Driving Lessons in Hampshire
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- average price
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- driving schools
- 255
- independent instructors
- 5
- test centres
Top driving schools in Hampshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Graham's Driving Tuition
Cheapest manual driving school in Hampshire.
Kev Tanner's Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Hampshire.
Kev Tanner's Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Hampshire.
Oak School of Motoring
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Hampshire.
Driving schools and instructors in Hampshire
Kev Tanner's Driving School
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.
Learn With Joshua
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.
Eye2Eye Driver Training
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.
Learn To Drive With Alpha
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.
MasterIt Driving School
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.
MTDI
£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.
Drive Now
£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.
autoLearn Driving School
£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.
Pri-Plus School of Motoring
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.
Eco Drives
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).
Drive With Dan
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.
Manny Driving School
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.
Julie's Happy Driving Academy
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.
Wheelwise
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.
Chris Deane ADI
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).
1st Top Gear
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.
Access 2 Drive
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.
Hannan Driving School
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.
MDS Driving School Southampton
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.
Shahed Driving School
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Hampshire
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
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.
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
Women achieve 58.7% at Lee On The Solent compared to men at 60.4%, reflecting the area's more relaxed coastal driving conditions. The Hampshire region's 4 centres handled 34,507 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Lee On The Solent's exceptional 59.6% pass rate standing out against Southampton Maybush's more challenging 47.1%. The New Forest's quiet B-roads around Winchester contrast sharply with Southampton's busy dock traffic and Portsmouth's naval base congestion. Automatic drivers fare best at Lee On The Solent with 50.5%, benefiting from the area's gentle gradients and wide residential streets.
Lee On The Solent
10,409 tests takenNewport (Isle of Wight)
3,875 tests takenPortsmouth
11,305 tests takenWinchester
3,839 tests takenSouthampton (Maybush)
8,954 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee On The Solent | 58.7% | 60.4% | 50.5% | 59.6% | 10,409 |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 52.2% | 52.6% | 42.5% | 52.4% | 3,875 |
| Portsmouth | 51.3% | 52.2% | 46.1% | 51.8% | 11,305 |
| Winchester | 48.0% | 47.8% | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3,839 |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 44.2% | 49.5% | 41.7% | 47.1% | 8,954 |