Driving Lessons in Canterbury

Canterbury has 18 driving schools alongside 45 independent driving instructors, with 9 of those independent driving instructors being female. Lessons start from £25 per hour, and schools average a 4.8-star rating. The nearby Herne Bay test centre shows a 55.9% pass rate, notably higher than Canterbury's 45.8%.

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Driving lessons in Canterbury

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Showing 1–20 of 63 driving schools and independent instructors in Canterbury.

Muhammed Yahya

Automatic

From £42/hr20hrs for £780Save £60
WeekendsIntensive
Gus Hilton Driving School

Gus Hilton Driving School

Automatic

5(11)
From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50

Relaxed and patient instructor with 25 years' experience teaching first-time drivers, returners, and nervous new passers. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with door-to-door collection, theory test prep, and mock tests included. Refer a friend and earn a free hour.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
27 Gordon Rd, Canterbury CT1 3PWView school

Gravy Driving School

Automatic

5(1)
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Grade A instructors with a family-run operation since 2004, specialising in automatic driving lessons in a premium Mini Cooper S. £39/hour (£38/hour for 10-hour blocks) with 2-hour lessons available, plus Pass Plus courses, motorway instruction, and test car hire at £117 including insurance and a pre-test lesson.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
34 Wordsworth Gardens, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3LYView school
Pass Fast in Kent

Pass Fast in Kent

Manual

18hrs for £845

Intensive driving course specialists offering 18 to 42-hour packages from £845 to £1,865, plus a premium Ultimate package at £2,780. You'll have the same instructor throughout in a brand-new car, with flexible scheduling to suit whether you want to pass quickly or take your time. Friendly approach that caters to nervous learners, with local area expertise and theory test advice included.

Intensive
37 Broad St, Canterbury CT1 2LRView school
Tech drive

Tech drive

Manual

From £25/hr10hrs for £230Save £20

Independent school with 40 years' motor industry experience, known for patient, reassuring instruction that builds confidence in nervous learners. £25/hour or £230 for 10 hours, with a 5-hour introductory deal at £120 for complete beginners. Multiple student reviews highlight first-time passes and instructors who excel at overcoming driving anxiety.

9 Oakwood Rd, Sturry, Canterbury CT2 0LUView school
A-Class driving school Jamie lloyd

A-Class driving school Jamie lloyd

Manual and automatic

5(72)
Block bookings available

The biggest driving school in the South East with more first-time passes than any competitor in the region. One-to-one lessons tailored to your learning style, with male and female instructors, pay-as-you-go or block booking discounts, and a free online theory test platform included for all students.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Sturry Rd, Canterbury CT1 1HGView school
Canterbury School of Motoring

Canterbury School of Motoring

5(6)

Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate and 5/5 ratings across Facebook and Google. Andy Wellard adapts his teaching to each learner's pace, using structured lesson plans and appointment cards to track progress, ideal if you value patience, punctuality, and personalized instruction. Pass Plus courses also available.

28 Wildwood Rd, Sturry, Canterbury CT2 0JTView school
Independence Driving School

Independence Driving School

5(2)

Focus on long-term driving skills rather than just test preparation, lessons are tailored to help learners develop confidence and safe habits for life beyond the test. Operating across Canterbury and surrounding areas with friendly, knowledgeable instructors available throughout your course. Competitive pricing on both standard lessons and intensive courses.

Intensive
16 Cockering Rd, Canterbury CT1 3UAView school
The Tarmac Guru School of Motoring

The Tarmac Guru School of Motoring

4.9(197)

Mark Seager tailors every lesson to individual needs, whether you're aiming for a quick pass, rebuilding confidence, or switching instructors after a false start. Theory classes, refresher lessons, Pass Plus courses, and intensive driving lessons all available, plus a £10 30-minute assessment to identify exactly what you need.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
14 Knight Ave, Canterbury CT2 8PZView school
P H Driving

P H Driving

Manual

4.4(7)
Block bookings available

Known for a patient teaching approach, this school specialises in manual lessons with motorway training included. Block booking discounts are available, making it a cost-effective option for learners building confidence over multiple lessons.

55 Priest Ave, Canterbury CT2 8PLView school
A-class Driving School

A-class Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.4(27)
Block bookings available

The largest driving school in the South East with more first-time passes than any competitor in the region. One-to-one tuition tailored to your learning style, with pay-as-you-go or block booking discounts available, plus a free online theory test platform for all students.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
High St, Canterbury CT1 2JHView school

John Ballantyne

Manual

Ian David Smith Tomlinson

Manual

Andrew Leonard Wellard

Manual

Michael Phaedona

Manual

LE4RNERS

LE4RNERS

5(141)
Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Rd, Canterbury CT2 7FGView school
Start 2 Drive HGV

Start 2 Drive HGV

5(128)
26 Field Ave, Canterbury CT1 1TRView school
DSL driving school

DSL driving school

5(84)
Canterbury CT1 3SFView school
Approved Driving Instructor

Approved Driving Instructor

4.8(16)
18 Hollow Ln, Canterbury CT1 3SAView school
Bryans School Of Motoring

Bryans School Of Motoring

82 High St, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1DEView school

Block booking

Best block deals in Canterbury

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £50.

  1. Gus Hilton Driving School

    £35010 hrs

    £35/hr£40/hr

    Save £50

  2. Tech drive

    £23010 hrs

    £23/hr£25/hr

    Save £20

  3. Gravy Driving School

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£39/hr

    Save £10

  4. Pass Fast in Kent

    £84518 hrs

    £46.94/hr

    Block rate

Intensive courses in Canterbury

Want to pass fast?

7 Canterbury schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Canterbury Test Centres and Pass Rates

Herne Bay has much better figures than Canterbury. Its pass rate of 56% beats Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and its automatic pass rate of 52% is well ahead of the national automatic pass rate of 45%. The wait there is about 2 months. Canterbury has a pass rate of 46% and an automatic pass rate of 43%, both under average, though its wait is shorter at about a month. If you can practise on Herne Bay's roads, testing there is a real option worth considering.

56%

Herne Bay

10,674 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate57.1%
Automatic pass rate52.2%
46%

Canterbury

4,670 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate46.9%
Automatic pass rate43.0%

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