Driving Lessons in Cheltenham

Cheltenham offers a solid selection of 13 driving schools and 61 independent driving instructors, with driving schools maintaining an excellent 4.8-star average rating. Hourly rates for driving schools range from £39 to £54, averaging £44 per hour. Female driving instructors are available through 2 driving schools, plus there are 13 independent female driving instructors in the area. Your driving test will likely take place at nearby Cheltenham or Gloucester test centres, where pass rates differ notably at 46.7% and 49.6% respectively.

From £39/hr·Average £44/hr·Automatic from £49/hr

Cheltenham's Top Picks

Best Value

Steve's Learners

Cheapest manual driving school in Cheltenham.

5.0(16 reviews)
£39/hr
Top Rated

Brookes School of Motoring

Highest-rated manual driving school in Cheltenham.

4.9(131 reviews)
Best Automatic

Taylor's Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Cheltenham.

5.0(95 reviews)
£47/hr

Driving Schools in Cheltenham

13 schools

Flying Pass

Flying Pass

From £40/hr
3.7(12)

Students consistently praise the calm, positive teaching style and clear explanations that build confidence behind the wheel. At £40 per hour, lessons include a...

Manual
Opal Wy, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 7ZP
PassWithBob

PassWithBob

From £54/hr·10hrs for £510Save 6%
4.4(26)

Exceptional first-time pass rate with dozens of students passing on their first attempt, backed by a money-back guarantee on every lesson. £54/hour or £51/hour...

Automatic
102 Sheldons Ct, Cheltenham GL52 2NR
Rebel Driving School

Rebel Driving School

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
4.8(37)

Rebel Driving School specializes in automatic lessons with both male and female instructors across Cheltenham. Pricing starts from £45/hour for standard...

AutomaticFemale Instructors
Salperton, Cheltenham GL54 4EE
Taylor's Driving School

Taylor's Driving School

From £47/hr·10hrs for £460Save 2%
5.0(95)·86% pass rate

86% pass rate in 2025 with availability from February 2026. Hourly lessons from £47–£50 depending on location, or 10-hour blocks from £460–£490; intensive...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
High St, Cheltenham GL50 1DB
Go Solo Driver Training

Go Solo Driver Training

From £43/hr·7hrs for £322.5

Run by Pauline Steel with many years of professional experience, this school emphasises 90-minute lessons to help learners progress faster and reach test...

ManualFemale Instructors
Orchard View, Banady Ln, Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham GL52 7SJ
Andie Curtis Driving Academy

Andie Curtis Driving Academy

5.0(11)

Over 20 years' experience combined with an Occupational Therapist background, offering a uniquely patient approach to learners struggling with confidence,...

Manual
206 Old Bath Rd, Cheltenham GL53 9EQ
Drive with G

Drive with G

Block bookings available
5.0(56)

Graham runs a solo operation focused on teaching safe driving for life, not just test passes. 90-minute lessons at £67.50 per session, with fortnightly packages...

Manual
76 Greenacre Way, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8SJ
Strive Driving School

Strive Driving School

From £42/hr·10hrs for £400Save 5%
5.0(3)

Founded in October 2024, Strive focuses on driving as a skill for life rather than just test passing, tailoring lessons to how each learner prefers to learn. At...

Manual
Clematis Ct, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8JD
A* Marks Driving School

A* Marks Driving School

Block bookings available
4.9(32)

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience since 1998, including two years at BSM Reading. Mark Williams specialises in eco driving and Pass Plus courses,...

Manual
The Cottage, 5 Station Rd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Salmonsbury GL54 2EP
Brookes School of Motoring

Brookes School of Motoring

4.9(131)
Manual
6 The Square, Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5RP
Mike Williams Automatic Driver Training

Mike Williams Automatic Driver Training

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour sessions at £70 and £95 respectively, plus a full range of intensive courses from 12 to 42...

AutomaticIntensive
16 Hill Vw, Cheltenham GL53 9PB
Littlebird Driving School

Littlebird Driving School

5.0(12)

Littlebird Driving School focuses on building confident, safe drivers for life rather than just test passes. Patient instruction tailored to your pace, whether...

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
10 Verda Pl, Cheltenham GL51 6GP
Steve's Learners

Steve's Learners

From £39/hr·10hrs for £380Save 3%
5.0(16)

A calm, patient instructor with 10 years' experience who tailors lessons to each learner's pace, whether you're a complete beginner or need confidence-building...

ManualIntensive
5 Willow Park Dr, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8XD

Block Booking Deals in Cheltenham

8 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 6%

PassWithBob

10hrs for £510

£51.00/hr

Save 5%

Strive Driving School

10hrs for £400

£40.00/hr

Save 3%

Steve's Learners

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 2%

Taylor's Driving School

10hrs for £460

£46.00/hr

Rebel Driving School

10hrs for £450

£45.00/hr

Go Solo Driver Training

7hrs for £322.5

£46.07/hr

Intensive Courses in Cheltenham

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£39/hr
3 schools5.0best rated

Cheltenham Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

With automatic pass rates of 40.3% at Cheltenham and 39.8% at Gloucester, learners using automatic cars faced similar challenges at both centres. The 2 centres handled 13,056 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Gloucester slightly ahead at 49.6% compared to Cheltenham's 46.7%. Gloucester's one-way system and the tricky Longsmith Street area test spatial awareness, while Cheltenham's racecourse roundabouts and tight Regency terraced streets require careful positioning. Women passed at rates of 46.2% and 49.2%, with men achieving 47.2% and 50% at the respective centres.

47%

Cheltenham

6,545 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men47.2%
Automatic40.3%

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