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Boat hire in Nerja
9 boat hire companies in Nerja, 5 of them with boat rental as their main business, working from Burriana and the town beaches; there is no marina. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 9
- 5 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 5 boat hire companies in Nerja
Rental Boat Nerja
Hiring a boat in Nerja
Nerja has no marina: its 9 rental companies work from the beaches, Burriana above all, with small motorboats, jet skis (three companies) and the odd no-licence boat. The trip is the Maro and Cerro Gordo cliffs, a nature reserve under 3 miles to the east, with coves you can only reach from the sea. For bigger boats, sailing boats or skippered hire, the nearest base is Marina del Este in La Herradura, 13 km away with 14 companies; Caleta de Vélez, 17 km away, has a harbour and 4 companies.
The season runs from April to October, with a calm sea in the morning and a breeze in the afternoon. There are scheduled boat trips to the Maro cliffs for those who would rather not charter, and they are the usual way of seeing them.
Ports and departure areas
Burriana beach
No marina: companies operate from Burriana and the town's other beaches.Types of boat you can hire in Nerja
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Companies
- 1 advertises 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 Nerja
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.
Parasailing Nerja Feel Nerja
Nerja Jet Center - Concesionario Oficial Yamaha
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Varadero Nerja
Boat trips and excursions
Gatygo-Rent Nerja
CASCADA DE MARO - ALQUILER DE BARCOS Y EXCURSIONES
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Nerja?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them and the beach boats are that size. Jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence; bigger boats mean Marina del Este.
How much does a boat cost in Nerja?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day, often by the hour from the beach; a RIB with licence, €250–650; jet skis by the 20- or 30-minute slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where do I pick the boat up if there is no harbour?
On Burriana beach, at the companies' stands by the water: they walk you out to the boat. Some also work from Calahonda and Torrecilla beaches.
Can I get to the Maro cliffs?
Yes, they start just east of Burriana and run under 3 miles to Cerro Gordo, with the Cantarriján and Maro coves; it is a nature reserve, so anchor in sand and keep clear of the swimming zones.
Are there boat trips in Nerja?
Yes, scheduled trips along the Maro cliffs from Burriana beach, and they are the main way of seeing them. They are listed under the boat trips category.