Temecula has 2 DMV-licensed driving schools serving the city and the wider Murrieta valley. Compare them below by how long the California DMV has licensed each one, rating, and the price each publishes for the state-required six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Nearby Murrieta and Wildomar each have one licensed school as well. Teens aged 15½ to 17½ must finish the 30-hour drivers ed course before their first lesson.
Temecula driving schools at a glance
Compare Temecula driving schools
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| School | Current license since | 6-hr price | Per hour | DMV test car | Pickup | Languages | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Five Star Driving SchoolLic. E0470 | 20251 yrs | 5.0★23 reviews | $485 | $81 | Yes | Yes | English · ASL | Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM · Sat-Sun 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| #2American Academic Driving School LLCLic. E0817 | 2026first year | 5.0★92 reviews | $399 | $67 | Yes | unknown | English | Mon-Sun 8 AM - 8 PM |
Current license since = the date the California DMV issued the school's current occupational license (public record). A school that re-licensed under a new owner or business entity shows the newer date, so it is a license-record fact, not years in business. Prices and hours are as stated on each school's own website or listing and change without notice; confirm before booking. Per hour = stated package price divided by package hours.
American Academic Driving School LLC
American Academic Driving School lists its address as 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 200-228, Temecula, with phone numbers in the 925 and 949 area codes. Its website prices a 6-hour adult lesson package at $399, a 10-hour teen package at $650, and a road test prep option of one lesson plus the DMV test at $275, and says it serves teens, adults and seniors.
Five Star Driving School
Five Star Driving School's Temecula branch is at 42217 Rio Nedo Rd, Bldg B, Suite 201, with a second branch in San Diego. It sells behind-the-wheel packages from a $180 2-hour lesson to a 12-hour package, a $240 DMV road test service, online drivers ed, traffic school and a mature driver course, advertises free pickup and drop-off, and its Yelp and Nextdoor listings say it was established in 2017.
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License data from CA DMV public records; verify independently. Online-only providers licensed in Temecula are excluded here because they don't offer local in-person lessons. Spot something wrong? Report an issue with a listing.
More driving schools near Temecula
Temecula has two licensed schools, so most families also compare these DMV-licensed schools in neighboring cities, listed nearest first with straight-line distance from Temecula.
| School | City | Distance | Current license since | 6-hr price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pink Driving Academy LLCLic. E0471 | Murrieta | 3.5 mi | 20251 yrs | 5.0★10 reviews | call |
| La Excel Driving SchoolLic. E3358 | Wildomar | 6.9 mi | 199530 yrs | 4.4★13 reviews | $425 |
| Kenzie Driving SchoolLic. E2174 | Lake Elsinore | 12 mi | 20196 yrs | 4.8★197 reviews | $509.99 |
| Let's Go for a Ride CA Driving School L.L.C.Lic. E0623 | Canyon Lake | 12 mi | 20251 yrs | 4.8★85 reviews | call |
| Raasveld Instructional ServicesLic. E4106 | Hemet | 18 mi | 200422 yrs | 4.2★46 reviews | $385 |
| Motorpro Driving SchoolLic. E4006 | Hemet | 20 mi | 200323 yrs | 3.3★12 reviews | $466 |
Distances are straight-line from the Temecula listings; driving time varies. Each linked city page compares every licensed school there.
What behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Temecula
California requires teens to complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction. Among the 2 Temecula schools that publish a price, the 6-hour package runs $399 to $485, about $74 per hour. 2 of 2 schools provide a car for the DMV road test, usually as a separate add-on. 1 offers pickup and drop-off from home or school. The 30-hour drivers ed course that earns the learner's permit is a separate cost; online it is $44.99.
Temecula's published 6-hour prices run $399 to $485. Five Star and American Academic both rent a car for the DMV road test.
How a teen gets licensed in Temecula
- At 15½, finish the DMV-approved 30-hour drivers ed course. Online it is $44.99 and self-paced; it earns the certificate the DMV needs for a permit.
- Book a permit appointment at the Temecula DMV office, bring the drivers ed certificate, proof of identity and residency, and pass the 46-question knowledge test.
- Hold the permit at least 6 months and log 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of them at night.
- Complete 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel with one of the DMV-licensed schools above (compare prices in the table).
- Book the road test at a DMV office; several local schools rent a car for the test if the family car is not suitable.
Teen driver? Start here
Behind-the-wheel comes after drivers ed.
California teens 15½ to 17½ need the DMV-approved 30-hour course first. That is what earns the permit these lessons require.
How to choose a driving school in Temecula
- Confirm the school's DMV license is active (verify link on every listing) and note how long the current license has been held
- Ask whether the price includes the full 6 hours behind-the-wheel, and what a DMV test car costs on top
- Check pickup and drop-off from home or school, and how lessons are scheduled (2-hour blocks are typical)
- Compare Google ratings against review count; a 4.9 from 200 reviews says more than a 5.0 from 6
- Ask about instructor experience, dual-brake vehicles and lessons in your language if needed
- For teens: finish drivers ed first so the permit is in hand before the first lesson
Temecula driving school FAQ
- Where do I take my driving test in Temecula?
- At the Temecula DMV field office (27851 Diaz Rd). Book a road-test appointment at dmv.ca.gov.
- How much do behind-the-wheel lessons cost in Temecula?
- Published 6-hour packages run about $399 to $485. A car for the DMV test is typically an extra $240 to $275.
- Which Temecula driving school has held its DMV license the longest?
- Five Star Driving School's current license was issued in 2025 and American Academic Driving School's in 2026. Both dates reflect re-licensing of existing businesses rather than new schools; each listing shows the date from the DMV record.
- Do I need drivers ed before behind-the-wheel lessons?
- Yes. California teens aged 15½ to 17½ must finish a 30-hour driver education course ($44.99 online) to get the learner's permit that lessons require.