Driving Lessons in Hampshire

Hampshire offers extensive choice across the region with 68 driving schools and 252 independent driving instructors. Pricing averages £41 per hour but ranges widely from £15 to £60, so it's worth comparing options in your specific area. Automatic driving lessons are available at 25 schools, and there are 64 independent female driving instructors alongside 4 schools that offer female driving instructors. Test centres across Hampshire show varied pass rates, from Lee On The Solent's impressive 63.2% down to Southampton (Maybush) at 50.3%.

£41
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Driving lessons in Hampshire

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Access 2 Drive

Access 2 Drive

Automatic

5(1)
From £43.33/hr7.5hrs for £300Save £25

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
7 Ernest Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5RBView school
Julie's Happy Driving Academy

Julie's Happy Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
131 Aylen Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5HEView school
Kev Tanner's Driving School

Kev Tanner's Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Learn With Joshua

Manual

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.

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

Eye2Eye Driver Training

Manual

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.

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

Learn To Drive With Alpha

Manual

5(133)
From £41/hr10hrs for £395Save £15

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.

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

MasterIt Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

MTDI

Manual

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.

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

Drive Now

Manual and automatic

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.

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

autoLearn Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

Pri-Plus School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Eco Drives

Automatic

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).

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

Drive With Dan

Manual

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.

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

Manny Driving School

Manual

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.

IntensiveTest car available
Turnstone Gardens, Southampton SO16 8EWView school
Wheelwise

Wheelwise

Manual

5(10)
From £40/hr30hrs for £1,650

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.

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

Chris Deane ADI

Manual

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).

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

1st Top Gear

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekends
Beresford Rd, North End, Portsmouth PO2 0NGView school
Hannan Driving School

Hannan Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

MDS Driving School Southampton

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Shahed Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

Carlton Rd, Southampton SO15 2HNView school
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
Under £35
1
£35–40
5
£40–45
23
£45–50
2
£50–55
3
£55–60
1

Based on prices from 35 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

Hampshire is a strong area for passing. Lee On The Solent ranks in the top 10% of centres in Britain with a pass rate of 63%, and its automatic pass rate of 53% is also the best nearby. Its typical wait, about 4½ months, is the longest of the five. Even the lowest, Southampton at 50%, matches the national pass rate, with Winchester just above at 52%. Newport Isle of Wight has the shortest wait, about 1½ months.

63%

Lee On The Solent

8,502 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate67.3%
Automatic pass rate53.1%
54%

Newport (Isle of Wight)

3,616 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate56.6%
Automatic pass rate44.9%
53%

Portsmouth

13,518 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate46.1%
52%

Winchester

4,602 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate54.5%
Automatic pass rate45.3%
50%

Southampton (Maybush)

10,480 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate52.6%
Automatic pass rate45.0%

Areas in Hampshire