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Kayaks under $500

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23 kayaks under $500 from Lifetime, Pelican, Aqua Marina and more. Most cost $429 to $499, and half cost less than $477.

Top brands: Lifetime (9)

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BrandLifetime9Aqua Marina2Intex2Pelican2Advanced Elements1Bestway1Emotion1Heyboard1
Show all 11Old Town1Sea Eagle1Sevylor1
TypeSit-on-top12Sit-inside2
Length10 to 11.9 ft6Under 10 ft412 to 13.9 ft1
InflatableInflatable8
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Lifetime

Sit-on-top

+Built for fishing with a 120-inch length
+Paddle included with the kayak
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, Under 10 ft

+Paddle included with the kayak
+Short 8-foot length for compact transport
−Under 10 feet limits tracking on longer paddles
$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-inside, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Sit-inside design offers more protection from wind and spray
+Length between 10 and 11.9 feet suits recreational paddling
$464.97-7%List: $499.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sevylor

3 or more

+Seats three people for group paddling trips
+Inflatable design stores and transports compactly
+Adjustable seats for a customized fit
−Heavy-duty PVC construction adds weight to carry
$450.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 2 persons

+Inflatable build packs down for portable transport
+Seats two people in one kayak
+Bundle includes two kayaks in one set
−Inflatable hull needs inflating and deflating before each trip
$477.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Heyboard

2 persons, 12 to 13.9 ft

+Seats two paddlers
+12.5 ft length for a longer hull
+Inflatable design for easy transport and storage
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
Generic

Under 10 ft

+Designed for youth paddlers
+Short 6 ft length is easy for kids to handle
+Ships with a paddle included
$490.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details
Intex

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet
+Folds for compact storage
+Inflatable for easier transport and storage
$467.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sea Eagle

3 or more

+Seats three or more people
+Inflatable design packs down for easy storage
+Pro package includes paddles, seats, pump, and carry bag
$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details
Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet suits recreational paddling
+Paddle included with the kayak
$439.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

Compare specs

kayakTypeSpec scorePrice
Sit-on-topn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
n/a$443.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 PST - Details
Sit-insiden/a$464.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
n/a$450.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:39 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$477.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
n/a$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:39 PST - Details
n/a$490.00
as of 11/04/2026 05:40 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$467.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
n/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details

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