9 ports compared
Boat rental on the French Riviera: every port compared
From Menton to Porquerolles, the Riviera holds Europe's largest rental fleet: RIBs for the Estérel calanques, motorboats for Pampelonne, yachts for the bay of Cannes. The same boats list at different prices depending on the platform — precisely what Boat-Comparator surfaces.
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When to sail on the French Riviera
Peak season runs July–August: book early on the Riviera and in Corsica. Spring and September bring calmer seas and gentler prices.
Rental ports on the French Riviera
- Boat rental Monaco Riviera
- Boat rental Sainte-Maxime Golfe de Saint-Tropez
- Boat rental Saint-Tropez Golfe de Saint-Tropez
- Boat rental Cavalaire-sur-Mer Var
- Boat rental Le Lavandou Var
- Boat rental Hyères Var
- Boat rental Toulon Var
- Boat rental Sanary-sur-Mer Var
- Boat rental Bandol Var
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boat rental cost on the French Riviera?
Roughly €100–250 per day license-free, €200–600 for a RIB, €1,500–8,000 per week for a sailboat or catamaran depending on season. Prices vary markedly by port and platform — exactly what Boat-Comparator compares live.
Which port should I choose on the French Riviera?
Monaco, Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Tropez, Cavalaire-sur-Mer…: each base opens different waters. The port pages below detail price ranges and the boats available by day or by week.