Driving Lessons in Manchester

Manchester's driving instruction landscape includes 71 schools alongside 40 independent driving instructors, providing extensive options across the city. Pricing spans £25 to £49.99 per hour, with schools averaging £36, notably lower than many UK regions. Automatic driving lessons are offered by 46 schools, while 16 schools have female driving instructors and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. The city's schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 48 offer intensive courses. Test centres across Greater Manchester show considerable variation, with Bolton at 56.7% significantly outperforming Bury's 40.3%.

£36
average price
71
driving schools
40
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Manchester

Showing 120 of 71
Adams Driver Trainer

Adams Driver Trainer

5(1987)92% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

92% first-time pass rate—well above the local test centre average of 50.5%. £35/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block deals from £170 (5 hours) to £340 (10 hours), plus intensive courses starting at £615 for 10 hours. Student discounts available, and instructors know all test routes in the area.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
86 Bradfield Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9LEView school
Viva Driving School

Viva Driving School

5(617)
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block packages from 5 to 40 lessons available—learners consistently praise instructor Mo for his calm, patient teaching style that builds genuine confidence. Specialises in first-time passes through intensive courses or flexible weekly lessons, plus Pass Plus courses at £230.

ManualIntensive
Christie Way, Manchester M21 7QYView school
Wiz Driving School

Wiz Driving School

5(569)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Multiple intensive course options with practical test booking included, ranging from 5 to 30 hours at £79 per hour (5-hour package at £395) down to £54 per hour (30-hour package at £1,620). Lessons available 7 days a week from 8AM to 8PM with flexible scheduling, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
1012 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WNView school
HDS Driving School

HDS Driving School

5(480)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to £330 for 10 hours, plus free unlimited online theory training and 24-hour support.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Caythorpe St, Manchester M14 4ULView school
Impulse Drive

Impulse Drive

5(423)93% pass rate
From £36/hr10hrs for £330Save £30

£36/hour starting rate with flexible options including 10-hour blocks at £330-£350 and intensive courses from £465 to £2,995 for unlimited lessons. A 93% first-time pass rate across 5,000+ trained students, backed by 5.0 Google reviews. Pick-and-drop service available with tailored lessons designed around your learning needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Spaces, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5ANView school
Driving Lessons MCR

Driving Lessons MCR

5(293)
From £39/hr10hrs for £370Save £20

Flexible block deals from £39/hour with discounts on 10-hour (£370), 15-hour (£540), and 30-hour (£995) packages make this school accessible for learners at any stage. Lessons run 2–6 hours per week at your own pace, with instructors covering all areas of Manchester including Didsbury, Sale, and the City Centre. Multiple languages available and lessons offered in both manual and automatic vehicles.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Multiple languages
Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQView school
Direct Learn Driving School

Direct Learn Driving School

5(269)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Specialising in intensive driving courses with fast-track test booking to skip the standard DVLA waiting list. From relaxed 1-2 hour weekly lessons at £35/hour (manual) or £40/hour (automatic), to super-intensive packages completing in 1-3 weeks with test included, there's flexibility for every schedule and budget. First hour free for complete beginners on 10-hour blocks.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Sandbach Ave, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7EGView school
SMH Driving School Manchester

SMH Driving School Manchester

5(238)
From £38/hr10hrs for £359Save £21

Structured one-to-one lessons at £38/hour, with block deals from £359 for 10 hours up to £1,349 for 40 hours. Intensive courses available at competitive rates, plus free theory and hazard perception support, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus courses. Flexible scheduling with home, work, and college pick-up and drop-off included.

AutomaticIntensive
4 Edlin Cl, Manchester M12 4WGView school
Pass Quick Driving School

Pass Quick Driving School

5(207)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Voted National Driving School of the Year 2025 for the third consecutive year, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,800 reviews. Intensive courses from £520 (6 hours) to £1,220 (20 hours), plus regular pay-as-you-go lessons at £38/hour with 10-hour blocks at £370. Fast-track test booking cuts DVSA waiting times in half, getting you test-ready and on the road faster.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
36 Holland Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4NQView school
Ace Drive DT

Ace Drive DT

5(179)
From £37/hr10hrs for £370

Flexible block deals from £37/hour, with 10-hour packages at £370 and 20-hour courses at £740 for learners at different experience levels. Complete intensive courses in 4-6 weeks, or choose automatic lessons if you prefer an easier learning experience.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
49 Linksway, Swinton, Manchester M27 5NYView school
ADZ Driving School

ADZ Driving School

5(157)98.5% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible block packages start at £350–£380 for 10 hours (manual/automatic), with the popular 20-hour Standard at £32–£36/hour, or pay-as-you-go from £35/hour. Lessons available 7 days a week with pick-up and drop-off included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
4 Palmerston Ave, Manchester M16 8JRView school
Auto Pass Ltd

