Driving Lessons in Kent

£39
average price
454
driving schools
950
independent instructors
8
test centres

Driving lessons in Kent

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A-class Driving School

A-class Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
High St, Canterbury CT1 2JHView school
EC Automatics

EC Automatics

3.4(5)

Mark has been teaching automatic driving lessons for over 20 years in the local area. With a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 6 reviews, this is a school built on proven results and student satisfaction.

Automatic
605 Loose Rd, Maidstone ME15 9UGView school
Pauls Driver Training

Pauls Driver Training

3.3(4)
Block bookings available

Over 20 years of experience with consistently strong reviews praising patience, humour, and effective teaching, multiple students report passing first time. Block booking discounts available on your first 10 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

450 Hythe Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0JHView school
The Automatic Driving School

The Automatic Driving School

3(8)

Grade A instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons, with 40+ years' experience teaching learners from complete beginners to those with physical disabilities. Free online theory training through Theory Test Pro is included, and you'll practise extensively in a dual-controlled Mercedes automatic across varied roads in different towns and rural areas.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
95b Seabrook Rd, Hythe CT21 5RBView school
A-class Driving School

A-class Driving School

2.7(23)
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 lessons 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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Hythe St, Dartford DA1 1BGView school
Benson School of Motoring

Benson School of Motoring

1(1)

Operating since 1988 with an extremely high pass rate, Benson offers door-to-door pickup and a comprehensive range of services including disability-adapted vehicles, trailer towing training, and pre-17 lessons. Male and female instructors across 40+ areas provide intensive courses, Pass Plus training, and individual tuition tailored to each learner's pace.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
19 Church Grn, Staplehurst, Tonbridge TN12 0BGView school
Drive Wright

Drive Wright

1(1)

Specialised in teaching learners with learning difficulties, with instructors trained to provide tailored support. Drive Wright focuses on quality, affordable lessons across the area, offering a bespoke personal training plan for each student.

44 Blean View Rd, Herne Bay CT6 7RAView school
Pass With Marcel

Pass With Marcel

10hrs for £400

23 years' experience with over 800 successful pupils. 1-hour 30-minute lessons at £60, or £400 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus courses and hazard perception tuition also available.

Manual
3 Len Valley Walk, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8XQView school
1nfluence Driver Training

1nfluence Driver Training

Specialist in coaching-based driver training with a background supporting learners with dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and high anxiety. Lin Webb trained as a coaching instructor for driver development and completed disability awareness training at Queen Elizabeth Foundation, bringing 25+ years' experience to help nervous and neurodivergent learners build genuine confidence. Automatic lessons only, with Pass Plus courses available.

Automatic
77 Albion Way, Edenbridge TN8 6JQView school

Michaela’s Driving School

Over 20 years' experience with BSM training background, offering single and 2-hour lessons plus intensive courses across manual vehicles. Michaela prioritises not just test passes but real-world road confidence, with motorway lessons available post-test and theory support throughout your training.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
High St, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1XYView school
Stepro Driving School

Stepro Driving School

Block bookings available

Patient instructor with many years' experience teaching both complete beginners and returning drivers looking to refresh their skills. Block booking discounts available, with flexible lesson scheduling tailored to individual needs.

Speaks Polish
Richborough Cl, Margate CT9 4FAView school
keendrivingschool

keendrivingschool

Block bookings available

An AA Driving School franchisee since 2012 with 645 passes under his belt, Nick Keen brings a patient, friendly approach to every lesson. Block booking discounts and flexible lesson lengths (1 hour onwards) mean you can learn at your own pace in a modern, air-conditioned Ford Puma, with free test resources and simulators to boost your confidence before test day.

10 The Oaks, Whitstable CT5 4NRView school
Pass Fast in Kent

Pass Fast in Kent

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.

ManualIntensive
37 Broad St, Canterbury CT1 2LRView school
DRIVE 321 Maidstone

DRIVE 321 Maidstone

Over 1,000 pupils have passed with this school, with 88 passes in the last year and an average of 26 hours to test. Some instructors bring 30+ years of experience, and all follow a strict code of conduct. Access to an exclusive learner app tracks your progress and provides instructor feedback, helping you get familiar with local test routes before your big day.

