How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Yacht for a Day? (October 2026 Prices)
By BoatRental.com · Published October 12, 2026 · Updated October 12, 2026
Renting a yacht for a day costs $3,499 to $11,769 on BoatRental.com, based on the 14 crewed yachts listed with a day rate on October 12, 2026. The median is $6,049. Every one comes with a captain and crew, and each listing says fuel, staff and gratuity are billed separately, so budget above the listed rate.
How much does a yacht cost to rent for a day, by length?
Length sets a rough price floor, but it does not set the price. The 40- to 49-foot yachts listed on October 12, 2026 run $3,499 to $5,490 a day, and everything from 50 feet up starts at $5,000. Inside those brackets the spread is wide: a 61-foot Sirena in Palm Beach lists at $5,000, while a 52-foot yacht in the Hamptons lists at $10,199.
Market and the individual boat move the number too. Read the table as the range you should expect to see, then compare the specific boats.
| Length | Yachts | Lowest | Median | Highest | Listed guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40–49 ft | 5 | $3,499 | $4,499 | $5,490 | 10–13 |
| 50–59 ft | 4 | $6,499 | $6,999 | $10,199 | 13 |
| 60–79 ft | 4 | $5,000 | $6,445 | $10,199 | 12–13 |
| 122 ft event yacht | 1 | $11,769 | $11,769 | $11,769 | 85 |
Are yachts cheaper to rent in the Hamptons or Palm Beach?
The nine yachts listed in the Hamptons run $4,499 to $11,769 a day, with a median of $6,499. The five in Palm Beach run $3,499 to $7,290, with a median of $5,000.
The same model can carry a different rate in each market: a 44-foot Solaris lists at $5,490 out of Sag Harbor and at $3,499 out of Palm Beach. The two markets also run in different seasons, June to September in the Hamptons and November to April in Palm Beach, so check the season on each market page before you compare them.
| Market | Yachts | Lowest | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamptons, NY | 9 | $4,499 | $6,499 | $11,769 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 5 | $3,499 | $5,000 | $7,290 |
How much does a yacht cost per person?
Divided across a full boat, most of these yachts cost $269 to $785 per guest for the day. Thirteen of the 14 are listed for 10 to 13 guests, so the per-person figure depends mostly on the day rate. The exception is the 122-foot event yacht, listed for up to 85 guests, which works out to about $138 each.
Those are listed day rates divided by listed capacity, before fuel, staff and gratuity. A smaller group pays the same day rate, so its per-person cost is higher.
| Yacht | Departs from | Day rate | Listed guests | Per guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 ft Solaris | Palm Beach | $3,499 | 13 | $269 |
| 40 ft Bellini | Sag Harbor | $4,499 | 12 | $375 |
| 61 ft Sirena Fly | Palm Beach | $5,000 | 12 | $417 |
| 57 ft Okean | East Hampton | $6,499 | 13 | $500 |
| 62 ft Pershing | Sag Harbor | $10,199 | 13 | $785 |
| 122 ft event yacht | Sag Harbor | $11,769 | 85 | $138 |
What does a yacht day rate include?
Every yacht in these tables comes with a captain and crew. Each listing also states that the price is the operator’s charter rate and that fuel, staff and gratuity are billed separately under the operator’s terms. Before you send a request, ask the operator for a fuel estimate, their gratuity expectation and which crew or staff costs sit outside the rate.
Other listings are priced differently. A 50-foot classic motor yacht in Marina del Rey lists at $350 an hour, and that listing says its price includes the captain, fuel and docking fees. Always read what the specific listing includes rather than assuming.
BoatRental.com charges renters no platform booking fee. For the US listings in this snapshot, the operator’s platform fee is 12%, deducted from the boat price. Fuel, staff and gratuity listed separately are additional operator costs, so the base rate is not an all-inclusive total.
Can you rent a yacht for half a day or a few hours?
None of the 14 day-rate yachts lists a half-day price; each is priced by the full day. If you want a shorter trip, ask the operator before you request one, and ask at the same time how many hours on the water the day rate covers, because the listings do not say.
Hourly pricing does exist. The Marina del Rey yacht described above runs a standard three-hour itinerary, which comes to $1,050 at its $350 hourly rate; a four-hour charter is $1,400.
What is the cheapest boat for a large group?
If the goal is to get a large group on the water rather than to be on a yacht, the cheapest options per guest listed here are a catamaran and a party boat. A 63-foot catamaran in Palm Beach lists at $2,750 a day for up to 40 guests, about $69 each. A 50-foot party boat with a beach club in Sag Harbor lists at $5,199 for up to 49 guests, about $106 each.
Not every catamaran is a group bargain. Two 36-foot catamarans in the Hamptons list at $3,499 and $3,799 for up to 13 guests each, about $269 and $292 a guest, no cheaper than the lowest-priced yachts.
How do you book a yacht for a day?
You send a request for your date, and the operator accepts it, declines it or proposes a different price for your trip, which you can accept or decline; nothing books instantly. You are not charged when you send a request, and your dates are not held while the operator decides. If the operator has not answered within 72 hours, the request expires and nothing is charged.
Before you send a request, use “Message the operator” on the listing to settle fuel, gratuity, hours and route. Those are the operator’s terms, and the listings do not spell all of them out.
Where these numbers come from
These figures are a snapshot of every published listing on BoatRental.com on October 12, 2026, excluding example listings. A “yacht” is a boat its operator classified as a yacht, and the tables use the listed full-day rate and the listed guest capacity. All 14 day-rate yachts are listed by one charter operator, Yacht Hampton, in the Hamptons and Palm Beach. Read them as real asking prices from one fleet, not a survey of the whole market. Prices change, so check the listing for the current rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private yacht rental?
On BoatRental.com, the 14 private crewed yachts listed with a day rate on October 12, 2026 cost $3,499 to $11,769 for a day, with a median of $6,049. Each comes with a captain and crew, and each listing says fuel, staff and gratuity are billed separately by the operator.
How much is a 4 hour yacht rental?
On BoatRental.com on October 12, 2026, the 14 day-rate yachts are priced by the full day, with no half-day or four-hour price. The one hourly yacht, a 50-foot motor yacht in Marina del Rey, lists at $350 an hour with the captain and fuel included, which is $1,400 for four hours.
How much is a yacht rental in Florida?
On BoatRental.com, the five yachts listed in Palm Beach, Florida on October 12, 2026 run $3,499 to $7,290 a day, with a median of $5,000, for 10 to 13 listed guests. A 63-foot catamaran there lists at $2,750 a day for up to 40 guests.
Is fuel included in a yacht rental?
It depends on the listing. On BoatRental.com on October 12, 2026, all 14 day-rate yachts list fuel, staff and gratuity as billed separately under the operator’s terms, while the hourly Marina del Rey yacht includes fuel and docking fees in its rate. Check the listing before you send a request.
Are yacht day charters all-inclusive?
None of the 14 day-rate yachts listed on BoatRental.com on October 12, 2026 is all-inclusive. Each comes with a captain and crew, but its listing says fuel, staff and gratuity are billed separately. Ask the operator for those figures before you send a request.
Is there a booking fee on top of the listed price?
BoatRental.com charges renters no platform booking fee. For the US listings in this snapshot, the operator’s platform fee is 12%, deducted from the boat price. Operator extras such as fuel, staff and gratuity can be payable separately. In supported direct-settle markets outside the US, there is no platform fee; the parties settle directly.