Driving Lessons in London

London's driving scene includes 597 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors, offering enormous choice across the capital's many boroughs and neighbourhoods. Automatic driving lessons are available at 368 schools, while 124 schools offer female driving instructors and there are 323 independent female driving instructors. Lesson prices vary widely from £22 to £65 per hour, averaging £39, and 304 schools offer intensive courses. With 34 test centres across the region, pass rates range dramatically from 36.3% at Barking (Tanner Street) to 58.7% at Sidcup, so location matters when booking your test.

£39
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1,602
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Driving lessons in London

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Joanna's Driving School

Joanna's Driving School

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

A friendly female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons across the area. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block deal; test day includes a pre-test lesson, car hire, and drop-off home from the test centre for £150.

Female InstructorsTest car available
68 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford IG5 0BHView school
Ladies School of Driving

Ladies School of Driving

Manual and automatic

599% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50

99% pass rate backed by 15+ years of experience and five-star reviews. Single lessons at £40/hour, or save with 5-hour packages (£180), 10-hour blocks (£350), and intensive courses from £680 for 20 hours. Multilingual instructors teach in English, Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Pushto, with test day car hire available for £200.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Farsi, Urdu, Punjabi, Pushto
Essex, 10-Huntings Farm, Green Ln, Ilford IG1 1YEView school
AA Pass Driving School

AA Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £380

Over 500 students have passed their test with this West London school, which combines affordable pricing with a calm, patient teaching approach suited to nervous learners. Single hours cost £35, or save with block deals like 10 hours for £380; automatic intensive courses run from £750 for 20 hours. Free theory instruction is included throughout, and test day car hire is available for an additional fee.

IntensiveTest car available
26 Sherborne Gardens, London W13 8ASView school
Smart Choice Driving School

Smart Choice Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £50/hrBlock bookings available

Instructor Everton has built a reputation for transforming nervous drivers into confident ones, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience, attention to detail, and ability to help students pass first time. Lessons are £50/hour with competitive block booking discounts available, plus test car usage at £150 for local test centres (£170+ for others). One-to-one tuition, structured lesson plans, and flexible scheduling with no extra charge for evenings and weekends.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
London SE15 3LYView school
Simply Drive School

Simply Drive School

Automatic

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £350Save £30

Bilingual instructor (English and Farsi) specialising in nervous learners and overseas drivers, with a calm, confidence-building approach starting on quiet roads. £38/hour or save with block bookings at £180 for 5 hours and £350 for 10 hours; test day lessons including drop-off home are £130. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and pupils gaining independence through patient, focused instruction.

Female InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Farsi
Stanmore HA7 4SRView school
Suhel's Driving School

Suhel's Driving School

Manual and automatic

595% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

95% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and 1000+ successful learners. £34/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block (save £40), plus a complete test package with pre-test warm-up lesson and door-to-door service on test day. Specializes in nervous learners and those struggling with roundabouts or motorway driving, with reviews consistently praising the instructor's patient, structured approach.

IntensiveTest car available
London E17 3TJView school
Larissa Driving School

Larissa Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hr12hrs for £408Save £12

£35/hour or £408 for 12 hours, with a 12-hour intensive course also available at the same price. Consistently praised across 55 reviews for making learners feel comfortable and confident, with multiple first-time passes even after short notice bookings. Known for a teaching style that balances patience with humour, and motorway confidence lessons at £105 for 3 hours.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Hollytree Cl, London SW19 6EAView school
London Driving Education

London Driving Education

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Specializing in automatic driving lessons with 2-hour sessions at £40/hour or block deals from £390 for 10 hours. Students praise the patient, experienced instruction and high first-time pass rates, with one learner noting they 'passed with one minor' and another calling the instructor 'a friend in my driving lessons.' Available 7 days a week across Wood Green, Tottenham, Enfield, and Chingford.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Turkish
656 Lordship Ln, London N22 5JJView school
Sinclair Driver Training

Sinclair Driver Training

Manual

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Over 25 years of experience teaching learner drivers across South East London, welcoming all ages and abilities including nervous pupils. £35/hour or £330 for 10 hours, with a special offer of £65 for a complete 3-hour beginners package. Learn in a 2021 Citroën C3 with dual controls, using the DVSA's recommended syllabus and core curriculum log-books to track progress.

96 Knights Hill, Norwood, London SE27 0JLView school
West London Driving School

West London Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £47.50/hr10hrs for £465Save £10

Founded by Mohammed Miah with over a decade of driving instruction experience, this school emphasizes personalized tuition tailored to each learner's needs. Pay-as-you-go 2-hour lessons at £95, or save with block deals ranging from £465 for 10 hours up to £1,760 for 40 hours; test day car hire available at £260 for existing students.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
62 Gloucester Gardens, London W2 6BNView school
Approach Driver Education

Approach Driver Education

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Family-run school with 15 years' experience and 500+ students graduated, led by a top-graded instructor. £40/hour for weekday, evening, and weekend lessons, or £370 for a 10-hour daytime block with free pickup and drop-off included. Theory and practical tuition combined, with defensive driving and motorway training available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
80 Allendale Ave, Southall UB1 2SWView school
Success School of Motoring

Success School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Established in 1970 and run by Winston Mason, a former motor technician with 30+ years' teaching experience and 2,500 learners trained. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with 20-hour intensive courses at £800 and test car hire at £110. Standout features include in-car video analysis of your driving, free online theory test practice, and the option to take lessons in your own car.

