Driving Lessons in Hove

Hove has 11 driving schools with a strong 4.8-star average rating and pricing between £44 and £48 per hour. Six schools offer automatic driving lessons, seven run intensive courses, and two have female driving instructors available. Learners here typically test at Eastbourne, which recorded a 55.4% pass rate in 2025-26.

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Driving lessons in Hove

11 driving schools and 0 independent instructors.

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Drive Automatic

Drive Automatic

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Specialist automatic driving instructor covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, and Southwick with years of experience and an excellent pass rate. New students get 6 hours for the price of 5 (from £220), with standard pricing at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons or £43/hour in 10-hour blocks (£430). Dual-control automatic car with comprehensive insurance.

Automatic
Rutland Court, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 4AFView school
Black & White Driving School

Black & White Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £435Save £15

Over 30 years of operation with 100+ five-star reviews and the best first-time pass rate locally. Daytime lessons at £45/hour or £435 for a 10-hour block, with evening and weekend availability at £85/hour. Modern manual car and experienced instruction make this a strong choice for learners seeking proven results.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Palm Court, 12 Rochester Gardens, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3AYView school
Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available to suit individual needs. All instructors are DBS checked and create tailored lesson plans using the latest coaching methods.

AutomaticIntensive
24 Dyke Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 6NFView school
Lumi's Driving School

Lumi's Driving School

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £470Save £10

Excellent first-time pass rate with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Manual lessons from £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £485 for 10 hours. Complete beginners get 2 hours for £85 (manual) or £90 (automatic), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
101A Poynings Dr, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 8GNView school
Vogue Driving School

Vogue Driving School

4.8
From £46/hr10hrs for £430Save £30

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous learners. £46/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block with no surcharges for evenings or weekends.

ManualEveningsWeekends
The Offices, 57 Newtown Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7BAView school
No Fears Driving School

No Fears Driving School

From £44/hr10hrs for £425Save £15

£44/hour or £425 for 10 hours (£42.50/hour), with psychology-based tuition using Thought Field Therapy to reduce test nerves and anxiety. Founder Wayne Fears has instructed since 1995 and holds the highest DVSA grade; 230 of 231 reviews are five-star, with learners consistently praising his patient, personalized approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Pass Plus courses also available at £290 for 6 hours including lunch.

ManualIntensive
22 Lansdowne St, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 1FQView school
Automatic with Fran

Automatic with Fran

5

Calm and empathetic instructor offering automatic lessons in a latest-model Mercedes B Class with pickup available within 3 miles. Intensive courses and flexible scheduling designed to help nervous learners build confidence from first lesson to test day.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
21, Eaton Manor, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3PTView school
Brighton Automatic Driving School

Brighton Automatic Driving School

4.9

Intensive automatic courses from £1,449 for 4 days, designed to get you test-ready in 2-5 weeks instead of months of weekly lessons. Instructor Doug is praised across multiple reviews for patience, professionalism, and a relaxed teaching style that builds confidence even in nervous learners. Home pick-up and drop-off included, with your test booked and taken at the end of the course.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Lower Ground Floor 1, 60 Wilbury Road, Hove BN3 3PAView school
Yiannis Driving School

Yiannis Driving School

4.9

Methodical instructor trained in student-centred learning techniques who breaks down driving concepts clearly and identifies the root cause of any problems. Over 300 students taught with consistently strong reviews praising his patient, friendly approach and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available alongside weekly lessons; contact for pricing and custom course quotes.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
The Drive, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3QBView school
Ladydrive and His & Hers Driving School

Ladydrive and His & Hers Driving School

4.1
Block bookings available

Patient, friendly instructors with an excellent pass rate and a focus on building confident drivers from the ground up. 20-hour intensive courses available, plus block booking discounts and Pass Plus courses, with both male and female instructors offering one-to-one tuition in manual and automatic cars.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Blatchington Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3YPView school
Steering Clear Driving School

Steering Clear Driving School

4.4
Manual
4 East St, Reynolds Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 5RJView school

Intensive courses in Hove

Want to pass fast?

7 Hove schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Hove Test Centres and Pass Rates

Eastbourne is the sole centre here, recording a 55.4% pass rate across 6,031 tests between 2025 and 2026, which sits comfortably above the national average of 50%. Women passed at 56.2% and men at 54.8%, while automatic drivers managed 50.2%. The wait is 14 weeks. The roads around Eastbourne include seafront routes with pedestrian crossings, residential areas with speed humps, and busier approach roads heading towards the Downs.

55%

Eastbourne

6,031 tests taken · 14 week wait
Women56.2%
Men54.8%
Automatic50.2%

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