Best Kayak Rentals & Tours in Rhode Island
21 kayak rentals compared · avg 4.7★ · updated October 2026
What kayak rentals cost in Rhode Island
21 listings do not publish a rate.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 Rhode Island: 16 of 21 have kayak rental. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Providence Kayak Co. is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 30 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak rentals in Rhode Island.
| Name | Rating | Hourly Rate | Kayak Rental | Tours | Charters | Lessons | SUP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Kayak Co. | 5★(30) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Jamestown Outdoors | 5★(29) | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | View → |
| Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals | 5★(4) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Ocean Adventures Paddle Boarding | 5★(4) | — | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Drop In Kayaks | 5★(4) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| PaddleOn - RI Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals | 4.9★(35) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Narrow River Kayaks | 4.8★(210) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Watch Hill Outfitters | 4.8★(96) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Walker Farm Kayak Rentals and Storage | 4.8★(87) | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Rhode Island Paddle Sports | 4.8★(34) | — | — | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Central Falls Landing | 4.8★(16) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Wood River Launch Site | 4.8★(5) | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Rentals & Tours in Rhode Island
Providence Kayak Co.
5★ · 30 reviews
Jamestown Outdoors
5★ · 29 reviews
Blackstone River Expeditions Kayak Rentals
5★ · 4 reviews
Ocean Adventures Paddle Boarding
5★ · 4 reviews
Drop In Kayaks
5★ · 4 reviews
PaddleOn - RI Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals
4.9★ · 35 reviews
Narrow River Kayaks
4.8★ · 210 reviews
Watch Hill Outfitters
4.8★ · 96 reviews
Walker Farm Kayak Rentals and Storage
4.8★ · 87 reviews
Rhode Island Paddle Sports
4.8★ · 34 reviews
Central Falls Landing
4.8★ · 16 reviews
Wood River Launch Site
4.8★ · 5 reviews
The Kayak Centre
4.7★ · 170 reviews
pond and beyond kayak (and SUP)
4.7★ · 29 reviews
Providence Kayak at Lincoln Woods
4.7★ · 3 reviews
Island Adventures
4.6★ · 93 reviews
Kenyon's Grist Mill
4.4★ · 40 reviews
Newport RV Park
4.3★ · 361 reviews
Providence Kayak at Lincoln Woods State Park
4.3★ · 6 reviews
Community Boating Center
3.3★ · 16 reviews
Fort Island Kayaks and SUP Rentals
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak rentals are in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 21 active kayak rentals listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak rentals in Rhode Island?
The average Google rating across kayak rentals in Rhode Island is 4.7 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak rental in Rhode Island?
Providence Kayak Co. is currently the highest-rated kayak rental in Rhode Island.
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