Costa del Sol · Estepona
Boat hire in Estepona
28 boat hire companies in Estepona, 25 of them with boat rental as their main business, 23 of them within 500 m of the marina. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 28
- 25 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 4,000 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 25 boat hire companies in Estepona
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MAYACHTS GROUP S.L
Hiring a boat in Estepona
Estepona is the third rental base on the Costa del Sol after Puerto Banús and Benalmádena: 28 companies, 23 of them within 500 m of the marina, which with 447 berths according to its listing is the third-largest in the province. Six companies advertise jet skis, four sailing boats, three motor yachts and two no-licence boats. From the marina you run along the coast east to Puerto Banús, 18 km away with 78 companies, or west to Manilva and Sotogrande, on the edge of the Strait; with a skipper and a full day, Gibraltar.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. Estepona has a calm sea in a light levante and gets lively with the poniente; it is open coast, with no coves or islands. There are scheduled boat trips and dolphin-watching from the marina for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Deportivo de Estepona
Marina with 447 berths according to its listing, beside the old town. 23 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Estepona
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 4 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Motor yacht
- Requirement
- Skippered at most sizes
- Companies
- 3 advertise them
- Price
- from €900 / day (indicative)
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- €120 – 250 / 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 Estepona
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.
SOTOBOATS S.L. ALQUILAR BARCOS
Donmarino
OnRadar Shipbrokers S.L.
Boat trips and excursions
Excursiones Marítimas la Martingala
Marine Tourism Costa del Sol
Estepona Fishing Charter Tours
le flot riant Tours Maritimos
Spanish Mediterranean SL
Sail and Power
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Estepona?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: two companies advertise them. Sailing boats and yachts need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper; jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence.
How much does a boat cost in Estepona?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500; a motor yacht with skipper from €900. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Puerto Deportivo de Estepona, next to the old town, with 447 berths according to its listing and 23 companies within 500 m.
Where can I go from Estepona?
East along the beaches to Puerto Banús and Marbella, about 10 miles, or west to Sotogrande and the mouth of the Strait; with a skipper and a full day, Gibraltar and the Rock.
Are there boat trips in Estepona?
Yes, scheduled dolphin-watching and coast cruises from the marina. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Estepona or Puerto Banús?
Estepona for a quieter marina, day boats and jet skis at lower prices; Puerto Banús, 18 km east, for skippered yachts and the biggest fleet on the coast.
What is the marina at Estepona like?
A working harbour with the fishing fleet on one side and 447 berths on the other, the old town's whitewashed streets a five-minute walk away and the Sunday market on the quay; less showy than Puerto Banús, with easier parking.