Driving Lessons in York
York has 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with schools achieving perfect 5-star ratings. Lessons here average £44 per hour, ranging from £40 to £50. Four schools offer automatic driving lessons and intensive courses, while female driving instructors are available at 2 schools. There are also 10 independent female driving instructors. York's test centre has a 54.4% pass rate based on 9,416 tests.
- £44
- average price
- 14
- 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.
A-OK Driving School York
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.
Linda Hemingway Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in York.
Driving lessons in York
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Showing 1–20 of 54 driving schools and independent instructors in York.
York Driving School LTD
Manual
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.
Smart Pass York
Automatic
£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
Manual
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.
ELLIS Driving School
Manual
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
Manual
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.
Sheila Holmes School of Motoring
Automatic
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
Manual and automatic
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
Manual
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
Automatic
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.
Varney Driving School
Manual
Kay Blackburn Driving Tuition
Manual
Aloha School of Motoring
Manual
Bruce York Driving
Manual
Steve's Auto Drive School
Manual
Ron Clark
Manual
Eric Arthur Watson
Gopal Bahadur Pun Sutpahare
John Barker
Paul Burke
David Charles Walton
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 9 driving schools in York.
Intensive courses in York
Want to pass fast?
4 York schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
York Test Centres and Pass Rates
If you're learning in York, you've got one test centre, and it's a decent one to have on your doorstep. It has a pass rate of 54%, a little above the national pass rate of 50%, which means it's on the friendlier side of the norm. The typical wait for a test is about 4 months, and since it's the only centre nearby, that's the wait to plan around.