Basque Country · France — 43.36°N, 1.77°W

Boat rental in Hendaye: observed prices, with or without a license

Q: Do I need a license to rent a boat in Hendaye?

In France, motorboats rent license-free up to 6 hp (4.5 kW) ; above that, the French coastal license or an equivalent title is required. Sail needs no license at all. Operators check papers at the pontoon — if in doubt about a specific model, ask for the engine's real power before booking.

Hendaye (Basque Country) is one of the busiest rental ports on the French coast — yet each platform only shows its own catalogue. Boat-Comparator queries them all in a single search and ranks the offers by real price.

Boats available in Hendaye, live

Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor queried right now, sorted by price. You book on the platform, with no added fees.

Our readings in Hendaye. At the 2026-10-15 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-14), 43 offers were published in Hendaye: the cheapest at €120, the median at €375 per day. Median by type: RIB €259, motorboat €459, sailboat €314, catamaran €13,600. License-free boat rental in Hendaye. Method and full figures →

Hendaye's waters, in practice

The Txingudi bay at the mouth of the Bidassoa, the liquid border between France and Spain. Wind-wise: Atlantic swell damped by the bay — the most sheltered on the Basque coast — with westerly breezes.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: the Hendaye marina, facing Hondarribia. The local classics: the Deux Jumeaux rocks below the Basque corniche, Spanish Hondarribia and the coast towards Cape Higuer. High season: from June to September, two countries in a single outing.

How it works

One search, four catalogues: Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor at the same moment, gathers the boats available in Hendaye and sorts them by real price. Booking then happens with the operator, under its guarantees — free, no account.

Not sure which platform to trust? Read our comparison and our detailed reviews: Click&Boat, SamBoat, Boataround, GlobeSailor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat rental cost in Hendaye?

At the 2026-10-15 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-14), 43 offers were published in Hendaye: the cheapest at €120, the median at €375 per day. Median by type: RIB €259, motorboat €459, sailboat €314, catamaran €13,600. Boat-Comparator compares the real prices published by the platforms at the time of your search.

Do I need a license to rent a boat in Hendaye?

In France, motorboats rent license-free up to 6 hp (4.5 kW); above that, the French coastal license or an equivalent title is required. Sail needs no license at all. Operators check papers at the pontoon — if in doubt about a specific model, ask for the engine's real power before booking.

Which platforms list boats in Hendaye?

Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor live, showing price, photo, rating and booking link for every offer.

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