I illuminated my driveway using these solar lights for under £35

I decided my dark driveway needed some serious brightening, so I set out to illuminate it on a tiny budget.

With under £35 to spend, I chose three Amazon solar lighting options and used them to highlight both sides of the driveway, my gates, and the path that curves around the circular drive.

In just minutes, I transformed the entrance into a warm, stylish, low-maintenance glow that switches itself on and off, so if you want some driveway ideas that require little effort and are low cost, these products could help you.

1. Solar Garden Stake Lights – £14.44

The stake solar lights can just be stabbed into the ground (Image credit: Future)

To light the rose bed and outline the driveway borders, I used the GIGALUMI Solar Stake Lights, available for £14.44 on Amazon (down from £16.99).

Each one simply pushes into the soil, making installation as easy as “stab and go.” The warm white glow instantly defined the edge of the driveway and flower bed without looking harsh or artificial.

Benefits:

Completely wireless and solar powered
Auto on/off – no need to switch them daily
Weatherproof and energy-efficient
Perfect for paths, borders, and garden beds

2. Solar Crackle Glass Hanging Lights – £11.89

Solar crackle lights on black gates — *The solar crackle glass lights brighten my black iron gates* (Image credit: Future)

To add a decorative touch, I lined my black driveway gates with GIGALUMI’s Crackle Glass Hanging Lights, available on Amazon for £11.89 (reduced from £17.99.

These can simply be placed or hooked on – no screwing or drilling. The crackle-glass effect gives off a textured, elegant shimmer that looks far more expensive than it is.

Benefits:

Gorgeous crackle-glass design that sparkles at night
Solar powered with automatic dusk-to-dawn activation
Can be moved around the garden seasonally
Adds subtle, decorative charm rather than harsh brightness

3. Solar Deck Lights – £8.49

Solar deck lights on the path of a driveway — *These solar deck lights were on offer on Amazon* (Image credit: Future)

For the concrete pathway that curls around the circular driveway, I used GIGALUMI’s Solar Deck Lights, available for £8.49, down from £9.99.

The adhesive tabs let them stick straight onto the concrete, and despite their slim size, they give off a surprisingly strong guide-light – perfect if you’re looking for simple driveway lighting ideas that brighten the space safely at night.

Benefits:

Quick installation – just peel, stick, and leave
Ideal for steps, pathways, fences, or decking
Automatic on/off for true low-maintenance lighting
Adds clear visibility to walkways without glare

The final result

A dark driveway lit up on both sides by solar lights — *The final results of my solar lit drive light what was a previously depressing driveway* (Image credit: Future)

With all three products together costing £34.82, I ended up with a bright, stylish, and inviting driveway entrance that took only minutes to set up.

Everything is solar powered, everything turns itself on and off, and none of it requires upkeep – perfect for a low-maintenance garden.

When winter’s over, I might shuffle the crackle-glass lights around the garden, but for now I’m just enjoying my bargain glow-up.

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Gigalumi Solar Stake Lights

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Gigalumi Solar Crackle Glass

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Gigalumi Solar Deck Lights

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I illuminated my driveway using these solar lights for under £35

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