Your Lake Travis house rental is so close to the water it would be a shame not to take advantage of the many opportunities to enjoy the crystal clear water and explore coves lining the shores. With several marinas offering hourly and by-the-day rentals, getting out for a day on the lake is easy. The hardest decision you'll face is what watercraft best suits your needs. From wave runners to jetskis and ski boats to pontoons check out our recommendations to help make your stay at Lake Travis vacation homes a memorable one.
Jetskis and Waverunners
Beach Front Boat Rentals offer the Yamaha XL 760 capable of transporting three passengers, or the fastest rental on the Lake, an XL 800. Located at Highland Lakes Marina in Volente, rates range from $80 an hour to $560 for 8 hours with gas and safety equipment included; a 10 percent discount is available Monday through Thursday; call (512) 258-8400 for more information. Highland Lakes Marina parking fee is $5 per vehicle.
Boat Rentals at Briarcliff Marina offer wave runner rentals from $80 an hour with all necessary safety equipment and marine fuel included. Located at 406 Sleat Drive; call (512) 264-2666 for details.
Ski Boat Rentals
Daybreak Boat Rentals offer V-6, 8-person capacity boats with skis included from $80 an hour and up. Located off 620 near Mansfield Dam at 5971 Hi-Line at Lake Travis; call (512) 266-2176 for reservations.
Lake Travis Boat Rental provides a choice of renting ski boats with a driver provided or venturing out on your own. Relax and let someone else do the driving on a 21-foot ski boat for up to 8 people for $95 an hour or go it on your own for $80 an hour on a 19.5-foot boat. This is a great way to ski, tube or cruise around the lake. Located at 103 A Lakeway Drive in Austin; call (512) 261-7511 for reservations.
Pontoon Boats
Rent a pontoon boat and sightsee, fish or swim from Hurst Harbor, and if you rent Monday through Friday receive 30 minutes free with every rental. Hourly rates for a 24-foot, 12-person capacity vessel are $70 including fuel and life jackets. Located at 16405 Clara Van in Austin; call (512) 266-1800 for details.
Just For Fun has a variety of watercraft available including 20 and 24-foot pontoons ranging from $55 and $65 per hour to $360 and $440 for 8 hours. Rates include unlimited fuel and safety equipment. Located in Emerald Point Marina at 5973 Hi-Line Road; call (512) 266-9710 for reservations.
Wakeboard Tower Boat Rentals
Lake LBJ Yacht Club and Marina offers 20-foot-plus Bayliners with swim platforms and a padded sun lounge for up to 8 passengers. Take the whole family out for the day on one of these comfortable vessels. Located at 200 S. Wirtz Dam Road in Horseshoe Bay rates are $95 per hour with a minimum of 3 hours; fuel is not included; call (830) 693-9127, extension #1 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for reservations.
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