Kayaks under $300

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14 kayaks under $300 from Intex, Retrospec, Advanced Elements and more. Most cost $226 to $299, and half cost less than $272.

Lifetime

Under 10 ft

+Sized for young paddlers at 6 feet long

+Includes a paddle in the package

+Compact 6-foot length is easy to carry and store

−Short 6-foot length tracks less straight than longer kayaks

$217.49

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Intex

Sit-on-top, 1 person, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Designed for fishing

+Seats one person

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet

$226.10

as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

Pelican

2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable design for compact storage

+Convertible for single or tandem use

+Accommodates two persons

$289.97-38%List: ~~$469.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Retrospec

1 person, Under 10 ft

$299.99-33%List: ~~$449.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details

Bestway

3 or more, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats three or more people for group paddling

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet

+Inflatable design for easy storage

−Heavier to carry than single-person inflatables

$259.94-13%List: ~~$299.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details

Advanced Elements

1 person

+Single seat suits solo paddlers

+Built for whitewater paddling

+Sold without a pump included

$274.97-8%Was: ~~$299.97~~

as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details

Pelican

Sit-inside, Under 10 ft

+Lightweight Ram-X material for easier handling

+Under 10 ft length suits smaller waters

+Recreational sit-inside design

−Shorter length than typical 10 ft kayaks

$282.73

as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Goplus

2 persons

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips

+Inflatable design makes storage and transport simpler

+Touring design suits longer paddles on calm water

$294.49

as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

Aquaglide

1 person, Under 10 ft

+Compact 8 ft length for small spaces

+Suitable for fishing and touring

+Single seat for solo paddling

−Under 10 ft length limits tracking speed

$249.99

as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details

ZMellifluent

1 person

+Single seat for one paddler

+Inflatable design for easy transport and storage

+Includes a hand pump, paddle and storage bag

−PVC construction listed for this model

$288.37

as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details

Intex

1 person

+Seats one person

+Inflatable for easier transport and storage

+Includes an inflatable seat and backrest

$269.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details

Hhsjzwcy

12 to 13.9 ft

+12 to 13.9 ft length for a longer hull

+Inflatable design for easy transport and storage

+Designed for fishing use

$299.99

as of 11/04/2026 09:38 PST - Details

Lifetime

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Designed for kids

+Paddle included with the kayak

+Compact 6.5-foot length

$268.79

as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Advanced Elements

1 person

$268.04

as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details

Compare specs

Seats	Length	Spec score	Price
	Under 10 ft	n/a	$217.49 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
1 person	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$226.10 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
2 persons	10 to 11.9 ft	n/a	$289.97 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
1 person	Under 10 ft	n/a	$299.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
3 or more	12 to 13.9 ft	n/a	$259.94 as of 11/04/2026 12:42 PST - Details
1 person		n/a	$274.97 as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
	Under 10 ft	n/a	$282.73 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
2 persons		n/a	$294.49 as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
1 person	Under 10 ft	n/a	$249.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
1 person		n/a	$288.37 as of 11/04/2026 09:37 PST - Details

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