Driving Lessons in Kent

From £23/hr·Average £39/hr

Kent's Top Picks

Best Value

1st Class Driving Tuition - Driving Lessons Canterbury

Cheapest manual driving school in Kent.

5.0(10 reviews)
£23/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Kent Intensive Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Kent, and the top-rated with female instructors.

4.7(287 reviews)
£40/hr
Best Automatic

Kent Intensive Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Kent.

4.7(287 reviews)
£40/hr

Driving Schools in Kent

463 schools

John Harvey Driving School

John Harvey Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(6)

Established 18 years ago with an in-house Instructor Training Academy (since 2014) that puts every instructor through 60 hours of comprehensive training before...

ManualAutomatic
4 Cornwall Rd, Walmer, Deal CT14 7SD
LDC Driving School - Paul Hugill

LDC Driving School - Paul Hugill

From £45/hr·10hrs for £440Save 2%
5.0(6)

Part of the LDC network, this school uses the LD System, a structured teaching method with DVD workbooks and access to the LDC learning hub. £45/hour for...

IntensiveEvenings & Weekends
The Chapel, The Rope Walk, Sandhurst, Cranbrook TN18 5JD
ADL Auto

ADL Auto

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
5.0(6)

Over 22 years of experience teaching automatic driving lessons with a focus on safe, confident learners. Two-hour trial lessons at £80 introduce you risk-free,...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
31A Duncan Rd, Gillingham ME7 4LA

Dave G’s Driving School

From £45/hr·Block bookings available
5.0(5)

Run by Dave Godsall with over 20 years' instructing experience, this school focuses on building confident, safe drivers through friendly, local teaching....

Evenings & Weekends
16 Chessington Ave, Bexleyheath DA7 5NW
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £300Save 17%
5.0(4)

90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic) with a 100% money-back guarantee, saving £60 compared to standard...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
75 Linley Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3HG
CRANBROOK DRIVER TRAINING

CRANBROOK DRIVER TRAINING

From £40/hr·6hrs for £240
5.0(4)

Top-graded trainer with 14+ years' experience and a track record of first-time passes, including four zero-fault results recently. Two-hour lessons at £40/hour...

Manual
The Heathers, Hartley Rd, Cranbrook TN17 3QP
BAAZ Driving School

BAAZ Driving School

From £40/hr·6hrs for £235Save 2%
5.0(4)

Offers both automatic and manual intensive driving courses alongside standard lessons, with flexible pricing from £40/hour or block deals starting at £230–£240...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
93 Gordon Rd, Rochester ME2 3HH
Paul's School Of Motoring

Paul's School Of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%
5.0(3)

Operating since 2004, Paul teaches in a modern Mini Countryman diesel with dual controls and in-car BlackVue camera technology, one of only a few schools in the...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
4 Clifford Gardens, Deal CT14 9JS
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £320Save 11%
5.0(3)

Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or 6 hours...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
8 Foxgrove, Murston, Sittingbourne ME10 2DW
Chris Highsted School of Motoring

Chris Highsted School of Motoring

From £35/hr
5.0(3)

Father-and-daughter team with exceptional credentials: Chris is a retired Kent Police Class One Advanced Driver with 27 years in the Traffic Division and 25...

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Lonsdale Dr, Sittingbourne ME10 1ET
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £300Save 17%
5.0(3)

90% of new pupils choose the 10-hour beginner package at £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic) with a 100% money-back guarantee, saving £60 compared to...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
7, The Cloisters, Orchard St, Dartford DA1 2DF
Active Driving School Kent

Active Driving School Kent

From £40/hr
5.0(3)

Family-run school led by Richard, who prioritises long-term road safety over test statistics. Instructors use personalised lesson plans tailored to your...

ManualAutomatic
8 Highwood Dr, Ashford TN23 8AA
Freedom Drive

Freedom Drive

From £38/hr·10hrs for £350Save 8%
5.0(2)

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...

ManualAutomatic
Belmont House, Ramsgate CT11 7QG
Turning Point Driving Tuition

Turning Point Driving Tuition

From £40/hr
5.0(2)

DIA member instructor with an excellent pass rate and a reputation for transforming nervous learners into confident drivers. Reviews consistently praise...

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
84 Seymour Dr, Marden, Tonbridge TN12 9GT
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £300Save 17%
5.0(2)

£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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
31 Northcote Rd, Gravesend DA11 7BS
17 PLUS DRIVING SCHOOL

17 PLUS DRIVING SCHOOL

From £40/hr
5.0(2)

Nick Salzen has passed 5 advanced driving tests including DIA, ROSPA and IAM qualifications, bringing structured yet relaxed teaching to learners of all ages....

ManualEvenings & Weekends
17 Wheatcroft Grove, Gillingham ME8 9JF
Luigi's Professional Driving Tuition

Luigi's Professional Driving Tuition

From £34/hr·10hrs for £320Save 6%
5.0(2)

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a reputation for way-above-average first-time pass rates. £34/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with...

ManualAutomatic
Bredhurst Rd, Gillingham ME8 0RG
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

From £36/hr·10hrs for £320Save 11%
5.0(2)

Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or start with...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Lordswood, 71 Courtfield Ave, Chatham ME5 8QD
West Kent Driving Academy

West Kent Driving Academy

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(2)

A single-instructor school built on personal rapport, students consistently praise David's patience, humour, and ability to make lessons feel relaxed rather...

ManualIntensive
Tonbridge TN9 1RB
AKR School of Motoring

AKR School of Motoring

From £40/hr
5.0(1)

Single-instructor school run by Kayleigh Reeves, who passed her test first time with an examiner's commendation on her teaching ability. Lessons are £40/hour...

ManualFemale Instructors
Pannell Dr, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7QZ

Block Booking Deals in Kent

130 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 17%

Topclass Driving School

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

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Topclass Driving School

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

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Topclass Driving School

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Save 13%

Right Turn Driving School

10hrs for £270

£27.00/hr

Save 9%

1st Class Driving Tuition - Driving Lessons Canterbury

10hrs for £210

£21.00/hr

Save 8%

Tech drive

10hrs for £230

£23.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Kent

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From£35/hr
106 schools4.7best rated

Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 8 nearby test centres

Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
59%

Tunbridge Wells

4,887 tests taken
Women58.2%
Men59.4%
Automatic59.2%
58%

Maidstone

6,330 tests taken
Women55.4%
Men60.2%
Automatic51.8%
57%

Gillingham

14,761 tests taken
Women57.3%
Men57.0%
Automatic54.1%
54%

Sevenoaks

6,386 tests taken
Women53.4%
Men53.7%
Automatic47.0%
52%

Ashford (Kent)

3,504 tests taken
Women51.8%
Men52.3%
Automatic49.8%
49%

Tilbury

4,185 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.4%
49%

Mitcham (London)

13,825 tests taken
Women47.1%
Men50.3%
Automatic47.8%

Areas in Kent