Lake Lanier Boat Rentals
Don't own a boat yet? Here's where to rent a pontoon, party barge, ski boat or jet ski for the day.
Where to rent
Boat rentals around the lake
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, Buford — south end
Harbor Landing Marina
Pontoons, tritoons, double-decker party barges, tubes
One of the biggest rental fleets on the lake, right inside the resort. Great for groups and big days out; book early for summer weekends and holidays.
Visit their siteLanier Islands, Buford — south end
Port of Indecision Marina
Tritoons, picnic pontoons, double-decker party barges
The resort's covered marina beside LandShark Cove. Renters must be 21 with a driver's license and credit card.
Visit their siteLandShark Landing, Lanier Islands — south end
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Rentals
Jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards
Seasonal personal-watercraft and paddle rentals right on the resort beach, typically from April.
Visit their siteHoliday Marina, Buford — south end
Aqua Sports Adventures
Bowriders, ski boats, pontoons, tubes and water mats
Family-run rental company at Holiday Marina since 1995 — the pick if you want to ski or tube rather than just cruise.
Visit their sitePort Royale Marina, Gainesville — north lake
Paradise Rental Boats
Pontoons, ski and wake boats, jet skis
Large rental fleet at Port Royale, steps from Pelican Pete's — easy to make a lunch-by-boat day of it.
Visit their siteAqualand Marina, Flowery Branch — mid-lake
Safe Harbor Aqualand rentals
Pontoons and day boats
Rentals out of one of the largest inland marinas in the country, with Pig Tales right on the dock.
Visit their sitePilgrim Mill Road, Cumming — west side
Bait Shack Watersports
Pontoons, jet skis, water toys
Forsyth-side rentals for anyone coming up GA-400 — skips the I-985 weekend traffic.
Visit their siteWhat you'll need to rent
Boater education is required
Georgia requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1998 to complete boater education. Most rental companies have you take a short state-approved rental course or video before you leave the dock.
Age and ID
Most marinas require the driver to be 21 with a valid driver's license and a major credit card.
Book early in summer
Weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day sell out, and July and holiday weekends carry peak pricing. Weekdays and spring or fall are much easier — and cheaper.
Check cancellation and weather rules
Most companies only waive fees for dangerous weather as judged by marina staff. Read the policy before you book.
Fleets, prices and rules change every season — confirm directly with the rental company.
Renting every weekend?
A lot of our lake buyers started as renters. A home in a neighborhood with a community dock can cost less than you'd think — we're happy to show you.