Driving Lessons in Portsmouth

Portsmouth has 12 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with school pricing ranging from £22.50 to £50 per hour (averaging £41). All schools hold excellent 5-star ratings, and 5 offer both automatic driving lessons and intensive courses. Female driving instructors are available at 1 school, with 6 independent female driving instructors also listed. Learners can choose between Portsmouth test centre (52.8% pass rate) and Lee On The Solent, which has a notably higher 63.2% pass rate.

£43
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11
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40
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test centres

Driving lessons in Portsmouth

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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
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
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
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
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
Drive Confident Driving

Drive Confident Driving

4.7(109)
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

Intensive course specialists with flexible options ranging from 12 to 38 hours, all including test fees and home/work pickup. £42/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £330.

AutomaticIntensive
10 Chatsworth Ave, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 2UQView school
P.A.P Driving School

P.A.P Driving School

5(23)

Consistently strong first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising Carl's patient, relaxed teaching style and ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. Known for supporting learners through emotional or challenging circumstances, with particular strength in helping anxious students feel safe on the road. Intensive courses available for accelerated learning.

ManualIntensive
21 Keats Ave, Portsmouth PO6 4PHView school
AA Manual Driving

AA Manual Driving

Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the introductory offer of 2 hours for £30 to see if his approach works for you, then commit to lessons tailored to your needs at great value.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Avondale Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5LZView school
Faradun Driving School

Faradun Driving School

5(36)
Manual
Parry Cl, Portchester, Portsmouth PO6 4SLView school

Heresh Ahmed

Mark Alan Andrew

Shanoor Ali

Female ADI

Christopher Andrew Deane

John Arbon

Tihomir Atanasov Zagorov

Christopher Ballard

Jason Barry Mihell

Adam Bishop

Mark Bryant

Michael Chant

Kevan Chippindall-higgin

Mark Colin Silvester

Cheryl Collins

Female ADI

John Collins

Krzysztof Dobkowski

Richard Hall

Joseph Harbert

Roy Humphreys

Richard Ian Mitchell

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Portsmouth?

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

Typical
£44
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£40–45
5
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Portsmouth.

Intensive courses in Portsmouth

Want to pass fast?

5 Portsmouth schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Portsmouth Test Centres and Pass Rates

Portsmouth covers two centres with 22,020 tests taken between 2025 and 2026. Portsmouth itself has a 52.8% pass rate and a 13 week wait, while Lee On The Solent offers a much better 63.2% pass rate but you'll wait 20 weeks for a test. At Portsmouth, men passed at 53.6% and women at 51.9%, with automatic drivers at 46.1%. Lee On The Solent saw men at 64.2%, women at 62.1%, and automatic at 53.1%. The main Portsmouth centre sits near the dockyard area where the road system can be confusing, with a mix of naval traffic, ferries and narrow Victorian streets, while Lee On The Solent offers quieter coastal roads and less congested junctions.

63%

Lee On The Solent

8,502 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women62.1%
Men64.2%
Automatic53.1%
53%

Portsmouth

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

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