Lake George Boat Rentals & Jet Ski Rentals

Lake George boat rentals and jet ski rentals put you at the helm on a lake known for its islands, bays, and mountain views. Rental companies around the region offer everything from easygoing pontoons to fishing skiffs and performance bowriders, plus jet skis and water toys on nearby waters.

Rental options in the area include:

Pontoon and tritoon boats for families and groups
Bowriders and deck boats for tubing and waterskiing
Fishing boats and skiffs
Jet skis, WaveRunners, and paddle craft

Pontoon Boat Rentals in Lake George Village

Pontoons are a popular pick for first-time renters, with plenty of seating and a slower, steadier ride.

On Canada Street in Lake George Village, Lake George Boat Rentals rents pontoon boats in three sizes for different groups. Staff members walk renters through the basics before they head out. The company also offers captained charters for up to eight people in two- or four-hour blocks, with a splash pad, island picnic permits, and ice for your cooler included.

Boat Rentals in Diamond Point and Bolton Landing

Heading north on Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N), more rental companies line the lake's western shore.

In Diamond Point, about 4.5 miles from both Lake George Village and Bolton Landing, family-owned Little Harbor Boat Company rents boats by the hour, day, or week. Its fleet includes:

20-, 22-, and 24-foot bowriders for cruising, tubing, and waterskiing
A 20-foot deck boat seating 8 to 10
A 23-foot tritoon, suitable for families and tubing
An 18-foot fishing skiff

Every rental starts with safety and navigation education, and tubes, waterskis, and wakeboards are available to rent.

In Bolton Landing, Chic's Marina & Boat Rental has served Lake George boaters for more than 50 years. Rentals include Boston Whalers, pontoons, Carolina Skiffs, WaveRunners, and jet skis, all equipped with U.S. Coast Guard approved gear. Visitors can also book banana boat rides and fishing charters, and an independent waterski and wakeboard school operates on site.

Jet Skis and Water Toys in Lake Luzerne

About 10 miles from Lake George Village, River Ridin' rents jet skis and a 10-person pontoon on the Hudson River in Lake Luzerne. Jet ski rentals include gas and a training course, and pontoon rentals include gas and a tube.

For a slower pace, River Ridin' also rents kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats, pedal bikes, and an aqua trike, and it runs lazy river rafting trips. It's open daily from Memorial Day through mid-September.