Kayaks under $400

5 kayaks under $400 from Gymax, Advanced Elements, Bestway and more. Most cost $300 to $399, and half cost less than $400.

Retrospec

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Two-person seating capacity

+Length between 12 and 13.9 feet

+Inflatable design for compact storage

$399.99-27%List: ~~$549.99~~

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

Beyond Marina

2 persons

+Seats two people for tandem paddling

+Drop stitch floor for a rigid feel

+Designed for touring and recreation

$399.99-15%List: ~~$469.99~~

as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details

Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport

+Seats two people in one kayak

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits tandem paddling

−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip

$300.39

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

Advanced Elements

2 persons

$399.97-11%Was: ~~$449.99~~

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

Gymax

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two people for shared paddling trips

+Length of 12 to 13.9 feet

+507 lb maximum load capacity

$309.99

as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

Compare specs

Seats	Spec score	Price
2 persons	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$399.99 as of 11/04/2026 13:35 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$300.39 as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$399.97 as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
2 persons	n/a	$309.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:18 PST - Details

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