French Riviera · France — 43.77°N, 7.50°E

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

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

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.

Menton (French Riviera) 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 Menton, live

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Our readings in Menton. At the 2026-10-04 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-03), 50 offers were published in Menton: the cheapest at €149, the median at €500 per day. Median by type: RIB €861, motorboat €517, sailboat €666, catamaran €10,000, yacht €11,520. License-free boat rental in Menton. Method and full figures →

Menton's waters, in practice

The last French roadstead before Italy, tucked between Cap Martin and the border, with the bay of Garavan as its natural shelter. Wind-wise: calm mornings followed by an easterly sea breeze that picks up after noon and raises a light chop across the bay.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: the Vieux Port below the old town and the Menton-Garavan marina, a stone’s throw from Italy. The local classics: the sandy bottoms off Cap Martin, the Sablettes beach, the bay of Roquebrune and — contract permitting — the Italian Riviera next door. High season: from June to September, when the Garavan bay fills up.

How it works

Enter your dates and party size: Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor in parallel, gathers the boats available in Menton and ranks them by real price. You then book directly on the platform, under its guarantees. Free, no sign-up.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a boat rental cost in Menton?

At the 2026-10-04 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-03), 50 offers were published in Menton: the cheapest at €149, the median at €500 per day. Median by type: RIB €861, motorboat €517, sailboat €666, catamaran €10,000, yacht €11,520. 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 Menton?

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 Menton?

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

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