Driving instructors

Driving instructors in Australia: lesson prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Driving lessons in Australia usually cost between A$45 and A$95 an hour, and the best value is generally around A$60 to A$75 an hour. Most Melbourne learners spend between A$500 and A$2,100 in total before they get their licence. For a price for your own car and level, describe your needs on BlaBlaPrice.

Licence rules by state

Driving instructors need a licence from the state or territory where they teach, and the rules differ. In New South Wales the general licence fee is A$231, and a full driving instructor course with one training provider is listed at A$2,550. In South Australia, the theory test costs A$103 and the annual licence fee is A$129. In Western Australia, an instructor needs at least three continuous years of driving experience in the vehicle class they teach, and must meet medical fitness standards.

Season and timing

November is late spring, a good time to book lessons before the summer holidays. From December to February the days are long and hot, so early morning or evening lessons may be more comfortable. Winter, June to August, brings shorter days and wet roads, so ask whether your instructor will teach in rain and after dark.

How lessons are bought

Lessons are quoted per hour, and some instructors also offer 45-minute lessons. Packages are common: one Sydney school lists five hours for A$199 and ten hours for A$399, and some price lists show discounts of 5% to 10%. Check whether pick-up from home or school is included, and whether lessons are in your car or theirs.

What to write in your request

Say which gearbox you need (manual or automatic), whose car you will use, your driving level and purpose, and the number of lessons you want. Add your city, the days and times you can manage, your budget per hour or per package, and the licence category you are working towards.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe your needs in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and instructors it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start with the request field on the home page, or see Education & sports services.