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Boat hire in L'Escala
14 boat hire companies in L'Escala, 12 of them with boat rental as their main business, all within 500 m of the Club Nàutic marina and the old harbour of La Clota. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 14
- 12 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 12 boat hire companies in L'Escala
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Hiring a boat in L'Escala
L'Escala sits at the southern end of the Bay of Roses, next to the ruins of Empúries, and its 14 rental companies work from the Club Nàutic marina, with 14 companies within 500 m, and the old harbour of La Clota. It is a varied fleet: two companies advertise no-licence boats, two sailing boats, two catamarans, two skippered hire and two jet skis. From the harbour you head south to the Montgó and Montgrí coves, under 3 miles, or to the Medes islands, about 6, and north to the beaches of Empúries and Sant Martí. L'Estartit, 9 km away, adds 18 companies and is the base for the Medes.
The season runs from May to September. L'Escala is the part of the Bay of Roses most sheltered from the tramontana by the Montgrí massif, and usually holds up better than Roses on north-wind days. There are scheduled boat trips to the Medes for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Port esportiu de l'Escala
Marina run by the Club Nàutic according to its listing. 14 rental companies within 500 m.Port de la Clota
Old harbour beside the village. 14 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in L'Escala
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)
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / day (indicative)
Catamaran
- Requirement
- Usually skippered
- Companies
- 2 advertise them
- Price
- €1,000 – 2,500 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 2 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in L'Escala
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.
ATON SD PRIVATE CRUISES & SCIENTIFICAL DIVE
Nàutica Carreras SL
Boat trips and excursions
BOIRETA BOAT EXPERIENCE COSTA BRAVA
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in L'Escala?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: two companies advertise them. Sailing boats, catamarans and the Medes with a bigger boat need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (two companies).
How much does a boat cost in L'Escala?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Can I get to the Medes islands from L'Escala?
Yes, they are about 6 miles south round the Montgrí, with a licence or skipper; the reserve rules apply (buoys only, speed limit). L'Estartit, opposite the islands, is the closer base.
Where do boats leave from?
From the Port esportiu de l'Escala, run by the Club Nàutic according to its listing, or the old harbour of La Clota by the village; all 14 companies are within 500 m of both.
Are there boat trips in L'Escala?
Yes, scheduled trips to the Medes and along the Montgrí coast from the harbour. They are listed under the boat trips category.