Austin, Texas
The Top Choice for Boat Rentals on Lake Austin & Lake Travis
Big Tex Boat Rentals runs a fleet of nineteen boats across two lakes, from budget friendly pontoons to a 45 foot yacht, with a licensed captain and fuel included on every trip.
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Fleet
- 19 boats, Lake Austin & Lake Travis
- Rating
- 5.0 from 3,000+ Google reviews

Our Story
The number one boat rental service on Lake Austin & Lake Travis
Big Tex Boat Rentals has grown into the top rated boat rental service on Lake Austin and Lake Travis, with more than 43,000 happy guests since launch and over 3,000 five star Google reviews.
The fleet covers pontoons, party barges, wake boats, and yachts, from a compact 25 foot pontoon up to a 45 foot yacht with a slide, sized for everything from a quiet family afternoon to a 40 person bachelorette party.

Every charter comes with a licensed captain and fuel included, so guests never need a boating license of their own, plus a premium Bluetooth sound system, a floating mat, water floats, safety equipment, and a cooler stocked with ice.
Why Choose Us
What every guest can count on
No hidden extras and no guesswork. Every rental is built around a captain, fuel, and gear that's already included, backed by a 5.0 rating from thousands of guests.
The same standard of service on every boat, every trip, on both lakes.
Licensed captain included
Every rental comes with a professional, licensed captain, so you never need a boating license of your own.
Fuel included
Gas is included in the hourly rate, no surprise fuel charges waiting at the dock.
Sound system and floats included
A Bluetooth sound system, floating mat, and water floats come standard on every charter.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Over 3,000 five star reviews and 43,000+ happy guests back the number one boat rental service on Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
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Licensed captain, fuel, and safety equipment included on every trip.