Driving Schools South Bohemian Region

In České Budějovice, there is a unique driving school built with a clear purpose: to offer women an environment where they can learn to drive without stress, shouting, or unnecessary pressure. Autoškola pro holky was founded by Ing. Michaela Ponec – Míša – an instructor who understands that anxieties about road traffic are common among women and deserve a sensitive, patient approach.

Instruction is exclusively individual – always one on one. No group courses, no collective pace that doesn't suit everyone. Lessons in a Fiat 500 cover real-world scenarios: morning rush hour, night driving, rain, highways, and parking in shopping centers. Automatic transmission or a large Jeep is available on request.

A team of three female instructors – Míša, Liduška, and Ráďa – ensures every student feels comfortable and at ease. With a rating of 4.9 stars on Google Maps, the school has won the hearts of female students who appreciate the friendly atmosphere and personal approach. The course typically lasts 7–9 weeks with flexible scheduling adapted to individual needs.

Fast Driving School is a modern driving school with two branches in České Budějovice and Český Krumlov, specialising in category B driver training. The school is managed by Tomáš Fores, managing director and instructor with over ten years of experience, a graduate of an automotive technical school and university, with extensive experience driving all types of vehicles including trucks. He is joined by instructors Bc. Dmitrij Burcev and Bc. Jiří Neruda.

Students can choose from three course types: a standard course for students and adults with 28 driving lessons and classroom theory, a quick course lasting up to two months with priority scheduling, or an express course completable within one month with full customisation to the applicant's needs. The express course includes a pickup service within 10 km of both branches. Training is conducted on both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Fast Driving School also offers licence reinstatement, beginner driver training for those who accumulated 6 penalty points within the first two years of holding a licence, and refresher driving lessons to improve behind-the-wheel skills.

A family-run driving school operating in South Bohemia since 2003, this establishment has built a solid reputation over more than two decades through its individualized approach to each student. With a 4.8-star rating on Google Maps, it offers training for passenger vehicles, all motorcycle categories, tractors, and trailers.

Ivan Herceg bases instruction on adapting to individual students' needs, utilizing a diverse fleet of vehicles. The driving school operates a modern, well-equipped classroom in České Budějovice with its own parking lot and a public transport stop right at the building. Beyond standard courses, it also offers license expansions and conditioning drives to refresh driving skills.

A family driving school with more than twenty years of experience in South Bohemia — this stability and long-standing practice is appreciated by customers who give Autoškola Ivan Herceg a rating of 4.8 stars on Google. Since 2003, Ivan Herceg has been offering training for manual and automatic transmission cars, all motorcycle categories from AM to unrestricted A, tractor T and BE trailer extension.

Teaching takes place in a modern classroom at U Pily 548 in České Budějovice, with its own parking lot and nearby public transport stops. Individual approach to training and quality textbooks included in the course price are the foundation of the school's philosophy — teaching always adapts to the needs and pace of each individual student.

The driving school of Mgr. Ota Nevšímal in Prachatice focuses on preparing drivers for safe road operation, not just passing the exam. The school offers instruction in English and Russian, making it accessible to foreigners living in South Bohemia. With a 5.0-star rating on Google Maps, the school earns student trust through its individualized approach.

Instructor Mgr. Ota Nevšímal follows the philosophy that a good driver handles eight out of ten crisis situations, but an excellent driver never gets into eight out of ten such situations in the first place. Training progresses from vehicle control through simple routes to complex traffic situations. Practical lessons take place in vehicles equipped with a video recording system for student self-reflection.

The school operates in the wider Prachatice area including Vimperk, Netolice, Lhenice, and Volary. It offers flexible courses from standard to VIP with weekend driving options and student pickup within 15 km.

Driving School in the Village in Babice sets itself apart from typical urban driving schools through its quiet environment and individual approach. Instructor Radka Voříšková built this school with a clear philosophy: training without unnecessary stress, without shouting, at a calm pace adapted to each student. Beginners can thus focus on mastering the fundamentals of driving before facing city traffic.

Training is structured in three phases. The first lessons take place in Babice and the Netolice area, where minimal traffic allows full concentration on vehicle control. In the second phase, training moves to Prachatice, which serves as the main training center. Final drives in České Budějovice then prepare students for complex intersections, roundabouts, and parking facilities.

The school offers a complete group B driver's license course and conditioning drives for existing drivers in the Netolice, Prachatice, and České Budějovice area. Training takes place in a Citroën C3.

With over thirty years of tradition, Petr Sluka Driving School is one of the most experienced driving schools in South Bohemia. Since 1991, it has been training safe and confident drivers in Soběslav and the surrounding area, emphasizing practical skills and crisis situation management.

The school excels in motorcycle training led by active motorcyclists with many years of experience. Students appreciate the school's own enclosed practice area near the airport, where they can train without the stress of regular traffic. Eight training motorcycles and a Honda simulator are available for safe practice of basic skills.

The driving school offers a complete portfolio of courses from category AM to commercial vehicles with trailers, including professional driver certificates and driver training. Students from secondary schools and universities can take advantage of discounted prices. A rating of 4.6 stars on Google Maps confirms the quality of instruction and graduate satisfaction.

BENASI Driving School s.r.o. in Český Krumlov builds its philosophy on a simple principle encoded in its very name – Safely On the Road. Under the leadership of director Štefan Pišta and a team of six instructors, the school prepares future drivers for road traffic with an emphasis on safety and practical skills. With a 4.7-star rating on Google Maps, the school maintains a consistently positive reputation among graduates.

The school stands out for the breadth of its offering, covering truly all driving license categories – from mopeds through motorcycles and passenger cars to trucks and buses. For aspiring professional drivers, it provides both initial and regular professional training ranging from 7 to 280 hours. The vehicle fleet includes modern Škoda Karoq and VW Tiguan cars, Yamaha motorcycles of various displacements, a MAN truck, and a Volvo 9700 bus. Those interested in automatic transmission training can use the Škoda Karoq automatic. Conditioning drives are available for all vehicle groups, and the school offers installment payments as well as Essox financing.

Autoškola Švarc in České Budějovice stands out for the breadth of its offering – alongside the standard category B training, it prepares drivers for demanding categories covering motorcycles, trucks, and buses. Customers rate it an average of 4.1 stars from more than 47 reviews, reflecting a reliable approach to instruction. Training at Kněžskodvorská Street is available individually or in groups; secondary school and vocational school students benefit from discounted rates for groups of at least seven. Professional drivers will appreciate the extensive professional competence courses, ranging from initial training covering 140 or 280 hours to annual 7-hour recertification. The school also caters to less common needs – driving license reinstatement after point loss, refresher drives to maintain skills, and employee driver training for companies. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer, or in installments.

The family driving school of Jan Votruba in České Budějovice holds a 4.4-star Google Maps rating and is among the reliably reviewed schools in South Bohemia. Operating since 1995, it has trained hundreds of drivers over more than thirty years across categories ranging from AM and motorcycles to passenger cars, heavy trucks, and buses. Jan Votruba teaches with an emphasis on individual attention, practical handling of unexpected situations, and safe behaviour in everyday traffic. The school stands out with unique equipment — among the few driving schools in České Budějovice to have a modern Solaris bus with automatic transmission for category D training. Beyond standard courses, the school offers extensive professional driver education: initial training, regular annual training for professional driver card renewal, and company driver (referent) courses. Autoškola Votruba is based on Rudolfovská třída and also operates a branch in Ledenice.