How much does punting in Cambridge cost?

February 8th, 2018


Punting in Cambridge

To answer that question you first need to understand the different ways in which you can hire a punt in Cambridge. Depending on which way you choose to punt will affect the cost. There are fundamentally three different ways to go punting in Cambridge. These include self-hire punting, shared tour punting or private tour punting. The cost can also vary depending on whether it’s a weekend or a weekday. There may also be seasonal discounts or special rates for off-peak times.

How much do private tours cost in Cambridge?

Private tours start from £65 for weekdays and £80 for weekends when you book online with Scholars Punting Cambridge. Prices are lowest off-peak and higher between midday and 5 pm. Prices may vary with other operators. You can fit up to twelve customers in each boat, which makes it a lot cheaper the closer your number is to twelve. Check to see the latest prices for Private tours through Scholars by clicking the link here. Private punting tours can be divided into further subcategories; for example Hen Party Punting. Subcategories tend to be the same price as a standard private tour. There are some exceptions like May Ball Fireworks Punting where you pay more because you charter the punt for longer. The same goes for hiring a punt to Grantchester.

How much do shared punting tours cost in Cambridge?

Shared tours vary with the season. At the moment we charge as little as £24 per row of seats. You should check whether you are booking the entire row of seats. otherwise, you may find yourself sitting shoulder to shoulder with another group. Prices may vary with other operators. Check out our shared tour page to see the current pricing.

How much does it cost to self-hire a punt in Cambridge?

Self Hire punt prices range from £20 to £30 per hour. Self-hire punt boats are available from Scudamore’s, Cambridge Chauffeur Punts, Granta moorings, and Trinity College punts. Self-hire is not available with Scholars Punting Cambridge at the moment.

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