The average hours to achieve your private pilot license is 53 - 57 with approximately 20 hours of solo.  In addition to the flight time you will probably have about 20 hours of ground instruction and additional study materials and testing fees.

Item Cost
53 Hours Aircraft Rental @ $105/hour $5,565
53 hours of Instruction @ $40/hour $2,120
Miscellaneous Testing and Study Materials $750
Total cost of private pilot license $8,435