Benefits of fuel cards for driving instructors
Fewer detours to refuel
With access to 98% of the UK’s fuel stations, you’ll be making fewer detours, saving time, and fitting more lessons into your schedule.
Easier bookkeeping
With one HMRC-approved invoice, you’ll never have to struggle collecting your receipts or sorting expenses yourself.
Lower fuel prices per litre
Spending thousands of miles on the road each year easily racks up the cost, meaning even small savings per litre add up over time and can make a significant difference.
One invoice for multiple instructors
If you run a multi-car driving school, you’ll never have to worry about adding together separate receipts. Our fuel cards for driving instructors consolidate all fuel purchases into one invoice, allowing you to keep track of fuel costs more easily and monitor spend by vehicle and driver.
How much can you save with driving instructor fuel cards?
With a driving instructor fuel card, you could be making big savings on your yearly fuel spend – especially considering driving instructors can easily cover between 30,000 and 40,000 miles annually. This means that even the smallest of savings can add up quickly, easily becoming substantial figures.
For example, a driving instructor covering an average of 40,000 miles per year in a vehicle with 35 MPG (miles per gallon) could make fuel savings that exceed £450 per year! Using our fuel cost savings calculator, you can work out exactly how much a fuel card could be saving your business.
To help you save money even more, we’ve even pulled together a list of ways small businesses can cut driving costs!
You can also read our guide on what businesses need to know about VAT on fuel to better understand the running costs for your driving school or business.
Find the right fuel card for your driving instructor business
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for driving instructors. A fuel card makes it simple to control your spending and reduce paperwork. Whether you choose petrol fuel cards, diesel fuel cards, or EV cards, you’ll get nationwide coverage, competitive pricing, and clear reporting, all designed to save you time and money. That means you can focus on teaching, not managing receipts.
Our most popular driving instructor fuel cards
BP Flexi Fuel Card
BP Flexi gives your business fixed prices on diesel and petrol and access to 3,400 sites, including 1,200 BP-branded stations, plus Esso, Texaco and Gulf.
Supermarket Fuel Card
Our Supermarket fuel card is the ideal option for drivers who regularly visit supermarket sites. Access cheaper fuel and collect reward points on every visit at over 3,000 sites.
Keyfuels Fuel Card
The Keyfuels network offers discounted diesel at over 3,500 multi-branded stations across the UK, including 900 HGV sites and 70% UK motorway coverage.
Why driving instructors choose Right Fuel Card
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Save money on fuel
For busy driving instructors, fuel is a primary business cost, and fuel cards save money on fuel versus the standard pump price.
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Save time on admin
Fuel cards simplify fuel and EV charging payments for your driving instructor business. No more collecting receipts or sorting expenses; all your fuel spend in one simple invoice.
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No hidden fees
You’ll never find a hidden fee with Right Fuel Card. We don’t charge ‘transaction or network fees’, and believe in transparency, while offering the best customer service possible.
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Nationwide coverage
With access to 98% of the UK's fuel stations, including inner-city and supermarket sites, and the largest public EV charging network, you’ll never again need to waste time with detours.
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A first-class experience
We’re trusted by over 25,000 businesses and rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot for a reason. With us, your driving instructor business gets quality service you can rely on.
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Get the right fuel card
Fuel cards can be confusing, but we’ll help your driving instructor business get the best fuel card for your needs, with tailored solutions to manage your fuel spend efficiently.
Driving instructor fuel card FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions asked by driving instructors about fuel cards and what you can expect from Right Fuel Card when you apply for a fuel card with us.
Yes, fuel cards are ideal for single-car driving instructors as well as multi-car schools. You’ll still enjoy the same savings and admin benefits.
We’ll match you with the best option based on where you teach, your fuel type, and whether you want fixed weekly pricing or pump prices.
No. Fuel cards work via Direct Debit, and there are no credit card-style interest charges.
Yes. Many of our cards are accepted at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other supermarket forecourts.
If you would like a fuel card for your driving school, you can apply in just a few easy steps.
Firstly, tell us about your business so we can assess your fuel or charging needs. If you’re unsure, our team is always available to help, even after you’ve compared fuel cards online. Then, apply online with our fuel card application, which you can complete in just two minutes!
Yes! Depending on the driving instructor fuel card you select, you’ll be able to access many different supermarket forecourts such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons. Both the Supermarket Fuel Card and the Keyfuels Fuel Card offer access to various supermarket stations.
When applying for a fuel card for your driving school, you’ll need to provide proof of address (POA) and identification, your name and date of birth, bank details to set up your Direct Debit, and card details such as driver name and registration plate.
One BOOST point is earned for every litre of fuel purchased using an eligible fuel card.
Get your driving instructor fuel card...
The right fuel card can help save your business money on fuel and time on admin.
With the Right Fuel Card, there are no hidden 'network' or 'transaction' fees, just transparent pricing and simplified admin.
