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Kayaks under $500

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12 kayaks under $500 from Lifetime, Pelican, Aqua Marina and more. Most cost $440 to $499, and half cost less than $492.

Top brands: Lifetime (7)

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Type: Sit-on-top  ×Clear all
BrandLifetime7Intex2Emotion1Old Town1Pelican1
TypeSit-on-top12Sit-inside2
Length10 to 11.9 ft3Under 10 ft3
InflatableInflatable2
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Type: Sit-on-top  ×12 resultsSort byRecommendedSpec scorePrice: low to highPrice: high to low
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
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
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
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
Sit-on-topn/a$477.16
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$467.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$484.96
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$439.97
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$460.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:50 PST - Details
Sit-on-topn/a$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:59 PST - Details

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