Honest prices. No surprises at checkout.
Pay one all-in price for your lesson. Drivelo never adds platform fees. Your instructor sets the rate. You see it before you book.
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The lowest in Melbourne. Your instructor keeps 85% of every lesson.
No platform fees
No booking fee. No service fee. No surcharge at checkout.
Weekly payouts
Stripe pays instructors every Tuesday. No 30-day holds.
Verified instructors
Authority, WWCC, identity, vehicle and insurance. Five checks before a listing goes live.
What does it really cost to get your licence in Victoria?
Most Victorian learners pass with 40 to 60 hours of supervised driving. Around 20 to 30 of those hours are paid lessons. The rest is practice with a parent, partner or friend.
Here is a realistic Melbourne range for the whole journey.
Learner permit
$56.40 one-off. Paid to VicRoads. Includes the Learner Permit Knowledge Test.
Paid lessons (20–30 hours)
$1,400 to $2,400 depending on instructor and package size. The biggest single line on your journey.
Hazard Perception Test
$22.10 one-off. Required before you can take the drive test.
Drive test
$74.40 to VicRoads. Plus $240 to $285 for your instructor's car and pre-test lesson on the day.
Probationary licence
$294.20 for the three-year P1 + P2 licence.
All in
$2,100 to $3,150 total from learner permit to P-plates. Drivelo handles the lesson portion. VicRoads handles the rest.
Typical Melbourne lesson prices
Independent instructors set their own rates on Drivelo. These ranges reflect what most learners pay in 2026.
Budget tier
- 1-hour lesson: $65 – $75
- 90 minutes: $95 – $115
- 2 hours: $125 – $150
- Best for: cost-conscious learners, weekday daytime
Mid-market tier
- 1-hour lesson: $75 – $90
- 90 minutes: $115 – $135
- 2 hours: $150 – $180
- Best for: most learners, evenings and weekends
Premium tier
- 1-hour lesson: $90 – $120
- 90 minutes: $135 – $175
- 2 hours: $180 – $230
- Best for: test-prep specialists, female instructors, language-specific instructors
Pickup is included in most lesson prices when you start in the instructor's standard service area.
Test day costs
You can sit your drive test in your instructor's car. This is what most learners do. Here is the breakdown.
Pre-test lesson
$110 to $165. A 60 to 90 minute warm-up on the test routes around your test centre.
Use of car on the test
$130 to $185. Covers the time your instructor's car is held for the test.
VicRoads test fee
$74.40. Paid directly to VicRoads when you book.
Total test day
$315 to $425 for everything. Some instructors bundle the pre-test lesson and car hire into a single test day rate. Always confirm before you book.
Why instructors pay the commission, not you
You see one price. The instructor pays Drivelo a flat 15% on completed lessons. That covers the platform, the verification work and the payment processing.
Two reasons this matters.
- You are never surprised at checkout. No platform fee. No service fee. No surcharge.
- Your instructor keeps 85%, paid every Tuesday. That keeps good instructors on the platform, which keeps quality up for you.
FAQ
Are there any fees on top of the lesson price?
No. The price on the listing is the price you pay. No platform fee. No surcharge. No surprise card fee at checkout.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before your lesson. Between 2 and 24 hours, you receive a 50% refund. Under 2 hours, the lesson is non-refundable. Full detail in the cancellation and refund policy.
Why is one instructor more expensive than another?
Instructors set their own rates. Premium pricing usually reflects test-prep experience, anxious-learner specialisation, female instructors, or language-specific lessons. Use the filter on the search page to find what you need.
Do I have to pay upfront?
Yes. Payment is taken at the time of booking through Stripe. Your instructor is paid after the lesson is completed.
What if I need help with my booking?
Learner support is at hello@drivelo.com.au. We reply within one business day.
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