipper.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto de Caleta de Vélez
The Axarquía's only harbour, fishing and leisure. All 4 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Caleta de Vélez
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 1 advertises it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Caleta de Vélez
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.
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Boat trips and excursions
Costa Boat Trips
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Caleta de Vélez?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast; ask which companies have them. The sailing boat and the Maro cliffs need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (one company).
How much does a boat cost in Caleta de Vélez?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on whether it is skippered. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Caleta de Vélez?
West along Torre del Mar and Benajarafe, or east past Torrox to Nerja and the Maro cliffs, about 9 miles, with the Cantarriján coves beyond; open coast with sandy anchorages.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Caleta de Vélez harbour, fishing and leisure, the only one in the Axarquía, with all 4 companies within 500 m.
Are there boat trips in Caleta de Vélez?
Yes, scheduled coast cruises and dolphin trips from the harbour in summer. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Can I fish from a hire boat?
Recreational fishing from a boat needs a licence from the Junta de Andalucía, obtained online; the companies can point you to it, and the fishing charter goes with tackle and permits.