Driving instructors

Driving instructors in Hong Kong: lesson prices and licences

Updated 4 November 2026

Single driving lessons in Hong Kong usually cost HK$350 to HK$500 an hour, and packages bring the hourly price down. A full course on Hong Kong Island can total between about HK$15,500 and HK$26,600. For a quote that fits your gearbox, licence level and schedule, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Instructor licences and what to check

Private driving instructors work with an official identity plate issued by the Transport Department, and many also take a refresher course. New private instructor licences are released in groups with quotas, and only one application may be made for each group. Ask to see the identity plate before the first lesson, so you know the instructor is entitled to teach.

Season and timing

Winter runs from December to February and summer from June to August. Students and families with children often book during the summer holidays, so slots fill faster from June. November is a good time to start a course before the winter, and to plan lessons around the date of your test appointment. Confirm the schedule with the instructor before you pay.

How lessons are bought

Most schools charge per lesson, often for a set length such as 45 minutes or one hour, and offer packages at a lower hourly rate. Lessons are available across Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan and Tuen Mun, so tell the instructor the district where you start. Ask whether the lesson price covers the car, and whether theory workshops are included in a package.

What to write in your request

Say whose car the lessons use, whether you need a manual or automatic gearbox, the licence category and your current driving level, and how many lessons you need. Add your purpose, such as a first licence or a commercial vehicle, your preferred schedule and your budget. If the learner needs instructions in English, say so in the request.

Buying on BlaBlaPrice is free. You describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and the AI asks for any missing details, such as gearbox or schedule. It then looks through driving schools' websites and price lists in Hong Kong and shows the prices it finds. Registered instructors receive your request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and availability. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. To start, use the request field on the home page, or browse education and sports services.