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Rent Kayaks in Hilton Head Island

5.0(3)Hilton Head Island1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

Do it on your own! For those with kayaking experience and wanting to go explore with friends and family without a guide, a kayak rental may be what you are looking for. Paddle through the tranquil waters of the Broad Creek Estuary in hopes of encounters with Hilton Head's playful bottlenose dolphins. Our staff with spend time with you before your departure going over the area with you, pointing you to the best spots for finding dolphins and other wildlife, and answering any questions you have before your departure. Along with the dolphins there's also the possibility of seeing manatee, otter, and a variety of beautiful bird species. If you do not have experience doing it on your own it might be best to join on of Kayak Hilton Head Inc's guided tours as kayak rentals are for those that do have kayaking experience. Guided tours or kayak rentals are both a great way to enjoy a relaxing experience with a high likelihood of seeing dolphins and other fun wildlife!

Tour Options

Double (Tandem) Kayak Rental
  • Double kayaks hold two people: 450 pound weight limit
Single Kayak Rentals
  • Single kayak, 250 weight limit

Highlights

Kayak and all needed equipment is included. No extra charges as it's all included.

What's included

Included
Kayak and all needed equipment is included. No extra charges as it's all included.

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(3)

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DrTRazz
May 27, 2026
Saw dolphins while kayaking!

Wonderful experience! My husband and I rented kayaks (very reasonable price compared to many places we have rented on various trips). We were instructions for safety and best places to watch for wildlife. We saw dolphins 3 different times!! Great views from the water, kayaks were dry and oars were in great shape! Life jacket had a pocket for your phone! Great experience, highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks so much for taking the time to write the review! Most of our guests do our guided tours but for anyone reading this we want you to know that if you have some kayaking experience and want to go out on your own we do offer rentals as well. We will happily go over the area with you, tell you about the tides and check weather forecasts as well as tell you where we expect you should be able to find some dolphins! Again thanks for taking the time to write the review and we are glad you had a fun experience and were able to find dolphins 3 different times! We hope to see you again on your next visit to Hilton Head! Dave

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Brian S
July 21, 2025
Our Favorite HHI Kayak Outfitter

This is our go to place to rent kayaks when we visit HHI. We’ve visited HHI routinely for 15+ years and have used other outfitters but once we’ve found Kayak Hilton Head, we’ve never gone elsewhere. It is extremely convenient now that they allow you to book rentals online instead of having to call a rental reservation in. The team is always helpful with giving tips for dealing with the conditions, spotting dolphins, seeing other wildlife and staying out of trouble. Their guided tours are always staffed with knowledgeable guides but we always go on our own now since we know “the lay of the land”. Their prices have always been extremely competitive with the other outfitters and their location is a great place for getting out and seeing the wildlife. I don’t think there has been a kayak excursion where we haven’t seen at least one dolphin when we’ve rented from Kayak Hilton Head.

Operator response

Thanks you so much for voting us your "Favorite HHI Kayak Outfitter"! We try real hard to make sure everyone feels that way and have had countless customers that have tried another outfitter on a visit before finding us to then go on a tour with us and tell us how much more they enjoyed their time with Kayak Hilton Head. Our staff is full of locals that have been with us for many years and it's nice to know that all of our training and caring for our guests shows through! As the owner it's very important to me that everyone that comes with us feels like they had a great experience. I thank my staff everyday for the great job they do. I do my very best to make this a fun place to work and it's great seeing our staff come back year after year and show up day after day with a smile on their face and a great attitude! Happy staff usually leads to happy customers and I want to thank you for writing this review and thank every last on of our customers over our 26 years in business and all the great staff that work here! Dave

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Sammi B
June 27, 2025
Lots of wildlife

If you love seeing wildlife, this is a great paddle! We saw lots of dolphins, oysters, fish, and a large variety of birds.

Operator response

We are glad the dolphins were cooperative, they almost always are since they feed and relax most all day in the area that we paddle! Thanks so much for joining us and also thanks for taking the time to write a review! We hope to see you again!

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