Jet ski & watercraft rentals · Miami
Miami Jet Ski Rentals
Jet ski rentals in Miami typically run $100–$180 per hour per craft, with half- and full-day rates available. Riders generally must be 18+ to operate, and anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must carry a Florida Boating Safety Education ID card. Most rentals launch on Biscayne Bay toward the sandbar and skyline.
Rent jet skis
1 / 3- $100–$180
- Per hour, per craft
- typically 18+
- Minimum operator age
- usually 2–3
- Riders per craft
as of 2026-07-16
as of 2026-07-16
as of 2026-07-16
Everything you're wondering
How much does it cost to rent a jet ski in Miami?+
About $100–$180 per hour per craft, with lower effective rates for half- and full-day rentals. A refundable deposit is held at pickup.
Do you need a license to ride a jet ski in Miami?+
You do not need a driver's license, but Florida law requires operators to be at least 18, and anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1988 must carry a Boating Safety Education ID card (a short course).
How many people can ride one jet ski?+
Most modern waverunners seat 2–3 riders. For a larger group, operators rent multiple craft.
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The full jet ski rental guide+
A jet ski rental is the fastest, cheapest way onto the water in Miami, and the logistics are simple. Rentals are priced by the hour per craft, with discounts for half- and full-day blocks, and each modern waverunner seats two to three riders. The most popular route runs across Biscayne Bay toward the sandbar and past the downtown skyline and the island mansions, either free-ride within a permitted zone or on a guided tour where a lead rider sets the route.
There are real rules operators must follow. To operate a personal watercraft in Florida you generally must be at least 18, and anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must have completed a boating-safety course and carry a Boating Safety Education ID card — reputable operators verify this. A refundable deposit and a signed liability waiver are standard, and a valid photo ID is required at pickup. Life jackets are provided and required.
Because weather and tides shape the experience, morning rides are usually the calmest and best for first-timers, and operators may hold or reschedule for small-craft advisories. Stating your group size and whether you want a guided tour or free-ride time up front lets the operator match you with the right number of craft and the right launch point.