Price Guide
How Much Does a Driving Instructor Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Driving Instructor Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
All prices include materials and labour unless stated otherwise.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) | £28 | £34 | £40 | 1 hour |
| Block of 10 Lessons | £250 | £300 | £360 | 10 hours (over several weeks) |
| Intensive Course (1 Week) | £800 | £1,100 | £1,500 | 5 days (30-40 hours) |
| Pass Plus Course (6 Hours) | £150 | £200 | £250 | 6 hours (over 1-2 days) |
| Motorway Lesson | £30 | £38 | £45 | 1-2 hours |
| Refresher Lesson | £30 | £38 | £45 | 1-2 hours |
| Automatic Lesson (1 Hour) | £30 | £38 | £45 | 1 hour |
| Theory Test Preparation | £23 | £23 | £23 | 57 minutes (test duration) |
| Practical Test Booking | £62 | £62 | £75 | 40 minutes (test duration) |
| Mock Driving Test | £30 | £38 | £45 | 1-1.5 hours |
| Driving Assessment (First Lesson) | £20 | £28 | £35 | 1-2 hours |
| Crash Course (2-3 Days) | £400 | £600 | £800 | 2-3 days (15-20 hours) |
Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£28
Average
£34
High
£40
1 hour
Block of 10 Lessons
Low
£250
Average
£300
High
£360
10 hours (over several weeks)
Intensive Course (1 Week)
Low
£800
Average
£1,100
High
£1,500
5 days (30-40 hours)
Pass Plus Course (6 Hours)
Low
£150
Average
£200
High
£250
6 hours (over 1-2 days)
Motorway Lesson
Low
£30
Average
£38
High
£45
1-2 hours
Refresher Lesson
Low
£30
Average
£38
High
£45
1-2 hours
Automatic Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£30
Average
£38
High
£45
1 hour
Theory Test Preparation
Low
£23
Average
£23
High
£23
57 minutes (test duration)
Practical Test Booking
Low
£62
Average
£62
High
£75
40 minutes (test duration)
Mock Driving Test
Low
£30
Average
£38
High
£45
1-1.5 hours
Driving Assessment (First Lesson)
Low
£20
Average
£28
High
£35
1-2 hours
Crash Course (2-3 Days)
Low
£400
Average
£600
High
£800
2-3 days (15-20 hours)
Local pricing
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Regional comparison
Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) by City
Average cost of single driving lesson (1 hour) across key UK cities.
Overview
What Does a Driving Instructor Do?
A driving instructor provides professional services covering driving lessons, intensive courses, pass plus and motorway lessons. They cover a range of services from straightforward options to more complex, bespoke work. Choosing the right instructor ensures you get quality results and a professional experience.
You should hire a driving instructor whenever you need specialist expertise or professional-grade results. The right instructor brings experience, proper equipment, and industry knowledge that makes a real difference to the outcome.
Pricing for driving instructor services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a driving instructor, always get at least three quotes from different mechanics. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check certifications and itemised estimates. A reputable instructor will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about driving instructor costs in the UK.