How to Rent a Jet Ski in Florida

Florida lakes and beaches offer warm waters for recreational watercraft throughout the year. Jet ski rentals are available for tourists and residents in most lake and beach communities. Typical rental operations are set up on shoreline location. Some hotels make watercraft rental available to guests as part of a Florida vacation. Enjoy splashing about in Florida waters with a rented personal watercraft.

Things You'll Need

  • Credit card
  • Identification
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Instructions

    • 1

      Meet the state requirements for boating legally. Florida requires residents and visitors under 21 years of age to pass a state approved boating safety course and carry a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued Boating Safety and Education Identification Card. Visitors may use cards issued by other states with Florida approved boating courses, and those licensed as the master of a vessel by the Coast Guard.

    • 2

      Locate a lake or beach vendor with personal watercraft for rent in the Florida town of your visit, or residence. Many watercraft vendors advertise in vacation guides and on the web. Most vendors are stationed along the shore of a lake, or on a busy beach. Check with the Better Business Bureau for customer complaints against a vendor before entering into a rental agreement.

    • 3

      Make reservations in advance for Florida vacation watercraft rentals. Contact a watercraft vendor prior to your visit and request a reservation for the number of vessels needed during the time of your stay.

    • 4

      Sign a rental agreement contract with a licensed Florida rental agency. Provide identification and a credit card number and pay the deposit for renting vessels.

    • 5

      Remain within the limited boundaries set by the owner of the watercraft for the entire duration of your rental period. Avoid damaging the vessel in any way and return it to the agent within the agreed time frame.