Catalonia · Costa Brava
Boat hire in Palamos
29 boat hire companies in Palamos, 24 of them with boat rental as their main business, 19 of them within 500 m of Marina Palamós next to the old town. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 29
- 24 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The 24 boat hire companies in Palamós
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Hiring a boat in Palamós
Palamós is, with Roses, the harbour with the most rental companies on the Costa Brava: 29, of which 19 are within 500 m of Marina Palamós, the marina beside the old town. From here you head for the Palafrugell coves (Calella, Llafranc, Tamariu, under 5 miles) and for Platja d'Aro and Sant Feliu to the south. Six companies advertise sailing boats, three skippered hire and two no-licence boats; Palamós is above all a harbour of day motorboats and RIBs.
The season runs from May to September. Palamós sits on the central stretch of the Costa Brava, less exposed to the tramontana than the Bay of Roses and Cap de Creus, so it can still go out on days when the north is closed. There are scheduled boat trips to the Begur coves for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Marina Palamós
Marina next to the old town, in the middle of the Costa Brava. 19 rental companies within 500 m.Port de Palamós
Fishing and commercial harbour. 7 rental companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Palamós
Sailing boat
- Requirement
- ICC / RYA Day Skipper, or a skipper
- Companies
- 6 advertise them
- Price
- €400 – 1,500 / 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
- 3 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
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)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Palamós
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.
DIVATEAMFISHING CHARTERS
GeneralNautic 94 S.L
Marina Cafè Palamós
Palamós Charter
Sport Nàutic Empordà Costa Brava S L
Boat trips and excursions
Tela Marinera
Mar a la Vista - Palamós - Traditional Boat Tours
Magic
Magic Catamarans - Palamós
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Palamos?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: two companies advertise them. RIBs over that size and sailing boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (three companies).
How much does a boat cost in Palamos?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a sailing boat, €400–1,500 depending on whether it is skippered. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Which coves can I reach from Palamos?
Cala s'Alguer and Castell just outside the harbour, then Calella, Llafranc and Tamariu towards Begur, all under 5 miles north; Platja d'Aro and Sant Feliu to the south.
What about the tramontana in Palamos?
It reaches here weaker than in Roses: on a moderate north wind Palamós still sails, hugging the coast south of Cap de Sant Sebastià. On a strong one, nobody goes out.
Can I hire for half a day in Palamos?
Yes, most companies offer morning or afternoon slots of four hours at roughly 60–70% of the day rate; mornings are calmer and fill first in August.