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Vendée · France — 46.70°N, 1.94°W

Boat rental in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: observed prices, with or without a license

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (Vendée) 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. At the 2026-10-18 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-17), 38 offers were published in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: the cheapest at €118, the median at €304 per day. Median by type: RIB €280, motorboat €327, sailboat €350. License-free boat rental in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Method and full figures →

Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie's waters, in practice

The mouth of the Vie river on the Vendée corniche, with the Île d’Yeu straight offshore. Wind-wise: an oceanic westerly regime, the channel entrance negotiated with tide and swell.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: Port la Vie, on the channel between Saint-Gilles and Croix-de-Vie. The local classics: the Île d’Yeu and Port-Joinville some ten miles out, the Vendée corniche and the long Saint-Jean-de-Monts beach. High season: from June to September, with the Saint-Gilles sardine as the gourmet stopover.

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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?

At the 2026-10-18 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-17), 38 offers were published in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie: the cheapest at €118, the median at €304 per day. Median by type: RIB €280, motorboat €327, sailboat €350. 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?

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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?

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

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