Best Kayak Rentals & Tours in New York
19 kayak rentals compared · avg 4.8★ · updated October 2026
What kayak rentals cost in New York
19 listings do not publish a rate.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 New York: 14 of 19 have kayak rental. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 18 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak rentals in New York.
| Name | Rating | Hourly Rate | Kayak Rental | Tours | Charters | Lessons | SUP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing | 5★(18) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Venture Out Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals | 5★(17) | — | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Manhattan Kayak Co | 4.9★(604) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Storm King Adventure Tours | 4.9★(430) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Stony Brook Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals | 4.9★(210) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Hudson River Recreation - Sleepy Hollow | 4.9★(189) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Hudson River Recreation - Croton River | 4.9★(174) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Kostal Paddle Manorhaven Beach Park | 4.9★(62) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| River Connection | 4.9★(31) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Jersey Paddle Boards | 4.8★(192) | $25 | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Empire Kayaks | 4.8★(187) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Kayak Shelter Island | 4.8★(41) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Rentals & Tours in New York
Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing
5★ · 18 reviews
Venture Out Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals
5★ · 17 reviews
Manhattan Kayak Co
4.9★ · 604 reviews
Storm King Adventure Tours
4.9★ · 430 reviews
Stony Brook Harbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals
4.9★ · 210 reviews
Hudson River Recreation - Sleepy Hollow
4.9★ · 189 reviews
Hudson River Recreation - Croton River
4.9★ · 174 reviews
Kostal Paddle Manorhaven Beach Park
4.9★ · 62 reviews
River Connection
4.9★ · 31 reviews
Jersey Paddle Boards
4.8★ · 192 reviews
Empire Kayaks
4.8★ · 187 reviews
Kayak Shelter Island
4.8★ · 41 reviews
Eagle's Neck Paddling Co
4.8★ · 18 reviews
Kayak Shak
4.7★ · 360 reviews
Battenkill Valley Outdoors
4.7★ · 60 reviews
Lake George Kayak Co.
4.5★ · 189 reviews
Lake Lonely Watersports
4.4★ · 107 reviews
Mountain Valley Guides
4.4★ · 48 reviews
Kayak Lake George
4.2★ · 186 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak rentals are in New York?
New York has 19 active kayak rentals listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak rentals in New York?
The average Google rating across kayak rentals in New York is 4.8 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak rental in New York?
Big Big on the Battenkill Kayak and Tubing is currently the highest-rated kayak rental in New York.
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