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Hire Sailboat Jeanneau Sun odyssey 35 version 3 cabines dériveur France
France
New

Jeanneau - Sun odyssey 35 version 3 cabines dériveur | 8 people (2004)

8
8
Without a skipper

From £126 per day

Hire Sailboat Jeanneau First 26 QR France
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France
New

Jeanneau - First 26 QR | 5 people (1984)

5
4
With or without a skipper

From £80 per day

Hire RIB Bombard Bombard Explorer 600 Île d'Yeu
Île d'Yeu
4.8
 (21)

Bombard - Bombard Explorer 600 | 13 people (2019)

13
Without a skipper

From £301 per day

Hire RIB BRIG Navigator 610 Luxe La Forêt-Fouesnant
La Forêt-Fouesnant
4.9
 (17)

BRIG - Navigator 610 Luxe | 8 people (2019)

8
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £276 per day

Hire Motorboat Jeanneau Merry Fischer 695 Saint-Cyprien
Saint-Cyprien
5.0
 (12)

Jeanneau - Merry Fischer 695 | 8 people (2020)

8
1
Super owner
With or without a skipper

From £354 per day

Hire Motorboat Jeanneau Prestige 32 La Rochelle
La Rochelle
5.0
 (14)

Jeanneau - Prestige 32 | 7 people (2010)

7
4
Super owner
With a skipper

From £566 per day

Hire Catamaran Fountaine Pajot Mahé 36 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
5.0
 (20)

Fountaine Pajot - Mahé 36 | 10 people (2007)

10
7
Super owner
With a skipper

From £336 per day

Hire Catamaran catana bali 4.6 Bonifacio
Bonifacio
4.9
 (55)

catana - bali 4.6 | 1 person (2021)

1
6
Super owner
With a skipper

From £203 per day

Hire Sailboat Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 - 6 + 1 cab. France
France

Jeanneau - Sun Loft 47 - 6 + 1 cab. | 12 people (2020)

12
13
Without a skipper

Hire Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis 34 Quiberon
Quiberon
4.7
 (61)

Beneteau - Oceanis 34 | 8 people (2009)

8
6
With or without a skipper

From £122 per day

Hire RIB Highfield patrol 660 La Forêt-Fouesnant
La Forêt-Fouesnant
New

Highfield - patrol 660 | 12 people (2021)

12
Without a skipper

From £265 per day

Hire Motorboat Pacific Craft Open 670 Pornic
Pornic
4.7
 (6)

Pacific Craft - Open 670 | 10 people (2023)

10
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £305 per day

Hire Sailboat Viko S21 Vaux-sur-Seine
Vaux-sur-Seine
5.0
 (5)

Viko - S21 | 6 people (2021)

6
4
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £172 per day

Hire Sailboat louis van de wiel joshua France
France
4.7
 (7)

louis van de wiel - joshua | 5 people (1974)

5
5
With a skipper

From £156 per day

Hire Sailboat Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 Beaulieu-sur-Mer
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer
5.0
 (8)

Jeanneau - Sun Odyssey 469 | 10 people (2014)

10
10
Super owner
With a skipper

From £221 per day

Hire Sailboat Dufour Dufour 425 Grand Large 13007
13007
New

Dufour - Dufour 425 Grand Large | 8 people (2008)

8
6
With or without a skipper

From £253 per day

Hire Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis 411 CÉLÉBRATION France
France
New

Beneteau - Oceanis 411 CÉLÉBRATION | 8 people (2004)

8
6
With or without a skipper

From £240 per day

Hire Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis 41 Leucate
Leucate
4.0
 (12)

Beneteau - Oceanis 41 | 8 people (2013)

8
6
Without a skipper

From £199 per day

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Everything you need to know about boat rental in France


How much does it cost to rent a boat in France?

The price of renting a boat in France can vary quite a bit. There are many factors to take into account, including the type of vessel, the size of the boat, the area of the country, and the time of year. Of course, the price will also depend on whether the boat is rented with a skipper or not.

In general, though, it is cheaper to rent a boat during the low season, when a small sailboat can cost £1,000 per week. Without a skipper, expect to pay between £150 and £300 per day. Small motorboats are available from £80 per day, while larger vessels - holding a maximum of 12 people - cost about £650 per day.

What are the best areas for renting canal boats in France?

France is a great country for renting a river boat and sailing the canals. The Canal du Midi connects the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and passes through stunning cities including Toulouse and Carcassonne. Sailors will have plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.

The Burgundy region also contains several canals, and is an ideal destination for wine lovers. The canal system here has plenty of locks to navigate, so you might want to charter a boat with a skipper who can offer you an experienced helping hand. Alternatively, if it's peace and quiet you're looking for, rent a boat and head for the Canal de à Brest in Brittany, where the waters are calm and the landscapes are beautiful. Of course, no trip to Brittany would be complete without indulging in the delicious crepes the region is famous for.

The climate for boat rental France

The geographical diversity of France makes that there are different climates according to the regions. The summer months, from July to September, will be preferable for sailing aboard a rental boat under the sun. On the northern coast, you will enjoy an ocean climate, soft and wet, very different from what you can find on the Côte d'Azur, which is characterised by its Mediterranean climate, synonymous with high temperatures and heat during summer in France. Sailing conditions in the Mediterranean Sea change easily. Usually, winds blow from the West, North West and East. The winds of the Mediterranean Sea are numerous and have different names depending on their direction. 

Useful tips for renting a boat in France

How to reach your boat from abroad? France has many airports such as; Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Paris, Orly airport in Paris, Saint-Exupéry airport in Lyon, Marseille Provence Airport in Marseille, Blagnac airport in Toulouse or Nantes Atlantique airport in Nantes.
Another interesting option is by train. You can reach your boat rental in France by taking advantage of the high-speed lines, the largest network in Europe and the second largest in the world.

Good to know

Available boats:10377 boats available
Popular types of boats:Motorboat, RIB, Sailboat
Skipper: £267 per day
Low season cost: £428 per day
High season cost: £457 per day
Brands:Dufour, Marinello, and more

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