Driving Lessons in Hampshire

£42
average price
68
driving schools
255
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving lessons in Hampshire

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Kev Tanner's Driving School

Kev Tanner's Driving School

5(364)
From £50/hr10hrs for £500

Single instructor operation offering motorway, night driving, and parking courses alongside standard lessons. £50/hour or £500 for a 10-lesson block, with free Theory Test Pro access included for all students. Specialises in teaching above test requirements with tailored lesson plans.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
65 Eastgate St, Winchester SO23 8DZView school
Learn With Joshua

Learn With Joshua

5(152)
From £50/hr

152 five-star Google reviews back up Joshua's reputation for patient, clear instruction that gets results—one learner passed first time with just 2 minors after only 6 lessons. £50/hour for single lessons or £100 for 2-hour sessions, with intensive courses, mock tests, motorway training, and test car hire all available.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
187 Greenfield Cres, Waterlooville PO8 9ERView school
Eye2Eye Driver Training

Eye2Eye Driver Training

5(145)
From £38/hr

An ADI since 1998 with previous experience training instructors for BSM, Latch brings a coaching-focused approach that consistently earns praise for building confidence without pressure. At £38/hour, intensive courses range from 8 to 48 hours depending on experience, with flexible options including Pass Plus, motorway, and advanced driving training. Students regularly pass with minimal faults—one recent learner achieved zero faults after 13 hours of tuition.

ManualIntensive
9 Halifax Cl, Titchfield, Fareham PO14 4FTView school
Learn To Drive With Alpha

Learn To Drive With Alpha

5(133)
From £45/hr10hrs for £395Save £55

A Portsmouth-based instructor offering patient, one-to-one tuition with a focus on two-hour lessons that give you extended practice time. At £45 per hour or £82 for two hours, you can save £55 by booking a 10-hour block at £395. Pass Plus courses are also available.

Manual
144 Powerscourt Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO2 7JPView school
MasterIt Driving School

MasterIt Driving School

5(83)
From £40.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £5

Specializes in automatic driving lessons with CRB-checked instructors known for patience and personalized teaching—multiple reviews highlight first-time test passes and exceptional support. Standard 2-hour lessons at £81, or £40 per hour with 10-hour blocks from £400; intensive courses and test day hire (£120 for 3 hours) also available.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Howards Grove, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5PRView school
MTDI

MTDI

5(78)
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

£40/hour for 2-hour lessons or £37.50/hour in a 10-hour block (£375 total), with an introductory offer of 6 hours for £200. Test day support includes a 45-minute refresher, transport to the test centre, and use of the school car for £80. Client-centred approach means lessons adapt to your pace, with a focus on balancing instruction with humour to ease the stress of learning.

ManualTest car available
158 Elson Rd, Gosport PO12 4AAView school
Drive Now

Drive Now

5(63)
From £41/hr10hrs for £390Save £20

£41/hour for manual lessons (£46 after 5pm and weekends) or £43/hour for automatic (£48 evenings/weekends), with 10-hour block deals at £390–£410. Test car hire available at £110 for pupils with 10+ hours completed, including 1 hour of pre-test tuition. A relaxed, friendly school known for personalised instruction and a good sense of humour.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
Cowley Cl, Southampton SO16 9WAView school
autoLearn Driving School

autoLearn Driving School

5(50)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£40/hour for automatic lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Multiple five-star reviews highlight the instructor's patience, calm demeanor, and ability to adapt teaching to individual learning styles—several students mention passing first time. Specialises in automatic driving with a focus on building confidence and safe driving habits.

Automatic
Regents Park Rd, Southampton SO15 8ADView school
Pri-Plus School of Motoring

Pri-Plus School of Motoring

5(31)
From £45/hr10hrs for £405Save £45

Flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours at £45–£90, with a first hour free when you book 10 hours in advance (£405 total). Test car hire available for £170, including 2 hours' practice and use of a dual-controlled vehicle on exam day. Intensive courses run from £180 per day, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
2A New Cut, Hayling Island PO11 0NBView school
Eco Drives

Eco Drives

5(31)
From £44/hr10hrs for £400Save £40

Founded by Vishnu, an instructor from Kerala with extensive Middle East and UK experience, Eco Drives specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers instruction in multiple Indian languages alongside English—a rare advantage for learners seeking culturally familiar teaching. The school boasts one of the highest first-time pass rates in the region, backed by consistently strong reviews praising Vishnu's calm, patient approach and confidence-building style. Pricing starts at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons, £43.33/hour for 6-hour blocks (£260), or £40/hour for 10-hour blocks (£400).

