Brittany · France — 48.65°N, 2.03°W

Boat rental in Saint-Malo: observed prices, with or without a license

Q: Do I need a license to rent a boat in Saint-Malo?

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.

Saint-Malo (Brittany) 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-Malo, 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-Malo. At the 2026-10-03 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-02), 46 offers were published in Saint-Malo: the cheapest at €75, the median at €350 per day. Median by type: RIB €387, motorboat €259, sailboat €428, catamaran €656. License-free boat rental in Saint-Malo. Method and full figures →

Saint-Malo's waters, in practice

The bay of Saint-Malo and its island forts, subject to one of the greatest tidal ranges in Europe. Wind-wise: a prevailing westerly and tidal streams that redraw the bay every six hours.

Departures, day-trip classics and season

Departures: the Bas-Sablons marina in Saint-Servan and the lock-protected Vauban basin below the ramparts. The local classics: Dinard and the Rance river, Cézembre island and the Petit and Grand Bé forts, then Chausey one crossing away. High season: from May to September, with the big spring tides a show in themselves.

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 Saint-Malo and ranks them by real price. You then book directly on the platform, under its guarantees. Free, no sign-up.

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-Malo?

At the 2026-10-03 reading (for a day out on 2026-11-02), 46 offers were published in Saint-Malo: the cheapest at €75, the median at €350 per day. Median by type: RIB €387, motorboat €259, sailboat €428, catamaran €656. 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-Malo?

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-Malo?

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

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Boat rental in Saint-Malo: observed prices, with or without a license

Saint-Malo's waters, in practice

Departures, day-trip classics and season

How it works

Frequently asked questions

Would you rather go through a professional?

By boat type in Saint-Malo

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