Driving Lessons in Gravesend
Twenty-seven driving schools and 43 independent driving instructors operate in Gravesend, with schools averaging 4.6 stars and charging £32.50 to £39 per hour (averaging £37). Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons, and female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, with a further 6 independent female driving instructors locally. Gravesend learners can test at seven nearby centres, with pass rates varying from 40.5% at Belvedere to 58.7% at Sidcup, so your choice of test location matters.
- £37
- average price
- 27
- driving schools
- 43
- independent instructors
- 7
- test centres
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Top Pass Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Gravesend.
Top Pass Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Gravesend.
Top Pass Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Gravesend.
Top Pass Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Gravesend.
Driving lessons in Gravesend
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Top Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.

Dav's School of Motoring Gravesend
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.

Atlas Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.

Marshal Driving School
Automatic
30 years of professional driving and trainer experience, with lessons available in English and Polish. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block booking, with a high passing rate and Toyota Yaris automatic car used throughout.

Podium Driving School Gravesend
Manual and automatic
All instructors are trained in-house through Podium's dedicated Instructor Training Academy, ensuring continuous professional development and modern teaching methods, a rarity in the industry. Lessons follow the DVSA's client-centred approach with clear objectives and personalised progression, starting from just £38.50 per hour. Intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and support for international licence holders are all available, with flexible scheduling to fit around your lifestyle.
B Smart B Safe School of Motoring
Automatic
Known for working with nervous and anxious learners, Peter Atkins brings 20 years of experience as a DVSA-approved instructor plus advanced qualifications including Diamond Advanced Motorist Elite status. Lessons in a brand-new automatic KIA Picanto start at £78/hour, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, ideal if you need flexible scheduling and a calm, patient teaching approach backed by strong student testimonials.

Topclass Driving School
Manual and automatic
£36/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with a standout 10-hour beginner package at just £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), 90% of new pupils take this deal and save £60. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not fully satisfied with the tuition or customer service. Intensive courses from £680–£1,440 depending on experience level, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons available.
Milton Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with 19 years' experience and a background in Heavy Goods Vehicles and Advanced Driver Training, known for a patient, calming approach with nervous learners. Lessons at £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with test day packages including tuition car use, examiner debrief and journey home for £75.

Kinetic Driving School
Manual and automatic
Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals saving up to £40, book 10 hours for £340 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Intensive courses from £802 (20 hours, manual) include test fees, plus free 24-hour online theory training and motorway lessons at £45/hour.

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester
Manual and automatic
Established in 2001, AXLR8 brings 21 years of driving instruction experience backed by Police Advanced Driver Certification and ROSPA Gold accreditation. Lessons are tailored to your pace with 1.5 or 2-hour options, covering motorway driving and Pass Plus courses alongside standard tuition.

Nanak School Of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Established in 2002, Nanak School of Motoring specialises in foreign language tuition, lessons available in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu alongside English, making it ideal for learners who prefer instruction in their native language. A collective 45+ years of teaching experience across North-west Kent and South-east London, with all instructors Grade 4 and above. Block-booking discounts available; contact the school directly for intensive course rates and pricing.
Mohammad Ghasimy
Manual

Tranquil Driving School, Gravesend

Rayan Driving school (automatic & manual)
Safe2Pass
Manual

DK Driving School

Team Up Driving School

Basil Johnson School of Motoring( Established 1977)

Graduate Motoring

Autodrive - automatic driving lessons
Block booking
Best block deals in Gravesend
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £60.
How much do driving lessons cost in Gravesend?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Gravesend.
Intensive courses in Gravesend
Want to pass fast?
5 Gravesend schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Gravesend Test Centres and Pass Rates
There are seven centres near Gravesend, and the spread between them is wide. Sidcup leads with a pass rate of 59%, well above the national pass rate of 50%, and an automatic pass rate of 57%. It also has the longest typical wait, about 5½ months. Gillingham is strong too at 56%. Belvedere, at 41%, is in Britain's bottom 5%, and Hornchurch is below average at 46%. Basildon has the shortest wait, about a month. If you're near one of the weaker centres, it's worth considering one of the stronger ones, as long as you can practise on its roads first.
Sidcup (London)
14,318 tests taken · typical wait 5½ monthsGillingham
14,886 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsErith (London)
5,809 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsTilbury
5,083 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBasildon
8,359 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthHornchurch (London)
8,694 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsBelvedere (London)
4,245 tests taken · typical wait 1 month| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Sidcup (London) | 58.7% | 60.6% | 56.7% | 14,318 | 5½ months |
| Gillingham | 56.4% | 59.3% | 51.9% | 14,886 | 3 months |
| Erith (London) | 51.6% | 53.0% | 50.4% | 5,809 | 2 months |
| Tilbury | 50.4% | 53.5% | 46.0% | 5,083 | 1 month |
| Basildon | 49.1% | 51.1% | 45.2% | 8,359 | 1 month |
| Hornchurch (London) | 46.3% | 48.3% | 43.4% | 8,694 | 5 months |
| Belvedere (London) | 40.5% | 42.6% | 38.3% | 4,245 | 1 month |