10 Best Paddleboard Rental Companies in Austin

Lady Bird Lake Rentals & Tours rents paddleboards and kayaks for outings on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Beginners receive an introduction to using the equipment, and rentals can include dry bags and waterproof phone cases for time on the water. It suits visitors and locals planning a relaxed paddle toward destinations such as Barton Springs or the Congress Bridge.

Wake Riderz Boat Rental Lake Austin offers private, captained pontoon rentals departing from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp beneath the Pennybacker Bridge. Guests can choose two-, three- or four-hour outings and sunset cruises for sightseeing, swimming, floating or relaxing, with boats accommodating up to 13 passengers. Rentals include a captain, safety gear, shading, Bluetooth audio, a cooler and floating lily pad.

Shreddy Surf Lessons offers boat rentals and wakesurfing lessons on Lake Travis in Austin. Its activities also include wakeboarding and foiling, with instruction suited to different ability levels. The business pairs curated surf boats and captains with coaching, making it a fit for visitors, families and groups planning time on the water.

Austin Rowing Club offers hourly kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided tours and rowing programs on Austin’s waterways. Guided options include sunset bat tours and downtown-to-Barton Springs tours, while the club also provides team-building events for groups of 8 to 16. The nonprofit community rowing club offers programs for juniors, adults and masters.

Austin Paddleboard & Kayak rents kayaks and paddleboards for outings on the lake near Lakeway. It suits first-time paddlers, families and friends looking for a relaxed day on the water, with helpful guidance and equipment described as being in good condition. Reviews also describe beer sales and a smooth rental process.

ATX Wake Adventures is a boat rental service operating from the Austin area, with outings on Lake Austin and Lake Travis. Trips can include tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and surfing, and captains provide instruction for beginners. Boats are described as clean and spacious, with coolers, ice, and water provided; family groups and celebrations such as bachelorette parties are natural fits.

Austin Paddle Shack rents kayaks, paddleboards and safety equipment for lake excursions, with both tandem and single kayaks available. The outfitter also provides guided experiences, including bat-viewing trips. Adjustable equipment and patient guidance make it suitable for first-time paddlers, families and larger groups.

Adventure Crate by Greenbelt Outdoors at Jessica Hollis Park provides convenient water-equipment rentals beside the lake. Paddleboards, kayaks, paddles and life jackets are available through a reservation-based process, with access, setup and return handled through the rental system. The 24-hour rental option suits visitors planning a longer day on the water.

Rowing Dock rents kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards on an hourly basis, and also offers group events and lessons. The Austin outfitter provides equipment and life jackets, with staff helping visitors get set up on the water. It suits families, solo paddlers and groups looking for a short lake outing or instruction.

Zilker Park Boat Rentals provides canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards for outings on the water, with life jackets available in a range of sizes. The rental works well for families and first-time paddlers, and staff help customers launch and return boats. From the water, visitors can take in Austin skyline views and nearby nature while planning a route suited to their rental time.