South East regional pricing
How Much Does a Driving Instructor Cost in Dartford?
Updated prices for . Dartford prices are typically 9% above the national average.
Price summary
Dartford Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) | £30 | £35 | £45 |
| Block of 10 Lessons | £275 | £325 | £395 |
| Intensive Course (1 Week) | £875 | £1,200 | £1,635 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South East regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Driving Instructor Prices in Dartford
Every price adjusted for Dartford using a 1.091x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) | £30 | £35 | £45 | 1 hour |
| Block of 10 Lessons | £275 | £325 | £395 | 10 hours (over several weeks) |
| Intensive Course (1 Week) | £875 | £1,200 | £1,635 | 5 days (30-40 hours) |
| Pass Plus Course (6 Hours) | £165 | £220 | £275 | 6 hours (over 1-2 days) |
| Motorway Lesson | £35 | £40 | £50 | 1-2 hours |
| Refresher Lesson | £35 | £40 | £50 | 1-2 hours |
| Automatic Lesson (1 Hour) | £35 | £40 | £50 | 1 hour |
| Theory Test Preparation | £25 | £25 | £25 | 57 minutes (test duration) |
| Practical Test Booking | £70 | £70 | £80 | 40 minutes (test duration) |
| Mock Driving Test | £35 | £40 | £50 | 1-1.5 hours |
| Driving Assessment (First Lesson) | £20 | £30 | £40 | 1-2 hours |
| Crash Course (2-3 Days) | £435 | £655 | £875 | 2-3 days (15-20 hours) |
Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£30
Average
£35
High
£45
1 hour
Block of 10 Lessons
Low
£275
Average
£325
High
£395
10 hours (over several weeks)
Intensive Course (1 Week)
Low
£875
Average
£1,200
High
£1,635
5 days (30-40 hours)
Pass Plus Course (6 Hours)
Low
£165
Average
£220
High
£275
6 hours (over 1-2 days)
Motorway Lesson
Low
£35
Average
£40
High
£50
1-2 hours
Refresher Lesson
Low
£35
Average
£40
High
£50
1-2 hours
Automatic Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£35
Average
£40
High
£50
1 hour
Theory Test Preparation
Low
£25
Average
£25
High
£25
57 minutes (test duration)
Practical Test Booking
Low
£70
Average
£70
High
£80
40 minutes (test duration)
Mock Driving Test
Low
£35
Average
£40
High
£50
1-1.5 hours
Driving Assessment (First Lesson)
Low
£20
Average
£30
High
£40
1-2 hours
Crash Course (2-3 Days)
Low
£435
Average
£655
High
£875
2-3 days (15-20 hours)
Regional comparison
How Dartford Compares
Average cost of single driving lesson (1 hour) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Driving Instructor Costs in Dartford?
Dartford has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect driving instructor costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Dartford instructor costs are 9% above the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for driving instructor services in Dartford. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £875 to £1,635 for intensive course (1 week) in Dartford.
When getting quotes in Dartford, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check certifications, reviews and itemised estimates before approving work.
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