Auto Pass Ltd

5(107)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Family-run school founded by Moe and Zizi with consistently high first-time pass rates and five-star reviews praising quick progression—one student passed in just 10 hours. £35/hour or £70 for 2-hour sessions, with a 10-hour block at £340. Home and work pick-ups included, plus Pass Plus courses available on request.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Barton upon Irwell, Eccles, Manchester M30 7AJView school
ESM Driving School

ESM Driving School

5(85)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Over 600 pupils passed with a 99% satisfaction rate and an excellent first-time pass rate. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with test day lessons from £85 including 1 hour of instruction. Seven years' experience with calm, organised instructors who build confidence on the road.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
75 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7GRView school
Betta Results School of Motoring

Betta Results School of Motoring

5(81)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

£35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with a Grade-A instructor who's been teaching since 1991. Intensive driving courses available for those wanting to compress months of lessons into a couple of weeks, plus Pass Plus courses and theory support to help you pass first time.

ManualIntensive
2 Edenfield Ave, Manchester M21 7PBView school
Ramzan's Driving School

Ramzan's Driving School

5(78)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£34–£39 per hour with block deals dropping to £32–£35/hour (10–40 hour packages available). Established in 2006 with decades of instructor experience, this school offers motorway training, refresher courses, and Pass Plus alongside standard lessons. Home pick-ups and flexible scheduling make it convenient for learners balancing other commitments.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Monton St, Manchester M14 4LTView school
Van Halen Driving School

Van Halen Driving School

5(36)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Established in 2010, Van Halen Driving School has built a strong reputation for supporting nervous and anxious learners with patient, calm instruction across Manchester's busy roads. Lessons start from £37 per hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Local expertise in test routes and real-world driving conditions means you'll be genuinely prepared for both your test and independent driving.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
6 Farcroft Cl, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GAView school
DRS Driving School

DRS Driving School

5(32)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses begin at £200 for fast-track test preparation. Patient instructors focus on building confidence gradually in a stress-free environment across all Greater Manchester areas.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
7 Parrenthorn Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M25 2RHView school
DriveSQ

DriveSQ

5(29)
From £33/hr10hrs for £300Save £30

Focus on observation, anticipation and planning rather than just test technique, with realistic mock tests and personalised lesson plans built into every course. £33 per lesson for manual or automatic, or £300 for a 10-hour block in Didsbury and M19 areas. Pass Plus courses also available to build confidence on motorways, night driving and rural roads after you've passed.

ManualAutomatic
103 Kingsway, Manchester M19 2LNView school
MoveOff Driving School

MoveOff Driving School

5(21)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Instructor Bahjat Noor stands out for consistently helping learners pass on their first attempt, with multiple five-star reviews praising her patience and ability to break down complex techniques into manageable steps. Intensive courses run from 6 to 40 hours starting at £450, with standard lessons at £35/hour (manual) or £37/hour (automatic), plus 10-hour block deals at £320 or £350. Well-maintained training vehicles and flexible scheduling make this school particularly welcoming for nervous beginners.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
109 Park Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0DXView school
Longsight Driving School

Longsight Driving School

5(4)95% pass rate
From £35/hr40hrs for £1240Save £160

£35 per 2-hour lesson with block deals from £199 (6 hours) up to £1,240 (40 hours), plus free test car use when you book regular lessons. A 95% pass rate across 1,000+ students, with four instructors including a 92% first-time pass specialist and patient automatic instructor for nervous drivers. Seven-day-a-week availability with flexible scheduling around work and study.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
9 Ellen Wilkinson Cres, Longsight, Manchester M12 4JUView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Manchester?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
1
£30–35
6
£35–40
34
£40–45
5
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 47 driving schools in Manchester.

Intensive courses in Manchester

Want to pass fast?

48 Manchester schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

The gender split varied dramatically across centres, with women achieving just 37.9% in Rochdale but 53.1% in Bolton, while men ranged from 43.7% in Rochdale to 59.9% in Bolton. Manchester's complex urban road network of tram lines, bus lanes and busy roundabouts proves challenging, with Bolton performing best at 56.7% thanks to its more manageable suburban routes compared to inner-city locations. Rochdale struggled most at 41.2%, likely due to its steep hill starts and narrow Victorian-era streets around the town centre. 89,700 tests were conducted across all 8 centres between 2024 and 2025, with automatic learners achieving rates from 35.2% in Rochdale to 51% in Bolton.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
54%

Bredbury (Manchester)

9,946 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.4%
Automatic47.4%
51%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,196 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men52.9%
Automatic45.9%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
45%

Chadderton

12,454 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men48.0%
Automatic37.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%
44%

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

10,768 tests taken
Women39.0%
Men48.0%
Automatic40.9%
41%

Rochdale (Manchester)

9,790 tests taken
Women37.9%
Men43.7%
Automatic35.2%
40%

Bury (Manchester)

8,136 tests taken
Women38.4%
Men41.5%
Automatic35.5%

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