Cost of a UK driving licence
£34
Provisional fee online
£23
Theory test fee
£62
Practical test fee
Adjust lesson totals and hourly rates alongside statutory exam fees to forecast your budget before starting tuition.
Fixed statutory fees
£119
Base DVLA statutory total
Includes £34 online provisional licence, £23 theory exam, and £62 weekday practical test.
Driving lessons typically average 40 to 45 hours at £35 to £40 per hour across UK regions.
Understanding driving licence fees
DVLA statutory exam costs
Professional driving instruction
Provisional licence, theory test, and practical exam fees are set nationally by DVLA and payable directly to official GOV.UK portals.
Lesson fees represent roughly 85% of total acquisition cost. Most UK learners require 45 tuition hours plus 20 hours of private practice.
Test day vehicle hire
Instructors usually charge for two hours on test day to cover warm-up practice and vehicle usage during your practical exam.
Budget for your vehicle next
Once qualified, calculate ongoing running expenses including council tax, household utilities, fuel, and car insurance.