$7/hr no matter how many people are playing which is why I just got a GCIII. Think about it, say I just practice 4hrs a week by myself, thats $112 month. A year of that and I'll have my GC paid off and have something to show for it. Some people seem to get a deal on pool time especially if special rates are given if you play alone. I think my local hall is having problems since they just raised it from $6 to $7 an hour due to "utilities". They don't even have any 9 ft'ers, just 2 8 ft GC's, 2 8ft diamonds and one 8 ft unknown and about 12 barboxes.