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Boat hire in Mataró
6 boat hire companies in Mataró, 3 of them with boat rental as their main business, 5 of them within 500 m of the Port de Mataró. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 6
- 3 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 2,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 3 boat hire companies in Mataró
Hiring a boat in Mataró
Mataró has the largest marina in the Maresme and a small rental fleet: 6 companies, 5 of them within 500 m of the harbour, with a sailing boat, a catamaran and day motorboats. It is the base for the Maresme coast, long open beach between Premià and Arenys de Mar, 10 km away with 8 more companies; with a licence and a full day, Barcelona is about 15 miles south. The city is 30 minutes from Barcelona by train, with the station a step from the harbour.
The season runs from May to September, with a calm sea in the morning and the garbí in the afternoon. For no-licence boats there is more choice in Arenys and, above all, on the Costa Brava.
Ports and departure areas
Port de Mataró
Largest marina in the Maresme, next to the station. 5 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Mataró
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Companies
- 1 advertises them
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / 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 Mataró
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.
Caralvent Escola Nàutica, Club de Navegació i Experiències
SUP & SAIL
STIL NÀUTIC
Boat trips and excursions
Sea Souls
Veler Mataró
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Mataró?
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 catamaran go with a skipper or an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in Mataró?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500; the catamaran, €1,000–2,500 or by the seat. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Mataró?
North along the beaches to Arenys de Mar and Canet, about 6 miles, or south to Premià and El Masnou; Barcelona is 15 miles with a licence. Open coast with sandy anchorages.
How do I get there from Barcelona?
The R1 train from Plaça Catalunya to Mataró, about 35 minutes, with the marina across the road from the station; by car, the C-32 in half an hour.
Are there boat trips in Mataró?
Some catamaran cruises along the Maresme in summer from the marina. They are listed under the boat trips category.
What is the Port de Mataró?
The biggest marina in the Maresme, with over 1,000 berths, a boatyard, restaurants and the sailing school, right beside the station and the beach.
Is Mataró good for beginners?
Reasonably: the harbour mouth is wide and the coast is straight sandy beach with no rocks, but there are no coves to aim for and the afternoon garbí builds a chop, so book a morning slot and stay within a couple of miles.