Driving Lessons in Glasgow

Glasgow has an excellent choice of driving schools and independent driving instructors, with 45 schools and 72 independent driving instructors covering the city and surrounding areas. Lesson prices typically range from £35 to £50 per hour, averaging £43, while the schools maintain an impressive 4.8-star average rating. There are 22 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 11 that have female driving instructors available, plus 13 independent female driving instructors working across the area. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary considerably, from Bishopbriggs at 50.5% down to Glasgow (Shieldhall) at 37.7%, so choosing your test location carefully could make a real difference.

£43
average price
45
driving schools
72
independent instructors
8
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Glasgow

Showing 120 of 45
Learn 2 Drive Glasgow

Learn 2 Drive Glasgow

5(27)
From £44/hrBlock bookings available

Duncan Cairns has built a strong reputation for patient, professional instruction with multiple first-time pass students praising his calm approach and ability to build confidence, particularly with nervous or older learners. An introductory 2-hour lesson costs £44 (half price), with discounts available on block bookings for ongoing lessons, Pass Plus courses, refresher training, and motorway instruction.

Manual
23 Quentin St, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3TYView school
Go Drive School of Motoring Ltd

Go Drive School of Motoring Ltd

5(25)
From £50/hr20hrs for £1000

Founded by Aisha, a certified instructor and NLP mindset coach, Go Drive combines standard driving instruction with optional hypnotherapy sessions to help nervous learners build confidence and overcome driving anxiety. Lessons cost £75 for 1.5 hours or £90 for 2 hours, with intensive courses from £1,000 for 20 hours up to £2,000 for 40 hours. Mock tests (£100) and hypnosis sessions (£50 for 30 mins) are also available to support learners every step of the way.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Langside Ln, Glasgow G42 8TNView school
Mikey's Drive 'n' Pass

Mikey's Drive 'n' Pass

5(22)
From £37/hr10hrs for £365Save £5

15 years of teaching experience with a single dedicated instructor throughout your course. Standard lessons at £37/hour, or save with 10-hour blocks at £365 (£36.50/hr) and 20-hour blocks at £720 (£36/hr). Evening and weekend lessons available at £42/hour, plus mock test assessments and Pass Plus courses on offer.

ManualEveningsWeekends
2 Cadderburn Dr, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 3NPView school
Learn with Lesley

Learn with Lesley

5(11)
From £45/hr10hrs for £435Save £15

Known for building confidence in nervous learners through a calm, patient approach that turns mistakes into positive learning moments. £45/hour or £435 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £88 and a 20-hour block at £800. Multiple five-star reviews highlight how students enjoy lessons and pass first time.

ManualFemale Instructors
20 Beauly Pl, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1DDView school
O'Connell Driving School

O'Connell Driving School

5(9)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Grade A instructor specialising in nervous drivers, with a calm teaching style that prioritises building confidence alongside test preparation. Standard lessons at £38/hour, or £370 for a 10-hour block; motorway lessons also available at £45/hour. Door-to-door pick-up included across Glasgow North and East Dunbartonshire.

Manual
5 Wallace Gate, Glasgow G64 1GBView school
G & M Driving Centre

G & M Driving Centre

5(6)
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

Operating since 1997, this school has built a reputation for excellent pass rates across East Kilbride, Glasgow and Lanarkshire. Automatic lessons at £45/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available tailored to your experience level. Pass Plus courses also on offer.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
13 Alder Cres, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 9HWView school
L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

5(2)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Intensive course specialist with structured packages from 6 to 30 hours, all including practical test fees, designed for learners at various stages from near-test-standard to those needing a complete refresh. £35/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £340 (manual) or £360 (automatic), plus beginner specials from £160 for 5 hours. Instructor knows Manchester test routes in depth and creates an individual syllabus tailored to how quickly you progress.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
0/2, 80 Moss Hts Ave, Glasgow G52 2TYView school
Antonine Driving School

Antonine Driving School

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

£40/hour or £80 for 2-hour lessons, with block booking discounts and a half-price starter package for new learners. Semi-intensive courses available subject to pupil volume, plus motorway lessons (£85 for 2 hours) and Pass Plus courses (£250 for 6 hours). All lessons delivered in a 5-star EuroNCAP-rated Vauxhall Corsa with dual controls, emphasising learner safety and confidence in a controlled environment.

ManualIntensive
Hazel Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 3BWView school
One L of a Driver

One L of a Driver

570% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

70% pass rate, nearly 60% above the national average, backed by 15 years' experience and strong relationships with local test centre examiners. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with student discounts available and the first lesson free. Mock tests from the actual test centre, intensive courses, and Pass Plus tuition all included.

ManualIntensive
314 Alderman Rd, Glasgow G13 3TNView school
DLG Automatic Driving School

DLG Automatic Driving School

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Patient instructor with consistently high pass rates and strong student reviews praising his teaching approach and calm demeanor. £44/hour or £65 for 1.5-hour lessons, with block deals at £420 for 10 hours or £820 for 20 hours. New learners get their first 3 hours for just £120.

AutomaticIntensive
310 Braehead Rd., Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 2BSView school
Keep Calm Driving School

Keep Calm Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

40 years of driving experience with a BSM-trained instructor who focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test-passing techniques. £40/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available depending on availability.

