London regional pricing
How Much Does a Driving Instructor Cost in London?
Updated prices for . London prices are typically 24% above the national average.
Price summary
London Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) | £35 | £40 | £50 |
| Block of 10 Lessons | £310 | £375 | £445 |
| Intensive Course (1 Week) | £995 | £1,365 | £1,865 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on London regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Driving Instructor Prices in London
Every price adjusted for London using a 1.243x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour) | £35 | £40 | £50 | 1 hour |
| Block of 10 Lessons | £310 | £375 | £445 | 10 hours (over several weeks) |
| Intensive Course (1 Week) | £995 | £1,365 | £1,865 | 5 days (30-40 hours) |
| Pass Plus Course (6 Hours) | £185 | £250 | £310 | 6 hours (over 1-2 days) |
| Motorway Lesson | £35 | £45 | £55 | 1-2 hours |
| Refresher Lesson | £35 | £45 | £55 | 1-2 hours |
| Automatic Lesson (1 Hour) | £35 | £45 | £55 | 1 hour |
| Theory Test Preparation | £30 | £30 | £30 | 57 minutes (test duration) |
| Practical Test Booking | £75 | £75 | £95 | 40 minutes (test duration) |
| Mock Driving Test | £35 | £45 | £55 | 1-1.5 hours |
| Driving Assessment (First Lesson) | £25 | £35 | £45 | 1-2 hours |
| Crash Course (2-3 Days) | £495 | £745 | £995 | 2-3 days (15-20 hours) |
Single Driving Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£35
Average
£40
High
£50
1 hour
Block of 10 Lessons
Low
£310
Average
£375
High
£445
10 hours (over several weeks)
Intensive Course (1 Week)
Low
£995
Average
£1,365
High
£1,865
5 days (30-40 hours)
Pass Plus Course (6 Hours)
Low
£185
Average
£250
High
£310
6 hours (over 1-2 days)
Motorway Lesson
Low
£35
Average
£45
High
£55
1-2 hours
Refresher Lesson
Low
£35
Average
£45
High
£55
1-2 hours
Automatic Lesson (1 Hour)
Low
£35
Average
£45
High
£55
1 hour
Theory Test Preparation
Low
£30
Average
£30
High
£30
57 minutes (test duration)
Practical Test Booking
Low
£75
Average
£75
High
£95
40 minutes (test duration)
Mock Driving Test
Low
£35
Average
£45
High
£55
1-1.5 hours
Driving Assessment (First Lesson)
Low
£25
Average
£35
High
£45
1-2 hours
Crash Course (2-3 Days)
Low
£495
Average
£745
High
£995
2-3 days (15-20 hours)
Regional comparison
How London Compares
Average cost of single driving lesson (1 hour) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Driving Instructor Costs in London?
London 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.
London instructor costs are 24% 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 London. 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 £995 to £1,865 for intensive course (1 week) in London.
When getting quotes in London, 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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