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
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Driving lessons in York

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York Driving School LTD

York Driving School LTD

5(91)
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
55 Frances St, York YO10 4DPView school
ELLIS Driving School

ELLIS Driving School

5(31)
From £45/hr

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.

Manual
35 Danum Rd, Fulford, York YO10 4LDView school
Linda Hemingway Driver Training

Linda Hemingway Driver Training

5(12)
From £43/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualFemale Instructors
Allot House, York YO30 1AAView school
UDrive With Alastair

UDrive With Alastair

5(11)
From £50/hrBlock bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
2 Rectory Cl, Old Rd, Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, York YO43 4DNView school
Sheila Holmes School of Motoring

Sheila Holmes School of Motoring

5(3)
From £42/hrBlock bookings available

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.

AutomaticIntensive
1 Ryecroft Cl, Heworth, York YO31 1HYView school
Supa Cooper

Supa Cooper

5(1)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
The Bungalow, Ambler's Ln, Shipton, Shipton by Beningbrough, York YO30 1ANView school
A-OK Driving School York

A-OK Driving School York

4.9(41)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

ManualIntensive
115 Lindsey Ave, Holgate, York YO26 4RRView school
Daniel's Driving School

Daniel's Driving School

4.8(47)
From £50/hr

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.

Automatic
Hull Road, York YO41 5PFView school
Crown School of Motoring

Crown School of Motoring

4.6(21)98% pass rate
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

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.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
1A Sandholme, Market Weighton, York YO43 3NDView school
3Ridings Driving School

3Ridings Driving School

From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£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.

ManualFemale Instructors
24 Cliffe Rd, Market Weighton, York YO43 3BNView school
Smart Pass York

Smart Pass York

5(63)
10hrs for £430

£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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
1 Ringstone Rd, Rawcliffe, York YO30 4UDView school
DG Driver Training

DG Driver Training

5(43)

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
1B Carr Ln, Holgate, York YO26 5HTView school
Varney Driving School

Varney Driving School

5(54)
Manual
39 Middleton Rd, Acomb, York YO24 3ATView school
Kay Blackburn Driving Tuition

Kay Blackburn Driving Tuition

5(5)
Manual
40 Gay Meadows, Stockton on the Forest, York YO32 9UJView school
Aloha School of Motoring

Aloha School of Motoring

5
Manual
Alwyne Grove, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5RTView school
Bruce York Driving

Bruce York Driving

4.9(64)
Manual
Lavender Grove, Acomb, York YO26 5RXView school
Steve's Auto Drive School

Steve's Auto Drive School

4.9(56)
Manual
59 Tamworth Rd, York YO30 5GJView school

Eric Arthur Watson

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John Barker

Paul Burke

David Charles Walton

Ron Clark

Andrew Coop

Amy Cox

Female ADI

Matthew David Ayres

Andrew De-giorgio

Mark Deighton

Joseph Dokotum

Kirsten Easthope

Female ADI

Barry Edward Mclaughlin

Martin Ellis

Ben Foster

Samantha Hayes

Female ADI

Philip Henry Steel

Sheila Holmes

Female ADI

Helen Homer

Female ADI
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
2
£40–45
5
£45–50
3

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.

54%

York

9,416 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women54.3%
Men54.6%
Automatic49.9%

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