Best Kayak Rentals & Tours in North Carolina
16 kayak rentals compared · avg 4.8★ · updated October 2026
What kayak rentals cost in North Carolina
16 listings do not publish a rate.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 North Carolina: 13 of 16 have kayak rental. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Coastal Kayak Touring Company is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 1065 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak rentals in North Carolina.
| Name | Rating | Hourly Rate | Kayak Rental | Tours | Charters | Lessons | SUP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kayak Touring Company | 5★(1065) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Neuse River Outfitters | 5★(157) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Neuse Adventures Canoe and Kayak Rentals | 5★(13) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| North Carolina Canoe Company | 5★(3) | — | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Outer Banks Kayak Adventures | 4.9★(1236) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company | 4.9★(301) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Swansboro Paddle Boarding and Kayaking | 4.9★(256) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Cape Fear River Adventures | 4.8★(2107) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| RiverGirl Fishing Co. | 4.8★(419) | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | View → |
| New River Outfitters | 4.8★(222) | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Riverside Marina, Paddle and Row | 4.8★(153) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Paddle NC | 4.8★(131) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Rentals & Tours in North Carolina
Coastal Kayak Touring Company
5★ · 1065 reviews
Neuse River Outfitters
5★ · 157 reviews
Neuse Adventures Canoe and Kayak Rentals
5★ · 13 reviews
North Carolina Canoe Company
5★ · 3 reviews
Outer Banks Kayak Adventures
4.9★ · 1236 reviews
The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company
4.9★ · 301 reviews
Swansboro Paddle Boarding and Kayaking
4.9★ · 256 reviews
Cape Fear River Adventures
4.8★ · 2107 reviews
RiverGirl Fishing Co.
4.8★ · 419 reviews
New River Outfitters
4.8★ · 222 reviews
Riverside Marina, Paddle and Row
4.8★ · 153 reviews
Paddle NC
4.8★ · 131 reviews
Dan River Company
4.7★ · 194 reviews
Paddle NC
4.7★ · 111 reviews
Three Rivers Outfitters
4.4★ · 22 reviews
Long Island Paddle Sports
4.3★ · 117 reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak rentals are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 16 active kayak rentals listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak rentals in North Carolina?
The average Google rating across kayak rentals in North Carolina is 4.8 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak rental in North Carolina?
Coastal Kayak Touring Company is currently the highest-rated kayak rental in North Carolina.
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