Kayaks under $500

6 kayaks under $500 from Lifetime, Pelican, Aqua Marina and more. Most cost $449 to $499, and half cost less than $466.

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

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

Aqua Marina

10 to 11.9 ft

$449.00

as of 11/04/2026 11:42 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

Lifetime

Sit-on-top, 10 to 11.9 ft

+Length of 10 to 11.9 feet for a fishing kayak

+Built as a fishing kayak for anglers

$499.99

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

Pelican

Sit-inside, 10 to 11.9 ft

$491.66

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

Compare specs

Type	Spec score	Price
Sit-inside	n/a	$464.97 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/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
Sit-on-top	n/a	$439.97 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-top	n/a	$499.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-inside	n/a	$491.66 as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

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