Driving Lessons in Guildford
Quality varies notably among Guildford's 13 driving schools, which average 3.9 stars and charge £35-£48 per hour (£41 average), alongside 41 independent driving instructors including 8 female driving instructors. Seven schools offer automatic driving lessons and 6 provide intensive courses, with 2 schools having female driving instructors on staff. Test centre options include the local Guildford centre (51.8% pass rate) and the notably successful Farnborough centre at 58.3% based on the latest DVSA data.
From £35/hr·Average £41/hr·Automatic from £44/hr
Driving Schools in Guildford
13 schools
Learn with Lloyd
£39/hour or £360 for 10 hours, with your first lesson completely free. Lloyd has 25 years' local experience and knows the test routes inside out; block bookings over 10 hours include a mock driving test at no extra cost, plus a test car available for £78.£39/hour or £360 for 10 hours, with your first lesson completely free. Lloyd has 25 years' local experience and knows the test routes inside out; block bookings...
Acorn Driving
Established since 1988, Acorn Driving is a family-run operation representing advanced instructors with strong pass rates across the region. Flexible options range from hourly lessons to intensive courses tailored to your pace, plus semi-intensive and quick pass courses for those close to test standard. In-car theory tuition and Pass Plus courses also available; contact for current pricing and weekly promotions.Established since 1988, Acorn Driving is a family-run operation representing advanced instructors with strong pass rates across the region. Flexible options...
My Four Wheels
One of the UK's largest driving school networks with 450+ instructors and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating. Start with a 2-hour intro lesson for £66 (no booking fee) including free theory test prep, then pay your local instructor directly for ongoing lessons at rates typically £1,200–£1,800 total to test-ready. Thousands of learners pass every month with structured lessons following the DVSA syllabus, flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, and modern dual-controlled cars.One of the UK's largest driving school networks with 450+ instructors and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating. Start with a 2-hour intro lesson for £66 (no booking fee)...
A to Z Driving School
A to Z Driving School offers flexible lesson packages with a free 30-minute trial for new students booking a 10-hour block. Block booking discounts are available across 10, 20, and 30-hour packages, plus a comprehensive full learning package that includes 30 hours of lessons and a mock test. Mock tests, test car hire, and refresher lessons for returning drivers round out a service designed to build confidence from your first lesson through test day.A to Z Driving School offers flexible lesson packages with a free 30-minute trial for new students booking a 10-hour block. Block booking discounts are...
Guildomatic
Guildomatic offers calm, structured lessons across Guildford with pricing from £48/hour for single sessions, or £300 for a five-session beginner package at 1.5 hours each. January special brings 1.5-hour sessions down to £60, and refresher lessons are available at £50/hour for returning drivers.Guildomatic offers calm, structured lessons across Guildford with pricing from £48/hour for single sessions, or £300 for a five-session beginner package at 1.5...
Think Driving School
Founded by two experienced instructors in 2005, Think structures lessons around your learning pace rather than a fixed curriculum, claiming learners can save up to 60% compared to larger chains. Four introductory lessons for £69 let you assess the instructor before committing. Seven-day-a-week availability plus Pass Plus courses and free tutorial videos on roundabouts, manoeuvres, and test centre routes support your progress beyond the test.Founded by two experienced instructors in 2005, Think structures lessons around your learning pace rather than a fixed curriculum, claiming learners can save up...
BSM
Over 100 years of experience teaching learners across the UK with hundreds of instructors nationwide. Many pupils pass their practical test in 50 hours or fewer, and BSM focuses on getting you to test standard at your own pace rather than rushing through intensive courses. Pricing varies by location; contact for quotes and book lessons online.Over 100 years of experience teaching learners across the UK with hundreds of instructors nationwide. Many pupils pass their practical test in 50 hours or...
Andrew's Driving School
Grade A and B instructors with over 18 years' experience each, backed by dozens of first-time pass testimonials. Lessons at £36/hour with student discounts and competitive block booking rates, plus intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway training, and test preparation for foreign license holders.Grade A and B instructors with over 18 years' experience each, backed by dozens of first-time pass testimonials. Lessons at £36/hour with student discounts and...
MGM Driving Tuition
Established for over 20 years with extremely high first-time pass rates well above the Guildford Test Centre average. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or block bookings from £430 for 10 hours (£43/hour), plus intensive courses starting at £827 with test car and practical test fee included. One-to-one tuition in modern dual-controlled cars with local pickup from home, college, or work.Established for over 20 years with extremely high first-time pass rates well above the Guildford Test Centre average. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or block...
Autopass
Established for over 30 years with hand-picked instructors selected for exceptionally high pass rates and customer service. £42/hour or £405 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 hours (£830) to 30 hours (£1,175) designed for different experience levels. Off-road track training at Dunsfold Park and electric vehicle lessons also available.Established for over 30 years with hand-picked instructors selected for exceptionally high pass rates and customer service. £42/hour or £405 for a 10-hour...
Quick Pass Driving School
Grade A instructor with 15+ years' experience, including time training other driving instructors and working for the AA and BSM. Lessons are 1.5 hours long at £35/hour, with block deals from £228 for 6 hours up to £1,050 for 30 hours; test car hire available for £100. Focuses on real-world driving skills beyond the test, backed by an excellent pass rate and mock test preparation.Grade A instructor with 15+ years' experience, including time training other driving instructors and working for the AA and BSM. Lessons are 1.5 hours long at...
Block Booking Deals in Guildford
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Intensive Courses in Guildford
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Guildford Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres
Bangor achieves an impressive 64.1% pass rate compared to Rhyl's 55.9% across Gwynedd's 6,665 tests between 2024 and 2025. North Wales presents unique driving challenges with narrow mountain passes, coastal road exposure to strong winds, and tourist traffic congestion in summer months, yet the quieter population density helps learners build confidence. Women scored 65.5% at Bangor versus men's 63.1%, while automatic drivers managed strong rates of 61.9% at Bangor and 51.0% at Rhyl. The Snowdonia approaches require good hill start techniques and gradient awareness, while coastal routes around both centres test positioning skills on exposed roads.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |