Costa del Sol · Torremolinos
Boat hire in Torremolinos
Boat hire in Torremolinos: 3 companies registered in town, all with boat rental as their main business, boarding at Puerto Marina in Benalmádena or from the beaches; the area's fleet is 7 km away in Benalmádena, with 37 companies. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 3 (all with boat rental as main business)
- 37 in Benalmádena
- Price
- €250 – 2,500 / 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 Torremolinos
Hiring a boat in Torremolinos
Torremolinos has no marina: its 3 rental companies work with a catamaran and skippered trips that board at Puerto Marina in Benalmádena or on the town beaches. The real choice in the area is 7 km away in Benalmádena, with 37 companies and the biggest concentration of no-licence boats on the Costa del Sol; Fuengirola, 15 km away, adds 27 and Malaga city, 16 km, 19. From Puerto Marina you cruise off the Torremolinos beaches, La Carihuela and Los Álamos, or towards the bay of Malaga.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. Malaga airport is 10 minutes from Torremolinos and 15 from Puerto Marina, which makes Benalmádena the natural rental harbour for anyone staying here.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto Marina de Benalmádena
Reference harbour 7 km away; Torremolinos has no marina.Types of boat you can hire in Torremolinos
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / 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 Torremolinos
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a boat in Torremolinos?
Yes, a catamaran and skippered trips from the 3 companies registered in town, boarding at Puerto Marina; for bareboat and no-licence boats, Benalmádena, 7 km away, with 37 companies.
Do I need a licence?
The Torremolinos companies are skippered, so no. For a no-licence motorboat (up to 5 m and 15 hp) Benalmádena has nine companies advertising them; bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in Torremolinos?
The catamaran by the seat or €1,000–2,500 for the boat; a skippered trip from €600; a no-licence motorboat from Benalmádena, €120–250 a day. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where do boats leave from?
From Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, 7 km away, the reference harbour; some trips board directly from La Carihuela beach in summer.
Are there boat trips in Torremolinos?
Yes, the catamaran cruises of the local companies and the dolphin-watching trips from Puerto Marina. They are listed under the boat trips category.