Want to enjoy nature and picturesque downtown views of Lady Bird Lake from a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard?
There are plenty of places to rent watercrafts in Austin. Here’s a round-up of where to go when you’re ready for some paddling fun.
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Photo via Do512 Family
Where to Rent Kayaks, Canoes, and Stand Up Paddleboards
1610 E Riverside Dr
Spend the day on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin with a rental from Live Love Paddle. They offer kayak, paddle board, or canoe rentals, as well as different tours like their Urban Kayak Tour or Bat Watching Tour. Rentals are available on a first come first serve basis, but you can purchase tickets for their tours ahead of time here.
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1499 Graveyard Point Rd
If Lady Bird Lake is a little too crowded for your taste or you've been there a million times (like us), head over to Lake Travis where you'll find Austin Paddleboard & Kayak. Located in an offshoot of Lake Travis is a quiet body of water where you can paddle around on their kayaks, paddleboards, or pedal kayaks (kayak meets bike).
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1541 W Cesar Chavez St
Texas Rowing Center is located on the Hike and Bike Trail on Lady Bird Lake. They’re open every day from 6 am until dusk. They teach sculling and sweep rowing and also offer youth classes and camps. They rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddles with hourly or daily rates that vary from weekday to weekend. Click here for pricing.
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2200 S Lakeshore Blvd
Rent stand up paddle boards as well as single and double kayaks at this location in the South Shore District on S. Lakeshore Drive. Click here for pricing info & rental details.
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208 Barton Springs Rd
Capital Cruises at the Hyatt on the south side of Lady Bird Lake offers a wide selection of rental boats, including paddle boards, canoes, one-person and two-person kayaks, and even swan pedal boats. You can even book a dinner or lunch cruise. Get all of the details here.
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2101 Andrew Zilker Rd
Zilker Park Boat Rentals can be found on the banks of Barton Creek, just downstream from Barton Springs swimming pool. They have over 100 canoes and kayaks. Click here for more info.
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2418 Stratford Dr
Find all of your water adventure needs: kayaking, stand up paddling, canoeing, lessons, and more! They also offer yappy hours, college nights, bat paddles, and full moon paddles. Located near the Zilker Nature Preserve and just up the road from the city’s beloved Barton Springs Pool, Rowing Dock is just off the beaten path. For pricing, click here.
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600 E Riverside Dr
Located behind Cidercade Austin, you’ll find free parking for customers. Every rental comes with paddles, life vests, friendly instruction, and direct access to the water so that you don’t have to carry or haul the equipment. Click here for more info and pricing options.
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EVEN MORE LAKE RENTALS:
74 Trinity St
201 West Stassney Lane
74 Trinity St
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