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%.

From £25/hr·Average £36/hr

Manchester's Top Picks

Best Value

Pass Faster

Cheapest manual driving school in Manchester.

4.7(77 reviews)
£25/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Adams Driver Trainer

The highest-rated manual driving school in Manchester, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

Adams Driver Trainer

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Manchester.

5.0(1987 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Manchester

71 schools

Adams Driver Trainer

Adams Driver Trainer

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(1987)·92% pass rate

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...

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

Viva Driving School

From £35/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(617)

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...

ManualIntensive
Christie Way, Manchester M21 7QY
Wiz Driving School

Wiz Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(569)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
1012 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WN
HDS Driving School

HDS Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(480)·98% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Caythorpe St, Manchester M14 4UL
Impulse Drive

Impulse Drive

From £36/hr·10hrs for £330Save 8%
5.0(423)·93% pass rate

£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%...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Spaces, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5AN
Driving Lessons MCR

Driving Lessons MCR

From £39/hr·10hrs for £370Save 5%
5.0(293)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Speaks Multiple languages
Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQ
Direct Learn Driving School

Direct Learn Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(269)

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...

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

SMH Driving School Manchester

From £38/hr·10hrs for £359Save 6%
5.0(238)

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,...

AutomaticIntensive
4 Edlin Cl, Manchester M12 4WG
Pass Quick Driving School

Pass Quick Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
5.0(207)

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...

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

Ace Drive DT

From £37/hr·10hrs for £370
5.0(179)

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
49 Linksway, Swinton, Manchester M27 5NY
ADZ Driving School

ADZ Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
5.0(157)·98.5% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
4 Palmerston Ave, Manchester M16 8JR
Auto Pass Ltd

Auto Pass Ltd

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(107)

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...

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

ESM Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(85)

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...

ManualAutomaticTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
75 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7GR
Betta Results School of Motoring

Betta Results School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £330Save 6%
5.0(81)

£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...

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

Ramzan's Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(78)

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Monton St, Manchester M14 4LT
Van Halen Driving School

Van Halen Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(36)

Established in 2010, Van Halen Driving School has built a strong reputation for supporting nervous and anxious learners with patient, calm instruction across...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
6 Farcroft Cl, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 0GA
DRS Driving School

DRS Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £350
5.0(32)·98% pass rate

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
7 Parrenthorn Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M25 2RH
DriveSQ

DriveSQ

From £33/hr·10hrs for £300Save 9%
5.0(29)

Focus on observation, anticipation and planning rather than just test technique, with realistic mock tests and personalised lesson plans built into every...

ManualAutomatic
103 Kingsway, Manchester M19 2LN
MoveOff Driving School

MoveOff Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(21)

Instructor Bahjat Noor stands out for consistently helping learners pass on their first attempt, with multiple five-star reviews praising her patience and...

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

Longsight Driving School

From £35/hr·40hrs for £1240Save 11%
5.0(4)·95% pass rate

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
9 Ellen Wilkinson Cres, Longsight, Manchester M12 4JU

Block Booking Deals in Manchester

51 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 25%

Go 2 Pass

10hrs for £240

£24.00/hr

Save 11%

Longsight Driving School

40hrs for £1240

£31.00/hr

Save 9%

DriveSQ

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 6%

Learners Club

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Save 6%

Beaufort Driving School

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Muzaf Driving School

5hrs for £25

£5.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Manchester

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£34/hr
48 schools5.0best rated

Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres

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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