Driving Lessons in York
You'll find 17 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors across York, with schools achieving an excellent 4.9-star average rating. Driving lessons cost between £35 and £50 per hour (averaging £43) across the 10 schools that list pricing. Female driving instructors are available at 4 schools, and there are 10 independent female driving instructors to choose from. If you're considering an intensive course or learning in an automatic, 6 schools offer intensive courses and 5 offer automatic driving lessons. York's test centre has a 54.4% pass rate from 9,416 tests.
- £43
- average price
- 17
- driving schools
- 40
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in York by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
3Ridings Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in York.
York Driving School LTD
Highest-rated manual driving school in York.
Smart Pass York
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in York.
Crown School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in York.
Driving lessons in York
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Showing 1–17 of 17 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in York.
York Driving School LTD
Multiple instructors including Graham Hood and AbdulKarim, with consistently strong reviews praising patience and first-time pass results. £44 per hour (5-hour block at £220, 10-hour block at £430), plus intensive courses at £46/hour, with a beginner package at £199 for 5 hours.
ELLIS Driving School
Grade A instructor Martin Ellis delivers 2-hour lessons at £90 per session, with Pass Plus and motorway courses also available at £95 per lesson. The school provides a relaxed, professional approach to manual driving instruction, backed by extensive practical test guidance resources including show-me-tell-me walkthroughs, difficult junction coaching, and examiner tips.
Linda Hemingway Driver Training
18 years' experience building confidence in nervous and anxious learners, with a 5.0 rating across 10 Google reviews highlighting patience and calm teaching. Standard lessons at £43/hour, 90-minute sessions at £64.50, or a 10-lesson package with savings available; Pass Plus and motorway training also offered at £50/hour.
UDrive With Alastair
Former helicopter pilot and West Yorkshire Police officer who brings exceptional calm and professionalism to every lesson. £50/hour for automatic lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £100 and block booking discounts available; intensive courses also offered. Tailors every lesson to individual confidence levels, backed by strong reviews and a track record of turning out safe, confident drivers.
Sheila Holmes School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a very high pass rate, specialising in automatic lessons in a Toyota Yaris Hybrid. £42/hour with block booking discounts available, plus nervous driver lessons, motorway tuition, and mock tests to build confidence.
Supa Cooper
Single female instructor teaching in a Mini Cooper, widely regarded as one of the best cars to learn in. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses, motorway, and night driving lessons also available. Pickup and drop-off included from any reasonable location.
A-OK Driving School York
Solo instructor Paul offers one-to-one lessons with local knowledge and a patient approach that welcomes nervous drivers and mature learners. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, plus a special beginners offer of £185 for the first 5 hours; motorway lessons and refresher courses also available.
Daniel's Driving School
Specialises in automatic driving lessons for nervous learners, those exchanging non-UK licences, and post-test confidence building on motorways and in adverse conditions. £50 per hour for 2-hour lessons in a well-equipped Hyundai Ioniq with dual controls. Also offers theory test training, mock tests, and defensive driving courses.
Crown School of Motoring
Run by Alison since 2006 with Armed Forces training background at Leconfield, achieving a 98% first-time pass rate through intensive, individually structured courses. £38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Two instructors (both female) use Ford Ecosports with dual controls, prioritising safety and confidence-building from lesson one.
3Ridings Driving School
£35 per hour for standard lessons, or £34 per hour when booking a 10-hour block (£340). A cooperative of experienced instructors with an impressive first-time pass rate, emphasizing practical driving time over classroom talk. Motorway lessons available at £70 for two hours.
Smart Pass York
£90 for two-hour pay-as-you-go lessons or block deals from £210 for 5 hours up to £470 for intensive 10-hour courses. Sukru's teaching style earns consistent five-star reviews, with multiple students praising his clear explanations and calm approach that helped them pass first time. Specialising in automatic driving lessons with modern cars, this school also offers Pass Plus courses, refresher lessons, and motorway tuition.
DG Driver Training
Grade A instructor with 12+ years' experience and a background training advanced drivers, motorcyclists, and AA Driving School instructors. Focuses on building safe, independent drivers rather than just test passes, using a coaching-based approach tailored to your pace. Two-hour lessons at £85 for learner drivers, with weekend availability subject to booking.
Kay Blackburn Driving Tuition
Eric Arthur Watson
Gopal Bahadur Pun Sutpahare
John Barker
Paul Burke
David Charles Walton
Ron Clark
Andrew Coop
Amy Cox
Matthew David Ayres
Andrew De-giorgio
Mark Deighton
Joseph Dokotum
Kirsten Easthope
Barry Edward Mclaughlin
Martin Ellis
Ben Foster
Samantha Hayes
Philip Henry Steel
Sheila Holmes
Helen Homer
Block booking
Best block deals in York
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
How much do driving lessons cost in York?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 10 driving schools in York.
Intensive courses in York
Want to pass fast?
6 York schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
York Test Centres and Pass Rates
York saw 9,416 tests between 2025 and 2026 with a 54.4% pass rate, men and women almost identical at 54.6% and 54.3%. Automatic learners passed at 49.9%, and you're looking at a 15 week wait. The roads around York involve medieval street layouts in the city centre with tight turns and restricted areas, plus the ring road sections and approaches across the River Ouse where traffic builds during peak times.
York
9,416 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 54.3% | 54.6% | 49.9% | 54.4% | 9,416 | 15 weeks |