The kayaks we include do indeed vary in price, with the most expensive costing around ten times as much as the cheapest. More expensive models are designed to be tougher and longer-lasting. They may also have features to make them more comfortable and easier to steer. If you want a kayak that can withstand whitewater or ocean use, for example, then that will cost more than a budget model that’s designed for pottering about on the surface of a calm, deep lake.