Where is the cheapest punt hire in Cambridge?

I am interested in a self-driven punt - without a tour guide. I want to travel through the colleges. I imagine the trip will take an hour.

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Best Answer

Scudamores is the usual choice. They have rental stations at both ends of the 'college backs' stretch of the river - Mill Lane or Quayside - as well as an location that lets you punt to Grantchester, but won't take you by the backs (Boatyard). Punts can't traverse between the two stretches (i.e. Scudamores won't let you do that - there are rollers that allow college and private punts to do it). Their current rates are 25 pounds an hour, with a discount if you pre-book an hour-and-a-half online. Be prepared for a wait in high season.

Trinity College also rents to the public, at 14 pounds per hour, with reduced rates for university members. I suspect that the wait will be significantly longer, but they are definitely the cheapest if you don't have a university association.

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How much is a punt ride in Cambridge?

Tour of the college 'Backs'Category45 minute tour1 hour tourAdults\xa318 per person\xa320 per personSeniors/Students\xa316 per person\xa318 per personChildren under 12\xa39 per child\xa312 per childMinimum charge\xa3120 per punt\xa3140 per punt

Is punting free in Cambridge?

SPECIAL OFFER - University Colleges can join our Punt Scheme FREE OF CHARGE DURING 2022, ensuring that their students get some of the very best rates on the river. Our term time discount will also apply to Easter, May Week & Freshers.

Where should I start punting in Cambridge?

Our chauffeured punting tours begin opposite Magdalane College Gardens and commence up through St John's College, Trinity College, Trinity Hall, Clare College, Kings' and Queens' Colleges.

Can you do your own punting in Cambridge?

Punt yourself on the River Cam Some people learn to punt very quickly, but others don't. If you haven't punted before, our staff are always ready to offer punting tips and demonstrations. The maximum capacity of a self-hire punt is six people including punter (as required by law).

Punting in Cambridge

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