Water Sports Cost Calculators – Kayak, Boat, Fishing, Surf & Scuba (USD)

Water Sports Cost Calculators: Plan Your Paddling, Boating, Fishing, Surf & Dive Budget

Water sports can cost very little or a lot. A kayak rental on a local lake might cost $60, while owning a cabin cruiser can cost more than $30,000 a year. The OutdoorBudget water sports cost calculators show you the real price of time on the water before you book, buy or pack. You can work out your kayak trip cost, see the true cost of owning a boat, plan a fishing trip budget, compare surfboard rental vs airline surfboard fees, or find your cost per dive on a scuba holiday.

Every calculator is free, needs no sign-up, and works on mobile, tablet and desktop. They are built for paddlers, boaters, anglers, surfers and divers in the United States and the United Kingdom. All costs are shown in US dollars (USD), so you can compare a canoe trip in Maine, a fishing charter in Florida, a surf trip to Cornwall and a dive holiday in the Red Sea on the same basis.

Choose a water sports calculator

Kayak & Canoe Trip Cost CalculatorAdd up kayak, canoe or SUP rental, shuttles, launch fees, parking and gear for your paddling trip – per person and per day.Open calculator →Boat Ownership Cost CalculatorTotal the true yearly cost of owning a boat: fuel, storage, insurance, maintenance, registration, financing and depreciation.Open calculator →Fishing Trip Budget CalculatorCombine fishing licences, bait, tackle, boat rental or charter, guide fees and tips into one fishing trip budget per angler.Open calculator →Surf Trip Budget PlannerPlan a surf trip budget and compare renting a surfboard with bringing your own – including airline board fees and surf lessons.Open calculator →Scuba Dive Trip Cost CalculatorBudget a scuba diving trip: boat dives, gear rental, certification courses, marine park fees and your true cost per dive.Open calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Are the water sports calculators free?

Yes. All OutdoorBudget water sports calculators are free, need no sign-up and work on phones, tablets and desktops.

Which currency do the calculators use?

All costs are shown in US dollars (USD). If you are in the UK, convert your pound sterling prices to USD at today’s exchange rate before you enter them. Typical UK prices in our guides are already converted.

Which calculator should I use for a paddling holiday?

Use the Kayak & Canoe Trip Cost Calculator for rentals, shuttles, launch fees and gear. If you are driving a long way to the river or lake, add the Road Trip Fuel Cost Calculator from our Fuel & Travel tools.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a boat?

For most people who go out fewer than 15–25 days a year, renting or joining a boat club is cheaper than owning. The Boat Ownership Cost Calculator compares your yearly ownership cost with the cost of renting a similar boat.