Costa Blanca · Marina Baixa
Boat hire in Villajoyosa
Boat hire in Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa): 2 companies registered, one of them with boat rental as its main business, jet skis from the beach; the area's fleet is in Benidorm, 10 km away, with 11, and Altea, 20 km, with 43. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 2
- 1 with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The boat hire company in Villajoyosa
Hiring a boat in Villajoyosa
Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa) has a fishing and leisure harbour but almost no boat rental companies: the town's water sport is jet skis from the beach, with one operator topping 1,800 Google reviews. To hire a motorboat, a sailing boat or a skippered trip, the Marina Baixa's fleet is in Benidorm, 10 km away, with 11 companies, and above all in Altea, 20 km, with 43. From Villajoyosa by sea, Benidorm island is about 6 miles and the coast towards El Campello, with the coves of El Xarco and L'Amerador, under 5.
The season runs from April to October, with a breeze on summer afternoons. Villajoyosa is a good harbour to berth in and a quiet starting point; to choose a boat, Altea.
Ports and departure areas
Port de la Vila Joiosa
Fishing and leisure harbour of the town, with no rental companies based there.Types of boat you can hire in Villajoyosa
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Price
- €120 – 250 / 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 Villajoyosa
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.
Univers Nautica
Boat trips and excursions
Som de mar
Vila Sailing - Alquiler de velero en Villajoyosa
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a boat in Villajoyosa?
Jet skis from the beach, yes; for a motorboat or sailing boat, Benidorm (11 companies, 10 km) or Altea (43, 20 km).
Do I need a licence?
Jet skis go with an instructor or a navigation licence. A motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp from Benidorm or Altea needs no licence in daylight near the coast; bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in the area?
Jet skis by the 20- or 30-minute slot; a no-licence motorboat from Benidorm or Altea, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Villajoyosa?
South-west to the coves of El Xarco and L'Amerador towards El Campello, under 5 miles, or north-east past the Paradís beach to Benidorm island, about 6; the colourful houses of the old town are best seen from the water.
Are there boat trips in Villajoyosa?
Some scheduled coast cruises from the harbour in summer; the big offer is in Benidorm. They are listed under the boat trips category.