How Much Does it Cost to Learn to Drive UK? What is the Average Cost of Driving Lessons UK?

The cost of learning to drive concerns many learner drivers, as most are young, with many still in their teens and on low incomes.

With the current high inflation and hikes in interest rates not seen in the UK for decades, the cost of driving lessons has risen considerably, putting even more strain on the learner driver.

To assist you with your budgeting, we have compiled a list of approximate costs so you can understand how much it might cost to learn to drive.

What does the cost of learning to drive include?

Driving lessons with your instructor, the cost associated with driving practice between lessons and the statutory items of a provisional licence, theory and practical test fees.

The total cost of driving lessons can vary greatly depending on where you live in the UK and if you go with an independent or one of the large driving schools. Of course, the amount you spend on lessons will also depend on how many hours you need in the car with an instructor. PS Many young drivers are now looking to learn to drive in an automatic car. The cost of driving lessons between automatic and manual can be vast.

What is the cost of driving lessons with the large driving schools?

The cost of learning to drive with one of the well-known franchise driving schools, such as The AA, is, on average, £ 36 for a one-hour driving lesson in the Greater Manchester area. And it could reach up to £45 per lesson if you live in West Sussex. These prices are in June 2023. Savings up to 10% can be made by having two-hour driving sessions instead and block booking lessons in advance. These branded driving schools, although more expensive than the independent instructors, can offer extra services such as theory test support or even getting to choose which car you drive.

How much do the independent instructors charge?

Alternatively, the prices of one-hour driving lessons with independent instructors are lower than the large driving schools. As a guide, we compared numerous independent instructors in West Sussex with the average cost of driving lessons around £38. A similar comparison in Greater Manchester indicated an average price of £32. However, establishing an average driving lesson cost with independent instructors is not as easy as with large driving schools.

WHAT IS the average cost of driving lessons?

Calculating the average cost of a driving lesson has so many factors to consider. These factors include independent or driving school instructors, regional pricing, one-hour or two-hour lessons, single or block bookings, a manual or automatic car, and there are more.

We have taken the average price from the top websites that offer one to come up with an average cost of driving lessons UK. The average cost for a one-hour driving lesson is £34 x 45 hours (minimum recommended to pass at first attempt) equals.

Cost of driving lessons is £1538.

Theory test revision can be a combination of DVSA or other brand of study material including on line Apps.

Cost is variable we allow £40.

Most people prior to the test have a one-hour warm-up driving lesson with their instructor before their driving test and then use the instructor’s car for the test. We allow an additional £70 for the lesson and use of the vehicle.

Cost of £70