Houseboat Rentals - Houseboat Rental Costs...Affordable Family Fun!

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Affordable, Fun-Filled Houseboat Vacations Can Be A Bargain!

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When it comes to affordable family fun vacations, few can compare with the values and unique experiences that are to be enjoyed when you rent your very own houseboat. Now, of course you may expect us to be a bit partial to houseboating and that is perhaps at least partly correct...we are "bullish on houseboating", and many of our crew have been doing it since we were just kids.

There are several factors that can and usually do affect the price of your houseboat vacation rental. They are:

The luxuriousness of the houseboat and amenities you are considering
The length of time you will be renting (a week or longer is usually a better value than something less)
What time of year you plan to rent your houseboat (in season or not?)
Renting an additional boat or PWC with the main houseboat (our advice is to plan on using another boat too)
Will you be driving or flying to your houseboat (trip time management is crucial to any successful vacation)
Meals and entertainment budgets (for example: hot dogs and hamburgers or filets on the grill?)
The cost and amount of fuel you plan to use (mostly anchored... or extensive cruising and exploring...you have the keys!)

The average cost for renting a 40 - 55 foot houseboat during the peak season (usually considered to be May to September and of course it varies by location), is anywhere from about $1500 to $3200 for a week plus the fuel you use and taxes. For a larger houseboat, say something between 50 - 70 feet, the average can fall between $3300 and $4900 for a week.

One of the best ways to save money on your houseboating vacation is to consider renting in the off season. Another way that is usually more fun (the more the merrier), is to take along paying friends and family. Usually the larger boats can comfortably accommodate two families so the costs can be split by two (and the fun multiplied by two!).

No matter how you decide to do it, when you consider the total package, renting a houseboat for your next vacation simply can't be beat! Be sure to check out our Hot Bargains section!

Reminder: Be sure to share your vacation experience with us by taking our vacation survey. We would love to learn about your houseboat vacation firsthand!

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