Driving Lessons in Cambridgeshire
- £42
- average price
- 71
- driving schools
- 159
- independent instructors
- 2
- test centres
Top driving schools in Cambridgeshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Kudos Driver Training
Cheapest manual driving school in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Driving Academy
Highest-rated manual driving school in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Driving Academy
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cambridgeshire.
MPL Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Cambridgeshire.
Driving schools and instructors in Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Driving School
Manual and automatic lessons from £40/hour, with 10-hour block deals at £395 (manual) or £400 (automatic) for weekday learners. Test car hire available for £140, and flexible scheduling accommodates complete novices through refresher drivers seeking confidence-building lessons.
Armin Drive
Known for anxiety management support with an Accredited Driving Test Nerves Specialist on staff. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, or £60 for 90 minutes and £80 for 2 hours. Five-star rated school emphasizing a stress-free, relaxed learning environment where instructors focus on building confidence alongside test preparation.
NeoMotion
Manual lessons from £40/hour and automatic from £42/hour, with discounts available on bulk bookings. Personalised lesson plans tailored to your needs, whether you're learning for the first time or rebuilding confidence after an accident, supported by instructors who focus on developing safe, competent drivers.
MK Driving
Manual lessons at £78/hour and automatic lessons at £80/hour, with motorway tuition available at £90/hour—all plus £2 for unsocial hours. Instructor Mate Kulcsar produces high-quality demonstration videos covering over 100 topics, giving learners structured practice material to reduce lesson time and build confidence between sessions. A one-off £20 admin fee applies to registration and bookings.
MPH Driving Academy
Founded in 2007, MPH has built a strong reputation with 5-star Google and Facebook ratings and consistently high pass rates across the region. Lessons start at £42/hour, with a 10-hour introductory block at £367 for new drivers (saving £50) and a 10-hour continuation block at £390—both include full lesson length with no early finishes. Pass Plus courses are also available at £300 for 6 hours, plus a refer-a-friend scheme that rewards you with free hours for every friend who signs up.
Drive Smart
Operating since 2005 with exceptionally high first-time pass rates and one-to-one lessons tailored to each learner. £40/hour or save with block deals: 5 hours for £195, 10 hours for £380. Pass Plus courses available at £270 (minimum 6 hours).
Cambridge Driver Training
Ray has been instructing since 1979, qualifying as one of the youngest on the Department of Transport register, and brings experience training advanced drivers, police, and armed forces alongside learners. Two-hour lessons at £80 or £40/hour with block deals: 10 hours for £400 or 20 hours for £780. Pickup available from home, work, or college throughout the area.
SM Motoring School
Patient instructor known for building confidence in nervous learners, with recent reviews praising calm, supportive teaching that delivers first-time passes. £42/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block, with semi-intensive and refresher options also available.
Central Driving School
Known for a high first-time pass rate among learners in the area. Lessons start from £40/hour with a friendly, experienced instructor who teaches both manual and automatic cars. Get in touch to book your first lesson.
CALM Driving Academy
Founded by JJ, an instructor with years of experience at two respected local schools, CALM Driving Academy is built on a patient, stress-free teaching style that helps nervous and beginner drivers build genuine confidence. Two-hour lessons cost £80–£84 depending on transmission and day, with 10-hour packages at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic), plus intensive courses at £740 for test preparation. Motorway lessons and flexible pick-up/drop-off are also available.
Pass Automatic Cambridge
71 reviews highlight instructors who excel at building confidence in nervous learners—multiple students mention overcoming hesitation and passing first time after struggling with previous instructors. Lessons are taught in electric vehicles at £42/hour, with a £400 introductory block deal for 10 hours (new pupils only). Free pick-up and drop-off included.
Neil Hughes Driving Tuition
£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests arranged to mirror the real driving test. Qualified since 2002 with IAM and RoSPA advanced driving qualifications, plus BTEC Level 4 in coaching techniques and stress/anxiety training to build confidence. Teaches safe driving from day one rather than just test technique, with a focus on independent syllabus completion across various road types.
