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🛶 Kayak Rental

Single and double sit-on-top kayaks for rent by the hour on Playa del Carmen's beach.

Price

$15–$35

Duration

1-4 hours

Season

year-round

Good for

Families

What to expect

Single and double sit-on-top kayaks rented from beach clubs and Aloha Paddle Club
Flexible rentals from one hour to full day
Life jackets included; calm mornings best for beginners
Reef and rock formations reachable within a short paddle north of the ferry pier
Portable kayak rental delivery services (Cloud of Goods) also operate in town

💵 Price check: Beach concessions ~$15-25/hr single, $25-35 double; Aloha Paddle Club comparable

Good to know

Expect to pay between $15 and $35 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Beach concessions ~$15-25/hr single, $25-35 double; Aloha Paddle Club comparable.

Plan for 1-4 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring swimwear, water shoes, a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen — everything else (board, paddle, leash, life vest) is provided.

Sessions move to the first calm window of the day — mornings are glassy most of the year — or reschedule free if the sea is up.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Single and double sit-on-top kayaks rented from beach clubs and Aloha Paddle Club Flexible rentals from one hour to full day Life jackets included; calm mornings best for beginners

from $15–$35 USD

Tell us your dates — we confirm availability and the best current price with the operator. No prepayment, no markup.