Driving Lessons in Kent

Kent has an extensive network of 453 driving schools and 908 independent driving instructors spread across the county. Lesson prices range widely from £23 to £70 per hour, averaging £39, and 106 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructors are available at 52 schools, plus there are 239 independent female driving instructors. Test centre pass rates vary dramatically across the county, from Tunbridge Wells at 64.5% down to Ashford at 46.2%.

£39
average price
453
driving schools
907
independent instructors
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test centres

Driving lessons in Kent

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Valeriya Barbashova

Manual and automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50
Female ADI

Simon French

Manual

From £49/hr10hrs for £400Save £90
ASF Driving School

ASF Driving School

Manual

4(3)
From £49/hr10hrs for £400Save £90
7 Fredrick Benson Mews, Ashford TN23 3SFView school

Muhammed Yahya

Automatic

From £42/hr20hrs for £780Save £60
WeekendsIntensive

Lisa Bioletti

Automatic

From £40/hr
Female ADI

Michael John Cox

Automatic

From £42/hr
Freedom Drive

Freedom Drive

Manual and automatic

5(136)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking options at £38/hour for single lessons, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Beyond standard learner lessons, they specialise in Refresher courses for lapsed drivers, Mature Driver Assessments, and Pass Plus training, making them a strong choice if you need confidence-building or post-test development alongside your initial training.

14 Albert Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3HYView school
Top Pass Driving School

Top Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(114)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £325

£35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £325 (manual) or £375 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £700–£1600 depending on duration and car type. Backed by 100+ Google reviews and a 99% recommendation rate, with experienced male and female instructors in modern, dual-control vehicles.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
50 Marina Dr, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9LGView school
Martin Tyler Driver Training

Martin Tyler Driver Training

Manual

5(97)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Former banking professional with 29 years in customer service, now a driving instructor since 2018. Two-hour lessons at £74, or £360 for a 10-hour block, plus a one-time new learner package of 4 hours for £111. All lessons conducted in a modern manual Hyundai i30 with dual controls, dash cams, and blind spot mirrors.

4 Ivory Cl, Faversham ME13 7RSView school
Lighthouse Driving School

Lighthouse Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(93)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Award-winning school focused on building safe, competent drivers rather than just test passes. £40–£42 per hour depending on transmission, or 10-hour blocks at £390–£410 with additional bulk discounts available through individual instructors. Lessons are tailored to your learning style with planned feedback between sessions.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
27 Bradstone Ave, Folkestone CT19 5AGView school
Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend

Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend

5(82)96% pass rate
From £38/hr

96% first-time pass rate with lessons from £38/hour. Patient, patient instructor who focuses entirely on individual learners, no shared lesson time, and specialises in building confidence for nervous drivers. Pass Plus courses also available alongside standard tuition and refresher lessons for those returning to the road.

Old Rd W, Gravesend DA11 0LJView school
A7 Driving School Automatic

A7 Driving School Automatic

Automatic

5(81)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

5-star rated school specialising in automatic lessons with competitive pricing: £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block. You'll stay with the same instructor throughout your learning, and all cars include reverse cameras and front/rear sensors to build confidence. Test day car hire available from £80, plus intensive courses at £46–£47/hour depending on weekly volume.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
20 Tappan Dr, St Mary's Island, Chatham ME4 3SYView school
Emerald School of Motoring

Emerald School of Motoring

Automatic

5(71)80% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Founded in 1999, this Grade A instructor brings 28 years' experience and an 80% first-time pass rate, 30% higher than the national average. Automatic lessons only at £40/hour (pay-as-you-go, 1.5-hour minimum) or £38/hour in a 10-hour block (£380), with intensive courses at £45/hour.

Intensive
29 Douglas Rd, Herne Bay CT6 6AEView school
KJ's School Of Motoring

KJ's School Of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(66)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour lesson option at £80. A-graded instructor with nearly 30 years of driving experience and an impressive first-time pass rate, Robert has built a reputation for patient, friendly instruction across beginner, intensive, and advanced lessons. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his transparent feedback, knowledge of test routes, and ability to build confidence in anxious learners.

