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Boat rental in Platja d'Aro
11 boat rental companies in Platja d'Aro (Castell-Platja d'Aro), 10 of them with boat rental as their main business, 9 of them within 500 m of Port d'Aro. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 11
- 10 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 10 boat hire companies in Castell-Platja d'Aro
Hiring a boat in Castell-Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro has 11 boat rental companies, nine of them within 500 m of Port d'Aro, the marina at the mouth of the Ridaura. It is a day-boat fleet: trips south to the S'Agaró coves (Sa Conca, Cala Pedrosa) and Sant Feliu, under 3 miles, or north to Cala Rovira and Palamós. One company advertises no-licence boats and another skippered hire; for sailing boats or groups, Palamós, 8 km away, has 29 companies.
The season runs from May to September. This central stretch of the Costa Brava is less exposed to the tramontana than the Bay of Roses, and holds up on days when the north is closed. In summer the garbí breeze comes in at midday. There are scheduled boat trips to the coves for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Port d'Aro
Marina at the mouth of the Ridaura, in Platja d'Aro. 9 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Castell-Platja d'Aro
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)
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 Castell-Platja d'Aro
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.
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Companies whose main activity is something else (school, chandlery, trips) but which also offer hire.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to rent a boat in Platja d'Aro?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them. Bigger RIBs need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (one company).
How much does a boat cost in Platja d'Aro?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Platja d'Aro?
South round the point to Sa Conca, Cala Pedrosa and Sant Feliu, under 3 miles; north to Cala Rovira, Cala del Pi and Palamós, about 5 miles. Sandy anchorages in the coves.
Where do boats leave from?
From Port d'Aro, the marina at the mouth of the Ridaura at the south end of the beach, with 9 companies within 500 m.
Are there boat trips in Platja d'Aro?
Yes, scheduled trips along the coves to Palamós and Sant Feliu from Port d'Aro. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Can I rent for half a day in Platja d'Aro?
Yes, most companies offer four-hour slots, morning or afternoon, at about two-thirds of the day rate; mornings are calmer and fill first in August.
What is Sa Conca?
The enclosed sandy cove of S'Agaró just south of Platja d'Aro, with the villas of the 1920s garden estate above it; a mile from the marina and the usual first stop.