Motoring Matters
Over 30 years' experience teaching manual lessons in a relaxed, tailored approach focused on safe driving beyond just passing the test. £45/hour or from £41/hour with prepaid blocks (10+ hours), plus mock tests to build confidence before your practical. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 for six hours.
Pass Cambs Driving School
90% first-time pass rate across 1,200+ students with 38 years of combined teaching experience. £39/hour for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals from £370 for 10 hours—students and NHS staff get up to £30 off. Test car provided on 20+ hour packages, plus last-minute test cover available across Cambridgeshire.
I.G Driving School
Over 20 years teaching manual lessons in the Cambridge area with a focus on safe, long-term driving skills rather than test-passing shortcuts. Weekly 2-hour lessons at £39.50/hour, or £350 for an introductory 10-hour bundle (saving £45), with Pass Plus courses also available at £250.
Cambridge Motoring School
£40/hour for manual lessons or £42.50 for automatic, with 10-hour bulk deals saving £20–£25 respectively—students and NHS staff get an extra £10 off. Lead instructor Sadique Ahmed brings 15 years of Cambridge road experience and training from ex-DVSA instructors, known for building genuine confidence and achieving high first-time pass rates. Test car hire (£100–£150) includes a one-hour pre-test lesson and pick-up/drop-off, plus a £999 intensive package for test-ready learners needing final refinement.
Cambridge Driving Instructors
Instructor Asif Mehmood has built a strong reputation through consistently positive student reviews highlighting his patience, clear teaching, and ability to build confidence quickly—several students passed on their first attempt after just 6–14 lessons. Two-hour lessons at £80 weekdays or £84 weekends, with a 10-hour automatic block deal at £390 and test car hire available for £100.
First Class Pass Driving School
Nearly 20 years of driving experience with Kevin Smith, who focuses on teaching safe driving for life, not just test passes. Lessons from £50/hour (1 hour), £70 (1.5 hours), or £95 (2 hours), with bespoke bulk-buy packages available. Test car available once you're deemed safe and ready.
Dare2Drive
From £45/hour for weekday daytime lessons, with pay-up-front intensive courses starting at £935 for 12 hours (manual) or £1,020 (automatic). Founded by former Gymnastics Coach Pennie Alexander in 2015, the school focuses on developing 'thinking drivers' through defensive driving principles, with progress tracked in a booklet or app to support practice with friends. Test car hire available at £125–£190 depending on time and location.
Bodyguards Driving
BTEC Level 4 qualified instructor bringing university-level coaching methods to develop thinking drivers prepared for a lifetime of safe driving. £40 per hour for learner lessons, with Pass Plus courses also available. Serves Peterborough and surrounding areas including Stamford, Oundle, and The Deepings, with plans to expand to Grantham.
Block booking
Best block deals in Cambridgeshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £53.
How much do driving lessons cost in Cambridgeshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 38 driving schools in Cambridgeshire.
Intensive courses in Cambridgeshire
Want to pass fast?
33 Cambridgeshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Cambridgeshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
Women achieved between 47.7% and 52.5% across Cambridgeshire's three centres, while men ranged from 48.4% to 53%. The 35,524 tests taken between 2024 and 2025 were split between Cambridge Brookmount Court (50.5%), Peterborough (50.2%), and Upton (50%). Peterborough's straightforward grid system and wide roads contrast with Cambridge's medieval layout, while Upton near Huntingdon offers quieter market town driving. Automatic pass rates stayed consistent between 42.6% and 45.2% across all centres.
Cambridge (Brookmount Court)
13,610 tests takenPeterborough
11,021 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 47.8% | 53.0% | 42.6% | 50.5% | 13,610 |
| Peterborough | 47.7% | 52.2% | 45.2% | 50.2% | 11,021 |