Paddle Boston Canoe, Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals 

We are opening at 1pm on Monday 5/6 in Boston, Cambridge, Newton Boathouse, and Somerville. Waltham and Medford will open on 5/18 and 5/11 respectively. See you on the water soon! Charles River Canoe &amp; Kayak provides Kayak, Paddleboard, and Canoe rentals in the Boston area. We offer Paddleboard, Canoe, and Kayak <a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/">rentals</a>, <a href="http://paddleboston-weston-ski-track.shoplightspeed.com/">sales</a>, <a href="https://paddleboston.com/instruction/">instruction</a>, <a href="https://paddleboston.com/guided-tours-trips/">guided tours and trips</a>, <a href="https://paddleboston.com/kids/kids-summer-paddling-programs/">kid's paddling camps</a>, and a wealth of knowledge and experience. All of our Rental Locations have canoes and stable recreational kayaks, plus faster sea kayaks and a variety of other boat types! Come Visit us in:<ul><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/boston-allston-brighton/">Boston: Allston/Brighton</a></li></ul>Rent a Canoe, Paddleboard and Kayak in Boston and enjoy one of the most scenic sections of urban river in the country. Boating on the Charles River from our Boston location in Allston/Brighton is a wonderful respite from the surrounding city, with parkland on both shores and rowers plying the waters. Paddle downstream towards Boston to see local colleges (Harvard, M.I.T., and B.U.) the Esplanade, and Boston skyline. Make sure to stop for a picnic This nine-mile stretch of river has no current, allowing easy round trips. However, renters can also enjoy <a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/rates/one-way-rental-rates/">one-way trips</a> to or from our <a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/cambridge-at-kendall-square/">Cambridge</a> location in Kendall Square — a unique way to see the city! <a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/boston-allston-brighton/about/">Learn more about our Boston Location in Allston/Brighton</a>. <ul><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/cambridge-at-kendall-square/">Cambridge: Kendall Square</a></li></ul>Rent a Kayak in Cambridge and Paddle in the heart of the city from our location in Kendall Square! Take in the great views of the Boston skyline and the Esplanade, as well as other nearby landmarks like the Zakim Bridge, M.I.T., the Museum of Science, and Boston University. This nine-mile stretch of river has no current, allowing for easy round trips. Our Kendall Square location also hosts our spectacular <a href="https://paddleboston.com/guided-tours-trips/charles-river-tours/">Skyline Tours</a> and <a href="https://paddleboston.com/guided-tours-trips/boston-harbor-tours/">Harbor Tours</a> — a wonderful way for anyone to see the river. <a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/cambridge-at-kendall-square/about/">Learn more about our Cambridge Location in Kendall Square.</a> <ul><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/blessing-of-the-bay-somerville/">Somerville: Blessing of the Bay Boathouse on the Mystic River</a></li></ul>Come paddle the Mystic River! Rent a Canoe, Paddleboard, or Kayak in Somerville and paddle the full seven miles of the Mystic River, including skyline views and access to the scenic lakes and swimming area. The DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse is a short one mile walk from the Assembly Row train station and shops and bars — Come by T and end your day with ice cream or dinner in the busy Assembly Row area! Sign up for a <a href="https://paddleboston.com/guided-tours-trips/charles-river-tours/mystic-lakes-shuttled-river-trips/">Mystic River Shuttle Trip</a> and paddle one-way starting four miles upstream at the Mystic Lakes with space for picnics and swimming.<ul><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/nahanton-park-newton/">Newton: Nahanton Park</a></li><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/newton-historic-boathouse/">Newton: Historic Auburndale Boathouse</a></li><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/waltham-moody-street-dam/">Waltham: Moody Street Dam</a></li><li><a href="https://paddleboston.com/rentals/our-locations/medford-condon-shell/">Medford: Condon Shell on the Mystic River</a></li></ul>Rates: Single Kayak (1 adult) 0-1.5 Hours: $32 1.5-3 Hours: $42 Full Day: $54 Double Kayak (2 adults) 0-1.5 Hours: $48 1.5-3 Hours: $60 Full Day: $75 Kid’s Kayak (age 6-12) 0-1.5 Hours: $16 1.5-3 Hours: $27 Full Day: $39 Paddleboard (1 adult) 0-1.5 Hours: $32 1.5-3 Hours: $42 Full Day: $54 Canoe (3 adults or 2 adults &amp; 2 kids ) 0-1.5 Hours: $48 1.5-3 Hours: $60 Full Day: $75 XL Canoe (up to 5 adults) 0-1.5 Hours: $58 1.5-3 Hours: $70 Full Day: $85 Paddleboat (up to 4 adults) 0-1.5 Hours: $48 1.5-3 Hours: $60 Full Day: $75 Rowboat (3 adults or 2 adults &amp; 2 kids ) 0-1.5 Hours: $48 1.5-3 Hours: $60 Full Day: $75

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