Automotive Franchises
UK Prestige Car Brokers
As a franchisee of UK Prestige Car Brokers, you will be developing a valuable asset that you can…
Minimum Investment: £17,500
How Much Does a Driving Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £25,000 — ranging from £17,500 to £34,000 across 3 UK driving opportunities.
From
£17,500
minimum investment
Typical
£25,000
median across 3 brands
Up to
£34,000
established models
Choice
3
opportunities
Cheapest Driving franchises
Care Franchises
Driving Miss Daisy
Combat isolation and lack of mobility in your local community by owning a flexible and home-based franchise.
Minimum Investment: £25,000
Automotive Franchises
Green Motion Car Rental
Greenmotion, founded in 2007, has experienced rapid growth and offers franchisees a huge earning potential! Franchisees will receive…
Minimum Investment: £34,000
Want a Driving franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a driving franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the driving opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £17,500, with a typical figure around £25,000 and the most established models reaching about £34,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a driving franchise cost?
Driving franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £17,500, with a typical figure around £25,000 and up to £34,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest driving franchise?
The lowest-investment driving franchise currently listed is UK Prestige Car Brokers, from £17,500. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
