Driving Lessons in Bristol
Bristol stands out with notably varied pricing across its 24 driving schools, ranging from £40 to £87 per hour and averaging £49. There are 47 independent driving instructors here, with 3 schools offering female driving instructors and 10 independent female driving instructors available. Both local test centres perform similarly: Bristol (Avonmouth) at 53.7% pass rate and Bristol (Kingswood) at 52%.
- £49
- average price
- 24
- driving schools
- 47
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Bristol by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
LPEACH School of Motoring
Cheapest manual driving school in Bristol.
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons
Highest-rated manual driving school in Bristol.
Clutch Gone
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bristol.
Oasis Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Bristol.
Driving schools and instructors in Bristol
Debs Driving School Bristol
£75 for a 1.5-hour lesson or £100 for 2 hours (evenings and weekends from £80–£105), with intensive courses ranging from 15 to 30 hours starting at £840. Sam's students consistently pass first time, with reviews praising his calm, patient approach and ability to build confidence even in nervous learners. Test day tuition costs £110–£120 including an hour of pre-test instruction.
SMS Driving School
13 years' experience teaching automatic driving lessons to hundreds of learners. Sean Stiddard brings a calm, friendly approach informed by his background in martial arts instruction and coaching—skills that translate directly to patient, structured teaching. Professional one-to-one tuition for complete beginners through to experienced drivers.
Bristol A2B Driving School, Bristol Driving Lessons
Block booking
Best block deals in Bristol
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £1315.
How much do driving lessons cost in Bristol?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 12 driving schools in Bristol.
Intensive courses in Bristol
Want to pass fast?
12 Bristol schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bristol Test Centres and Pass Rates
Men achieved 54.1% at Bristol Avonmouth and 51.3% at Kingswood, while women managed 53.3% and 52.9% respectively across the 21,463 tests taken between 2024 and 2025. Avonmouth's industrial roads and M5 approaches create different challenges compared to Kingswood's residential streets and challenging hills around Hanham. The overall 52.9% pass rate reflects Bristol's mix of urban complexity and suburban practice areas. Automatic drivers performed well at both centres, achieving 49.5% at Avonmouth and 45.4% at Kingswood, suggesting the automatic transmission helps with the city's steep gradients and stop-start traffic.
Bristol (Avonmouth)
9,980 tests takenBristol (Kingswood)
11,483 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Avonmouth) | 53.3% | 54.1% | 49.5% | 53.7% | 9,980 |
| Bristol (Kingswood) | 52.9% | 51.3% | 45.4% | 52.0% | 11,483 |