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Boat hire in Salou
10 boat hire companies in Salou, all with boat rental as their main business, based at the Port de Salou by Levante beach. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 10
- all 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 10 boat hire companies in Salou
Hiring a boat in Salou
Salou has 10 boat rental companies, all dedicated to rental, with day motorboats, jet skis (two companies), skippered hire (two) and fishing charters. The trip is Cap de Salou, with the coves of Cala Crancs, Cala Font and the Penya Tallada, under 2 miles from the harbour and sheltered from the north wind; with a full day, the Cambrils coast to the south or Tarragona to the north. Cambrils, 7 km away, has 12 more companies and the harbour with the biggest choice on the Costa Daurada.
The season runs from May to September. Salou lies south of the tramontana zone and has a calm sea most of the summer; the breeze comes in at midday. There are scheduled boat trips round the cape for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Port de Salou
Marina next to Levante beach, base for the motorboats and fishing charters.Types of boat you can hire in Salou
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
- 2 advertise it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Salou
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.
Boat trips and excursions
Despedidas Salou Events
Boat Party Salou
Creuers Costa Daurada
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Salou?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: one company advertises them. Bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (two companies); jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence.
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Salou?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a skippered boat from €600; fishing charters by the seat or the boat. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Salou?
Round Cap de Salou to Cala Crancs, Cala Font and the Penya Tallada, all under 2 miles and sheltered from the north; with a full day, south to Cambrils or north to Tarragona and the Punta de la Móra.
Can I hire a fishing boat?
Yes, Salou has fishing charters with skipper and tackle, by the seat or the whole boat, mostly half-day trips off the cape. Ask for them by name in the listing.
Are there boat trips in Salou?
Yes, scheduled trips round Cap de Salou and to Cambrils from the harbour. They are listed under the boat trips category.