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Kayaks under $500

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8 kayaks under $500 from Lifetime, Pelican, Aqua Marina and more. Most cost $443 to $477, and half cost less than $450.

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
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

Compare specs

kayakTypeSpec scorePrice
n/a$443.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:41 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
Sit-on-topn/a$467.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
n/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
n/a$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:42 PST - Details
n/a$449.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:36 PST - Details

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