Best Kayak Rentals & Tours in Illinois
9 kayak rentals compared · avg 4.8★ · updated October 2026
What kayak rentals cost in Illinois
9 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak rentals that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across Illinois: 9 of 9 have kayak rental. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 254 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 9 kayak rentals in Illinois.
| Name | Rating | Hourly Rate | Kayak Rental | Tours | Charters | Lessons | SUP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak | 5★(254) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Kayak Myak Rentals | 5★(50) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Kingfisher Kayaking | 5★(19) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Lake Katherine Nature Center | 4.8★(3471) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals | 4.8★(1367) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Ayers Landing Canoes, Tubes and Kayaks | 4.8★(322) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| C & M Canoe Rental | 4.7★(153) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Kayak Chicago Montrose Beach | 4.5★(15) | $30 | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Bill's Boats Bait and Marina | 4.4★(60) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Rentals & Tours in Illinois
Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak
5★ · 254 reviews
Kayak Myak Rentals
5★ · 50 reviews
Kingfisher Kayaking
5★ · 19 reviews
Lake Katherine Nature Center
4.8★ · 3471 reviews
Wateriders -- Chicago River Kayak Tours and Rentals
4.8★ · 1367 reviews
Ayers Landing Canoes, Tubes and Kayaks
4.8★ · 322 reviews
C & M Canoe Rental
4.7★ · 153 reviews
Kayak Chicago Montrose Beach
4.5★ · 15 reviews
Bill's Boats Bait and Marina
4.4★ · 60 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak rentals are in Illinois?
Illinois has 9 active kayak rentals listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak rentals in Illinois?
The average Google rating across kayak rentals in Illinois is 4.8 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak rental in Illinois?
Howling Wolfe Canoe & Kayak is currently the highest-rated kayak rental in Illinois.
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