Driving Lessons in Kent

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

Driving lessons in Kent

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Jimbo's Driving School

Jimbo's Driving School

5(8)

An independent driving school in Thanet with a perfect 100% recommendation rating across 36 reviews. No specific pricing or lesson details are listed on the Facebook page, so contact directly for rates and availability.

Belmont Rd, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8AXView school
Gold's School of Motoring

Gold's School of Motoring

5(7)
11hrs for £380

Bruce Gold brings 30 years of teaching experience and a track record of consistently higher first-time pass rates. Single lessons are 50 minutes at £38 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm) or £39 (5pm–9pm), with an 11-lesson block deal at £380 or £390 depending on time, effectively getting one free lesson. Beyond test preparation, Gold emphasises safe driving for life through two-way question-and-answer techniques that build understanding and confidence at your own pace.

ManualEveningsWeekends
13 Stuart Mantle Way, Erith DA8 3LGView school
Birchington School Of Motoring

Birchington School Of Motoring

5(6)

All lessons are recorded on in-car video for your safety and peace of mind, and you'll learn in a dual-controlled, air-conditioned car. Structured lessons are tailored to each learner's pace, with experience across various road types to build confidence for test day and beyond. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available, plus a free DVD of your driving test.

Intensive
1 Sandle's Rd, Birchington CT7 9SUView 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
Martin Cook

Martin Cook

5(5)

17 years' experience with the AA, working with learners from age 17 to 94 and known for building confidence in nervous drivers. Intensive courses and Pass Plus tuition available, plus the option to use your own vehicle for lessons at a reduced rate once standards allow.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
318 Dover Rd, Folkestone CT19 6PAView school
PW Driving School

PW Driving School

5(5)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with 77 five-star reviews on FreeIndex, including multiple first-time passes and students passing with just one minor. New learners get a standout deal: book 5 two-hour lessons at regular price and receive an extra 6 hours for £90, plus online booking discounts available.

Manual
17 Balcomb Cres, Dane Valley, Margate CT9 3XJView school
Avanti Driving School

Avanti Driving School

5(3)

Instructors trained in Diane Hall's Test Nerves course, with particular experience supporting learners with ADHD, anxiety, and test nerves. 1.5-hour lessons strike a balance between depth and focus, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

4 Culter Fld, Ashford TN23 4YUView school
Tony L's Driving School

Tony L's Driving School

5(3)

An Approved Driving Instructor who is also a DVSA-registered Fleet Driver Trainer and Driving Instructor Trainer, bringing professional expertise across multiple disciplines. Lessons are delivered in an automatic car, with Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.

Automatic
8 Westbourne Rd, Bexleyheath DA7 5LGView school
Moss school of motoring

Moss school of motoring

5(2)

Family-run school with three instructors shortlisted in the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2021 top 100, including Kelly Moss who placed second in the south east region. Offers manual and automatic lessons, theory tuition, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses, with flexible scheduling to suit learners' availability.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
104 Margate Rd, Ramsgate CT11 7SQView school
PassMaster Driving Tuition

PassMaster Driving Tuition

5(2)

Known for working with nervous learners, Keith tailors each lesson to your pace and focuses on building confidence alongside test-ready skills. Manual tuition, motorway instruction, and in-car theory training are all included, with mock tests and progress tracking to keep you on course.

Manual
Grassmere, Romney Marsh TN29 0HDView school
Caroline's Driving School

Caroline's Driving School

5(2)

Norfolk's largest privately owned driving school, helping around 1,000 learners pass their tests annually. Intensive courses available with the option to pass in as little as 5 days, plus theory training, refresher lessons, and winter driving courses. Diverse team of experienced instructors with a Driver Training Centre offering simulators and hazard perception training.

Intensive
London Rd, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks TN13 2URView 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
BSM

BSM

5(1)

Over 100 years of teaching Britain to drive, with a nationwide network of instructors across major UK cities. BSM focuses on getting learners to test standard at their own pace rather than rushing through intensive courses, with many pupils passing in 50 hours or fewer. Personalised lesson plans adapt to individual needs, and intensive driving lessons can be booked in large chunks for quicker progression.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Mabledon Rd, Tonbridge TN9 2TQView school
Apex School of Motoring

Apex School of Motoring

5(1)

Operating since 1982, Apex delivers one-to-one lessons without the time-wasting practice of dropping off other pupils mid-session. Door-to-door collection and drop-off are included, along with verbal and written feedback on your progress. Contact them directly for pricing details.

122 Darland Ave, Gillingham ME7 3ASView school
Michele Melia

Michele Melia

5(1)

Extremely high pass rate with a patient, understanding approach tailored to your learning style. Full courses, taster sessions, top-up lessons, and Pass Plus or Motorway courses all available, with no hidden fees or charges.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Heron Forstal Ave, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18, UK, Folkestone CT18 7FPView school
Drivetime

Drivetime

5(1)
10hrs for £390

Intensive driving courses starting at £390 for 10 hours, making this an affordable option for learners looking to pass quickly. Trevor offers flexible scheduling across the local area with test car availability.

IntensiveTest car available
35 Warren Rd, Folkestone CT19 6DEView school
Dbsdrivingtuition

Dbsdrivingtuition

5(1)

Britain's largest driving school with a nationwide network and decades of experience teaching learner drivers. BSM combines scale with personalized instruction, offering flexible lesson scheduling and test car availability to support you through to test day.

Mabledon Rd, Tonbridge TN9 2TQView school
Automatic driving school lesson in rochester

Automatic driving school lesson in rochester

5(1)

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.

ManualAutomatic
58 Thong Ln, Gravesend DA12 4LDView school
Learn with Passion Driving School

Learn with Passion Driving School

5(1)

Over 21,000 pupils passed with this 32-instructor school, backed by 14 years' experience and a 95% recommendation rate. Director Ade, a former university lecturer, brings structured teaching methods to adult learners, with instructors also offering theory test support alongside practical lessons.

ManualAutomatic
18 Goodwin Rd, Cliffe Woods, Rochester ME3 8HRView school
1st Pass With Paul

1st Pass With Paul

5(1)

Grade A instructor with a reputation for high pass rates and a calm, patient teaching style. Lessons cover varied areas including Herne Bay, Gillingham and Sheppey to build real-world driving experience, with Pass Plus courses and advanced motorway tuition also available. Pricing details are available on request via the rates document.

IntensiveTest car available
Stangate Dr, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8UGView 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