ManualIntensive
17 Bridgend Cres, Moodiesburn, Glasgow G69 0JGView school
I Passing Smiles

I Passing Smiles

4.9(415)
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Competitive pricing from £25/hour (manual) and £28/hour (automatic) with substantial block discounts, plus student and NHS discounts available. The 10-hour block at £430 is the most popular option, saving £10–£20 per hour, and intensive courses start from £430 with fast-track test dates included. Rated 4.9 stars across 295 reviews, with instructors praised for patience and concise teaching.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
40 Orchard Park Ave, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 7BGView school
F1 School of Motoring

F1 School of Motoring

4.9(319)
From £47/hr10hrs for £450Save £20

Established since 2008 with 100% customer satisfaction and a client-centred learning approach that adapts to how you prefer to learn. Four pricing tiers from £53/hour (regular lessons) to £73/hour (intensive courses), with block deals starting at £525 for 10 hours, plus refresher courses and Pass Plus available. Student reviews highlight patient, calm instructors who help nervous learners build confidence and pass first time.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Waverley Gardens, Glasgow G41 2DNView school
Topgear Driving Tuition

Topgear Driving Tuition

4.8(262)99.9% pass rate
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

Established in 2003 with a team of 15 instructors, this school boasts a 99.9% pass rate (7,859 passes from 7,860 students). Standard lessons start at £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours, priced from £475–£1,800 for automatic learners, with test bookings included at the end of your course.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Alderman Rd, Glasgow G13 3YFView school
M&M Driving School

M&M Driving School

4.8(114)
From £45/hr10hrs for £445Save £5

M&M Driving School offers flexible pricing across standard, evening/weekend, and intensive courses, with hourly rates starting at £45 for manual lessons and block deals providing significant savings. A 10-hour block costs £445 for manual daytime lessons, while intensive courses run at £60/hour with 10-hour blocks at £620, ideal for learners wanting to pass quickly. Multiple course types including test booster and semi-intensive options cater to different learning paces and schedules.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
485 Allison St, Glasgow G42 8SZView school
Brian's Driving School Glasgow

Brian's Driving School Glasgow

4.8(70)
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Grade A instructor with 38 years' experience, particularly welcoming to nervous drivers with one-to-one tuition and a high first-time pass rate. Manual lessons at £44/hour or £420 for 10 hours; automatic lessons at £50/hour or £480 for 10 hours. Motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
63 Glencoe St, Glasgow G13 1YWView school
Clydeside School Of Motoring

Clydeside School Of Motoring

4.8(49)
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

£46 per hour with a 10-hour block at £440, or flexible 2-hour lessons at £92. Instructors emphasise a relaxed, tailored approach with strong local knowledge, working at your pace whether you're aiming for a quick pass or prefer to take your time.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Great Western Rd, Glasgow G13 2YBView school
Accelerate Driving Tuition

Accelerate Driving Tuition

4.5(21)
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

16 years' experience coaching learners through East Kilbride's notoriously roundabout-heavy roads, with instructors committed to honest feedback and first-time passes. £42/hour or £400 for 10 hours; automatic lessons at £45/hour or £430 for 10 hours. Semi-intensive and full intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
20 Auldbar Rd, Bellahouston, Glasgow G52 1JJView school
Really Good Driving School Glasgow

Really Good Driving School Glasgow

4.5(16)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Instructors graded within the top 8% in the UK, with the principal holding Grade 6 (achieved by fewer than 6% of UK driving instructors) and a 32-year track record on staff. £45 per hour or £440 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available and student discounts on offer. You'll have the same instructor throughout your course, ensuring consistent progress and a tailored lesson plan.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
39 Corbie Pl, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 7NBView school
Jim Luby Driving School

Jim Luby Driving School

4.3
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

Grade A instructor with an excellent pass rate, using the MyDrivetimeApp to track progress and replay lessons for effective learning. Hourly lessons at £45, or save up to £60 with block bookings (10 hours for £420, 20 hours for £810). Intensive courses available from £2000 for 40 hours, completable in as little as one week, plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus certification.

ManualIntensive
Birnam Gardens, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2JYView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Glasgow?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
3
£40–45
11
£45–50
11

Based on prices from 25 driving schools in Glasgow.

Intensive courses in Glasgow

Want to pass fast?

24 Glasgow schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Glasgow Test Centres and Pass Rates

Glasgow's 8 test centres handled 51,000 tests between 2024 and 2025, with an overall pass rate of 43.4% that sits below the national average. Bishopbriggs stands out with a 50.5% pass rate, benefiting from quieter suburban roads and less congested routes compared to the city centre locations. Women achieved 52.1% at Bishopbriggs while men managed 49.2%, and automatic drivers scored 41.1%. The city's challenging road network includes busy multi-lane corridors like the M8 approaches, complex roundabouts at Charing Cross, and narrow Victorian streets in areas like the West End that can catch learners off guard.

51%

Bishopbriggs

5,661 tests taken
Women52.1%
Men49.2%
Automatic41.1%
47%

Paisley

5,777 tests taken
Women46.6%
Men46.6%
Automatic41.6%
46%

East Kilbride

2,451 tests taken
Women47.2%
Men45.6%
Automatic37.6%
44%

Glasgow (Baillieston)

9,478 tests taken
Women43.2%
Men45.3%
Automatic39.4%
41%

Airdrie

6,673 tests taken
Women42.7%
Men40.4%
Automatic40.5%
41%

Glasgow (Anniesland)

8,560 tests taken
Women39.3%
Men42.0%
Automatic39.1%
40%

Hamilton

5,608 tests taken
Women40.8%
Men38.3%
Automatic36.9%
38%

Glasgow (Shieldhall)

6,792 tests taken
Women38.9%
Men36.9%
Automatic35.6%

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