No license required
License-free boat rental: compare every destination
No license? No problem: boats of 6 hp and under rent freely, from €100 a day. Boat-Comparator compares license-free offers from Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor live across 103 destinations.
Frequently asked questions
Which boats can you rent without a license?
In France, any boat whose engine does not exceed 6 hp (4.5 kW): open hulls of 5-6 metres, 4-6 people, daytime navigation on sheltered water. A 15-minute pontoon briefing is all it takes.
How much does a license-free rental cost?
€100–250 per day depending on destination and season, fuel often included on these small engines. Prices vary between platforms: Boat-Comparator compares them live.
Where is it best?
Sheltered waters: the Gulf of Morbihan, Arcachon Bay, the Thau lagoon, the Toulon roadstead, the Lérins islands, Porquerolles — anywhere the coast offers coves within two miles.