ManualAutomatic
59 Foxden Dr, Downswood, Maidstone ME15 8TQView school
OOOSH! Your Local Driving School | Driving Instructor | Margate Driving Lessons

OOOSH! Your Local Driving School | Driving Instructor | Margate Driving Lessons

Multi-location driving school offering intensive automatic driving courses across Merseyside, Kent, and Cheshire. Structured training with male and female instructors focuses on building skills and confidence for safe, first-time passes. Weekly lessons or fast-track courses available, contact for pricing and availability.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
11 Chapel Hill Cl, Margate CT9 4EWView school
CB's Driving School

CB's Driving School

Block bookings available

Chris Bensted focuses on building real-world driving skills beyond test requirements, emphasizing clutch control, observation, planning and judgement throughout the learning process. Block booking discounts available with 1-on-1 training guaranteed, flexible pick-up/drop-off, and no extra charge for evening or weekend lessons. Experience with international drivers, learning disabilities, and sight/hearing impairments; pricing available on request.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Childsbridge Ln, Seal, Sevenoaks TN15 6QRView school
ZenDrive Driving School

ZenDrive Driving School

Block bookings available

Grade A instructor qualified since 2008, operating 6 days a week across the area. Bespoke sessions for complete beginners through to experienced drivers, with introductory offers including first 4 hours for the price of 3 for new learners, plus block lesson bookings available, contact for current rates.

Manual
Dernier Rd, Tonbridge TN10 3ENView school
Intensive Driving Courses Sidcup, Dartford , Belvedere

Intensive Driving Courses Sidcup, Dartford , Belvedere

6hrs for £250

Over 3,000+ five-star reviews backing a network of intensive driving courses across the UK, with a unique accelerated learning system designed to help you pass in fewer hours. Courses range from 6-hour retest packages (£250) to 48-hour programmes (£2,500), all with your driving test booked for the final day and free access to theory and online practical resources.

Intensive
22 Warren Rd, Dartford DA1 1PHView school
BSM Instructor Russel Noonan

BSM Instructor Russel Noonan

Britain's largest driving school with thousands of learners passing their test each year. BSM offers flexible lesson scheduling and a nationwide network of instructors, making it easy to find availability that suits your timetable.

3 Norman Rd, Dartford DA1 1LEView school
driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

90% pass rate
Block bookings available

Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%, driveJohnson's tailors intensive courses to individual needs rather than rushing learners through generic packages. The school requires a 2-hour assessment lesson before enrollment to create a personalized plan, ensuring realistic timescales and costs, some students reach test-ready status in as little as 2 weeks. Mid-range pricing reflects quality instruction without unnecessary overheads, with flexible lesson options (1, 2, and 10-hour deals available) and a commitment to matching learners with instructors they'll work well with.

Intensive
Bottles Ln, Rodmersham, Sittingbourne ME9 0PRView school

Marlon Aaron Markland

Trent Aaron Rogers

Oladimeji A. Awotedu

Amenur Abdussamad

Abdulganiyu Abolarin

Yash Achall

Kevin Adam Lott

Stephen Adegoke

Richard Adeniyi-jones

Timothy A. Fifield

Roberta Agnes Rummery

Female ADI

Amanullah Ahmadzai

Siddika Ahmed

Female ADI

Siddika Ahmed

Female ADI

Yildiz Ahmet

Bajram Ahmetaj

Robert Alan Hart

Zana Alani

Female ADI

Stephen Alan Kemp

Martin Alan Kemp

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
6
£35–40
54
£40–45
34
£45–50
17

Based on prices from 113 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

Kent has eight test centres that saw 75,327 tests between 2025 and 2026, with pass rates varying widely across the county. Tunbridge Wells comes out on top with a 64.5% pass rate, while roads around there include the A26 and a mix of residential streets with parked cars that can narrow your space. Women passed at 63.7% and men at 65.2%, with automatic learners achieving 61%. Ashford sits at the other end with a pass rate of 46.2% (46.9% for women, 45.7% for men, 42.1% automatic), though it offers the shortest wait at 6 weeks compared to Sidcup's 18 weeks. Driving around Ashford means dealing with the busy A28 and the ring road system, while Sevenoaks brings country lanes and the steep approaches around the North Downs alongside its 59% pass rate.

65%

Tunbridge Wells

5,726 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women63.7%
Men65.2%
Automatic61.0%
60%

Maidstone

8,053 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women59.3%
Men60.9%
Automatic53.6%
59%

Sevenoaks

6,740 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women61.3%
Men57.2%
Automatic54.2%
59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · 18 week wait
Women58.7%
Men58.7%
Automatic56.7%
56%

Gillingham

14,886 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women55.4%
Men57.1%
Automatic51.9%
50%

Tilbury

5,083 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women49.7%
Men50.9%
Automatic46.0%
47%

Mitcham (London)

15,046 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women44.5%
Men48.7%
Automatic45.4%
46%

Ashford (Kent)

5,475 tests taken · 6 week wait
Women46.9%
Men45.7%
Automatic42.1%

Areas in Kent