Automatic
Speaks Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu
35 Vita Rd, Hilsea, Portsmouth PO2 9LPView school
Drive With Dan

Drive With Dan

5(22)
From £40/hr12hrs for £450Save £30

Grade A instructor with 13 years' experience offering structured lessons tailored to your pace and goals. £40 per 1.5-hour lesson or £80 for 2 hours, with block deals from £240 for 6 hours up to £450 for 12 hours—test day support included at £80. Flexible scheduling with college and workplace pickups available, plus lessons in your own car if needed.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Mercator Cl, Southampton SO16 4HRView school
Manny Driving School

Manny Driving School

5(19)
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Manual driving specialist with strong student reviews highlighting thorough, methodical instruction and multiple first-time passes. Block deals start at £40/hour (10 hours for £400), with intensive courses including test day car hire from £575 for 10 hours. Test day car hire also available separately at £120–£160.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Turnstone Gardens, Southampton SO16 8EWView school
Julie's Happy Driving Academy

Julie's Happy Driving Academy

5(16)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

6 years' teaching experience with a calm, patient approach that adapts to each learner's pace. Weekday 2-hour lessons at £80 or 10-hour blocks at £390; intensive courses available at £1,600 for 35 hours over 1–4 weeks.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
131 Aylen Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5HEView school
Wheelwise

Wheelwise

5(10)
From £40/hr30hrs for £1650

Long-established school with consistently outstanding first-time pass results. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with evening and weekend rates at £45-£50/hour, plus a 30-hour intensive course at £1,650 over a few weeks. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 for a minimum 6-hour day.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
52 Collingwood Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2QZView school
Chris Deane ADI

Chris Deane ADI

5(7)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Grade A instructor with years of experience and a client-centred approach that adapts to how each learner learns best. £35/hour for standard lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with specialist confidence-boosting sessions at £38/hour for learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism, and anxiety. Motorway lessons also available from £38/hour (minimum 2 hours).

Manual
Holmbush Court, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3HZView school
1st Top Gear

1st Top Gear

5(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Competitively priced driving school offering daytime lessons at £40/hour or a 10-hour manual block at £390, with evening and weekend slots at £45/hour. Automatic lessons available at £70 for 90 minutes, making this a flexible choice for learners with different preferences and schedules.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Beresford Rd, North End, Portsmouth PO2 0NGView school
Access 2 Drive

Access 2 Drive

5(1)
From £40/hr5hrs for £280

Experienced instructor specializing in automatic driving lessons, with testimonials from nervous learners who found the clutch-free approach significantly easier. £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £280 for a 5-lesson block, with test day pickup from your door included at £70.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
7 Ernest Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5RBView school
Hannan Driving School

Hannan Driving School

5
From £40/hr

Hannan Driving School specializes in automatic driving lessons with a focus on personalized instruction from experienced professionals. At £60 for a 1.5-hour lesson, the school has guided over 200 students to successful test passes, with instructor Mahboub Hannan earning particular praise for patience and belief in nervous learners. Intensive courses and test booking services are available alongside flexible weekday and weekend scheduling.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Lime St, Southampton SO14 3DBView school
MDS Driving School Southampton

MDS Driving School Southampton

4.9(408)
From £41/hr10hrs for £390Save £20

MDS Driving School Southampton offers lessons Monday to Friday from 7am–5pm, with evening and weekend rates available at £45/hour (manual) or £47/hour (automatic). A 10-hour block deal saves money at £390 (manual) or £400 (automatic), and test car hire starts at £110 for Maybush test centre with 1 hour free before your exam. Pass Plus courses are also available at £250 for the 6-hour practical training.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
Speaks Polish
36 Olive Rd, Southampton SO16 5FQView school
Shahed Driving School

Shahed Driving School

4.9(107)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

A local instructor passionate about road safety who teaches one pupil at a time with patient, understanding guidance. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with block deals at £350 for 10 hours (manual) and £400 for 10 hours (automatic). Testimonials highlight his caring approach—one student noted passing on their first attempt after gaining confidence through his teaching.

ManualAutomatic
Carlton Rd, Southampton SO15 2HNView school

Wasim Abbas

Atique Afzal Manda

Heresh Ahmed

Jawad Ahmed Irfan

Mark Alan Andrew

Simon Alberto Alvarez Fernandez

Asif Ali

Shanoor Ali

Female ADI

Mark Allen

Mark Allen Jones

Michael Alpin

Christopher Andrew Deane

William Andrew J Chawe

Mark Angelo Bailey

Teresa Ann Nightingale

Female ADI

Mark Anthony Archer

Paul Anthony Bowles

Heidi Antoinette White

Female ADI

Mark Antoni Phillips

Rita Anuchi

Female ADI
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Hampshire?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
5
£40–45
22
£45–50
3
£50–55
3
£55–60
1

Based on prices from 34 driving schools in Hampshire.

Intensive courses in Hampshire

Want to pass fast?

22 Hampshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Hampshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Lee On The Solent has the highest pass rate at 63.2% but you'll wait 20 weeks, while Winchester offers a 52.2% pass rate with just a 7 week wait and Newport on the Isle of Wight sits at 54.1% with a 9 week wait. The roads around Lee On The Solent include coastal routes and quieter residential areas, which may explain why learners do better there than at Southampton Maybush where urban traffic and complex junctions bring the pass rate down to 50.3%. Women passed at rates between 47.9% and 62.1%, men between 52.3% and 64.2%, and automatic learners ranged from 44.9% to 53.1%. The five Hampshire centres handled 40,718 tests between 2025 and 2026.

63%

Lee On The Solent

8,502 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women62.1%
Men64.2%
Automatic53.1%
54%

Newport (Isle of Wight)

3,616 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women53.9%
Men54.4%
Automatic44.9%
53%

Portsmouth

13,518 tests taken · 13 week wait
Women51.9%
Men53.6%
Automatic46.1%
52%

Winchester

4,602 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women51.0%
Men53.4%
Automatic45.3%
50%

Southampton (Maybush)

10,480 tests taken · 13 week wait
Women47.9%
Men52.3%
Automatic45.0%

Areas in Hampshire