IntensiveTest car available
107 Fernbrook Rd, London SE13 5NQView school
Drive Croydon

Drive Croydon

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr

£40 per hour with two-hour lessons strongly recommended for better skill retention and faster progress. Run by two female instructors, Sylwia and Anna, who tailor lessons to your learning style and confidence level. Test car available for £120 including warm-up lesson and insurance, subject to an initial assessment (£60).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
43 Goodhew Rd, Cr06qz CR0 6QZView school
Janan Driving School

Janan Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr

£40/hour for standard lessons, with Pass Plus courses and motorway driving also available at £50/hour. This female instructor specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers mock tests to build confidence before your test day. Local expertise in test routes across the area, plus flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
25 Salisbury Rd, London N22 6NLView school
Bami Driving School

Bami Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £450Save £50

£50/hour for standard lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £450 and 20-hour blocks at £800 for manual, or 10-hour automatic blocks at £450. Grade A instructor emphasises first-time pass rates through proven teaching techniques and one-to-one tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. Test car hire available at £175, plus motorway training (£65/hour) and Pass Plus courses (£400) to build confidence beyond the basics.

IntensiveTest car available
Pennycroft, Pixton Way, South Croydon, Croydon CR0 9LLView school
Vali's Driving School

Vali's Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hr

£35/hour with 24/7 availability and flexible scheduling to suit your pace. Instructors focus on a relaxed, friendly approach—particularly good with nervous learners—and offer theory test advice alongside practical tuition.

EveningsWeekends
Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0ASView school
Licence2Drive

Licence2Drive

Manual and automatic

5
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

Established for over 40 years with a former DVSA examiner on staff, bringing specialist knowledge to learner training. Single lessons from £42.50 (manual) or £45 (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £400 (manual) or £425 (automatic). Test car available for your driving test.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
42 The Vineyard, Richmond TW10 6AZView school
Sabr Driving School

Sabr Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £320Save £10

Solo instructor with a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, evidenced by a student's first-time pass after just 20 hours. Weekday lessons at £33/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £35/hour. Test day car available for £130 at Goodmayes, Barking, and Hornchurch test centres.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
164 Manor Square, Dagenham RM8 3RXView school
Learn Driving School

Learn Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Flexible zone-based pricing from £40/hour in Zone 4 down to £50/hour in Zone 1, with 10-hour blocks at £370–£475 and 20-hour blocks at £720–£920 depending on location. Intensive courses range from 5 to 45 hours, all including test day car hire and a mock test, plus motorway driving and Pass Plus courses available. Test packages bundle a 1-hour lesson with car hire for £150 (£175 early morning or weekends).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Langdale Ave, Mitcham CR4 4AGView school
Drive East London

Drive East London

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Manual and automatic lessons from £35/hour (2-hour blocks) in East London, with block booking discounts up to £32/hour for 40-hour packages. Female instructors available, intensive courses offered, and test car hire at £140. Excellent 4.9-star rating on Google with 47 reviews highlighting patient, knowledgeable instruction.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Glengarnock Ave, London E14 3DLView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in London?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
1
£25–30
12
£30–35
30
£35–40
139
£40–45
101
£45–50
37
£50–55
13
£55+
5

Based on prices from 338 driving schools in London.

Intensive courses in London

Want to pass fast?

304 London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

London Test Centres and Pass Rates

London's 33 test centres handled 326,928 tests between 2025 and 2026, with an average pass rate of 48.6%. Sidcup stands out with a 58.7% pass rate for both men and women, while automatic drivers there achieved 56.7%, though you'll wait 18 weeks. The roads around central London centres include tight residential streets, complex junction layouts and heavy traffic, while outer areas like Bromley and West Wickham offer wider suburban roads and better sightlines. Barking on Tanner Street recorded the lowest pass rate at 36.3%, with women at 34.3% and men at 37.5%, though automatic drivers only managed 33.4%. Enfield on Brancroft Way has just a 2 week wait but saw only 362 tests, while Pinner, Barnet and Hornchurch all demand 23 week waits.

59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · 18 week wait
Women58.7%
Men58.7%
Automatic56.7%
54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,412 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women52.3%
Men55.0%
Automatic50.0%
54%

Tolworth (London)

10,164 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women51.0%
Men55.8%
Automatic49.9%
53%

Bromley (London)

13,228 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women49.5%
Men56.0%
Automatic51.0%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women51.9%
Men53.8%
Automatic47.3%
53%

Yeading (London)

6,735 tests taken · 13 week wait
Women50.0%
Men54.0%
Automatic51.9%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women49.2%
Men54.1%
Automatic50.3%
52%

West Wickham (London)

12,249 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women52.1%
Men51.2%
Automatic50.8%
52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women51.1%
Men52.0%
Automatic50.4%
51%

Hendon (London)

11,086 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women47.4%
Men54.3%
Automatic51.0%

Areas in London