Search Kayak Hire Near Me Across the UK
There's a wealth of places to hire kayaks across the UK, so we've pulled together a resource to help you find the nearest rental places to you.
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Map of Places to Hire Kayaks
Search using our map below to find your closest kayak hire, or view the list of all places below.
Tips for Hiring Kayaks in The UK, Near You
If you've never hired kayak before, here's some tips to make sure you make the most of the experience:
- What to expect: What to expect when renting a kayak? Typically, you'll turn up at the destination, they'll give you a quick safety briefing, some buoyancy aids and a general pointer in where to go. They may have somewhere to leave your phone or valuables in case you fall in, but you'll have to check with the hire shop. And that's it. It's simple and easy and a great way to get a sense of adventure in your day.
- Clothing: Consider taking a spare change of clothes just in case you get a little wet. Whilst sea kayaks are incredibly stable and reduce the chances of falling in, you can still get splashed or rained on, so consider having a back-up change of clothes. On the same note, it could be worth taking waterproofs.
- Nutrition: If you're planning to go for a couple of hours or more, remember to take some snacks to keep fuelled up. It can be hard work and it's much more enjoyable having energy. Consider energy bars but stay away from sandwiches and other foods that can get ruined when wet (or make sure they're wrapped up well).
- Plan a route: If you're planning to go out for a couple of hours or more, it's worth looking at the lake, river or paddling area and seeing where you can make the most of your time.
- Kayak or Canoe? What you want to hire may be dependent on the hiring shop. See what they've got available and speak to them about your needs to get their views on which one to take.
- Join a kayaking group? Want to meet others have a sociable time? Check out our UK kayak courses.
- Holiday or tour? If you're looking for more than just a quick paddle, check out our UK kayak holidays.

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Kayak Hire Near Me - List of all places in the UK
Below is a list of all the places to hire kayaks in the UK that we know of. If you see one that's missing or think there should be any amendments to this list please let us know. We'll constantly be adding to this as we come across others. We'll also be outlining the services they offer, prices, opening times and more - to make it as easy as possible to find relevant and quality places to hire canoes and kayaks. The list below is in order of popularity of places and then in alphabetical order.
Kayak Hire In London
Stanborough Park Activity Centre
Basingstoke and Deane Canoe Club
Kayak Hire In Lake District
YMCA National Centre, Lake District
Kayak Hire In Cornwall
Kayak Hire In West Sussex
Kayak Hire In Peak District
Kayak Hire In Bedford
Kayak Hire In Chelmsford
Kayak Hire In Chichester
Christian Youth Sailing Centre
Kayak Hire In Cotswolds
Kayak Hire In Darlington
Kayak Hire In Devon
Kayak Hire In Exeter
Kayak Hire In Hexham
Kayak Hire In Kent
Kayak Hire In Leeds
Kayak Hire In Macclesfield
Macclesfield And District Canoe Club
Kayak Hire In Manchester
Kayak Hire In New Forest
Kayak Hire In Norwich
Kayak Hire In Nottingham
Kayak Hire In Reading
Kayak Hire In Salford
Helly Hansen Watersports Centre
Kayak Hire In Sandhurst
Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre
Kayak Hire In Sheffield
Kayak Hire In Shrewsbury
Kayak Hire In South Wales
Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre
Kayak Hire In Southampton
Woodmill Outdoor Activity Centre
Kayak Hire In Stafford
Kayak Hire In Surrey
Kayak Hire In Symonds Yat
Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre
Kayak Hire In Warick
Kayak Hire In Winchester
Winchester and District Canoe Club
Kayak Hire In Windsor
Kayak Hire In Woodbridge
Kayak Hire In Yorkshire
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