Intensive
9 Tyron Way, Sidcup DA14 6AYView school
JLP Driving School

JLP Driving School

5(66)
From £36/hr10hrs for £340Save £20

Grade A instructor with 14 years' experience and Pass Plus certification, known for a calm, approachable teaching style that balances coaching with structured instruction. £36/hour or block deals from £320 for 10 hours, new pupils get introductory rates of £160 for 5 hours. Extensive local knowledge of the area since 2010 means lessons are tailored to make the most of real-world driving conditions.

Beult Mdw, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8PZView school
Highsted Driving School

Highsted Driving School

Automatic

5(60)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a client-centred approach that builds confidence in nervous learners. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours and high-definition cameras for feedback.

8 Highsted Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 4PSView school
John Harvey Driving School

John Harvey Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(49)
From £37/hr10hrs for £330Save £40

Instructors trained through their own in-house academy with a mandatory 60-hour preparation program, a rarity in the industry. Client-centered lessons with goal-setting on each session ensure faster progress and better value, backed by a satisfaction guarantee on unused lessons. £37/hour for manual (minimum 2 hours at £74), or £330 for a 10-hour introductory block; automatic lessons at £40/hour or £360 for 10 hours.

EveningsWeekends
71 Noahs Ark Rd, Dover CT17 0NLView school

John Harvey Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(48)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Established over 20 years ago with an in-house Instructor Training Academy, all instructors complete a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching learners, ensuring consistently high-quality tuition. Client-centred lessons with goal-setting on each session keep you progressing fast and avoid aimless driving. Manual lessons from £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours; automatic from £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 'Try Us & See' offer giving £40 off your first block (£330 manual, £360 automatic).

EveningsWeekends
36 Cavendish Rd, Herne Bay CT6 5BBView school
Atlas Driving School

Atlas Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(46)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Higher than average pass rates backed by consistently positive reviews praising calm, patient instruction and effective teaching. Manual lessons from £38/hour or automatic from £39/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic) , both include £10 savings. Pass Plus and motorway courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Rural Vale, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9JLView school
GiA driving school Sidcup

GiA driving school Sidcup

Manual and automatic

5(45)
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

Established in 2017, GiA Driving Ltd offers flexible learning with pay-as-you-go lessons at £43/hour, 2-hour sessions at £85, or a 10-hour block at £400. All pupils get free access to a mobile app to track progress and theory test prep, plus a Pass Guarantee on theory tests (subject to T&Cs), with test day car hire available for £150 including a pre-test lesson.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
119 Maidstone Rd, Sidcup DA14 5HXView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Kent?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
2
£30–35
12
£35–40
53
£40–45
35
£45–50
16
£50+
2

Based on prices from 120 driving schools in Kent.

Intensive courses in Kent

Want to pass fast?

106 Kent schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates

With seven centres in and around Kent, you've got real choice, and the best of them are very good. Tunbridge Wells has a pass rate of 65%, putting it in the top tenth of centres in Britain, and its automatic pass rate of 61% is the highest nearby. Maidstone follows with 60%. Even Tilbury, one of the two lowest at 50%, matches the national pass rate, and it has the shortest wait, about a month. Ashford is weaker at 46%. Sidcup has the longest wait, about 5½ months. Since so many of these centres are average or better, the one closest to where you learn is usually the sensible pick.

65%

Tunbridge Wells

5,726 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate65.8%
Automatic pass rate61.0%
60%

Maidstone

8,053 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate63.4%
Automatic pass rate53.6%
59%

Sevenoaks

6,740 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate60.9%
Automatic pass rate54.2%
59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate60.6%
Automatic pass rate56.7%
56%

Gillingham

14,886 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate59.3%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate53.5%
Automatic pass rate46.0%
46%

Ashford (Kent)

5,475 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate47.9%
Automatic pass rate42.1%

Areas in Kent