Driving Lessons in Surrey
- £42
- average price
- 122
- driving schools
- 228
- independent instructors
- 13
- test centres
Top driving schools in Surrey by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Quick Pass Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Surrey.
Excellence Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Surrey.
Webbs School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Surrey.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Surrey.
Driving lessons in Surrey
122 driving schools and 228 independent instructors.
Don't mind who teaches you?
Fill in the form and we'll find an available instructor.
228 instructors across Surrey · Free · Takes less than a minute
Showing 21–40 of 122 driving schools, plus every independent instructor in Surrey.
Farnham Driving School
Grade A instructors deliver lessons at £47.50 per hour, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £450, 20 hours for £880, or 30 hours for £1,290. Intensive courses start at £930 for 20 hours, and test day car hire costs £177.50 including practice sessions before and after your test.
Aleya Driving
Single instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons at £35/hour. Book a 10-lesson block and receive one lesson free, plus a 20% referral discount when you recommend a friend.
Latif Driving Center
Over 20 years' experience with more than 1,000 learners taught and a track record of training driving instructors. Introductory offer at £35/hour for your first two lessons, then from £36.90/hour with block deals up to 24 hours (£876), plus specialist support available for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, or confidence issues. Test car hire from £130 includes pre-test practice and transport to the test centre.
GlideX Driving School
A 95% first-time pass rate school that started with one instructor and has grown into a trusted local operation, known for calm, patient teaching without pressure or jargon. Automatic lessons from £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours; manual from £42.50/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with intensive courses starting at £550 for 5 hours. Test day car hire available for £150, plus Pass Plus courses at £270.
Laz Driving School
Lazarcho Eftimov brings 26 years of driving experience to every lesson, with a 75% first-time pass rate and 5/5 star reviews from students who consistently recommend him to friends and family. Single lessons cost £45 or £430 for a 10-lesson block, with test car rental available at £100 (Mon-Fri) or £120 (weekends/bank holidays). Students typically need 25 lessons on average to pass their test.
9G Driving
Instructor Ranjith Mony brings 26 years of driving experience and a patient, calm teaching style focused on creating a stress-free learning environment. Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour, with motorway training and intensive courses also available at £45/hour. One-to-one coaching tailored to your pace and learning style.
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.
Dan Brown's Driving School
Patient, established instructor offering beginner-focused lessons at £42/hour, with discounted rates for longer sessions (1.5 hours at £63 total). Motorway lessons available at £50, plus dedicated 2-hour beginner packages for those with no driving experience.
A+ Driving School
A-grade instructors with specialist experience training other driving instructors, plus fleet and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons are the focus here, designed to consolidate progress with structured debrief and on-road practice of each syllabus topic. Lessons start from £45/hour and cater to all learners, including those with anxiety, dyslexia, and non-UK drivers preparing for their test.
Vector Driving School
Vector Driving School operates with over 25 male and female instructors across the local area, backed by consistently strong first-time pass rates and glowing reviews praising patient, well-structured teaching. Automatic driving lessons cost £39 per hour on block bookings (10 hours for £390, 20 hours for £780), with test day car hire at £99.99; manual lessons available at the same rates with no hidden fees.
B&K Driving School
Multiple instructors including Khalid and Bushra with strong first-time pass reviews, including one student passing in just 3 weeks. £40 per hour for standard lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block and £760 for 20 hours, with test car hire available at £150. No extra charge for evening and weekend lessons.
Redhill Automatic Driving School
Specialist automatic driving instructors offering learner lessons at £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block. Beyond standard tuition, they run intensive courses, motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and confidence-building sessions for newly qualified drivers. One student praised instructor Rob for clear teaching methods and patient guidance that led to a first-time pass.
Intuition School of Motoring
A Grade instructor with 16 years' experience and a 76.2% pass rate (UK average 48.7%), achieving 100% passes in January 2026 with just 3.1 faults per test on average. Specialises in learners with dyslexia and dyspraxia, using 1.5-hour lessons in a VW Polo with dual controls. £65 per 1.5-hour lesson, or £540 for a 10-lesson block (15 hours at £36/hour equivalent); Pass Plus courses also available at £235 for six hours across three sessions.
Lovells Driving School
Teaching since 2003, this instructor brings over two decades of experience and a genuine passion for making learners confident drivers rather than just test-passers. Lessons are £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with flexible session lengths (one, one-and-a-half, or two hours) to suit your pace. Test day support includes 1.5 hours of pre-test practice and use of the school car for £100, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher lessons available.
Mitchell Driving School
Husband-and-wife team with 15+ years' experience and advanced motorist credentials, specialising in Coaching for Driver Development to build safer, more confident drivers beyond test standard. £46/hour or £440 for 10 hours, with motorway lessons and refresher courses available. Both instructors prioritise constructive feedback and two-way communication, tailoring lessons to individual learning styles.
LEAP Driving Centre
Over 10 years of experience with a team of 8 hand-picked instructors and 1,500+ graduates. Automatic lessons at £41/hour or manual at £44/hour, with 10-hour block deals from £395 (automatic) or £425 (manual), plus 20-hour courses available. Pick-up and drop-off service included with flexible scheduling across 9 locations.
New Malden Driving School
Instructor Saverio focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test-passing techniques, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience and professionalism. Lessons start at £37/hour, with a 10-hour block at £360 or an 8-hour test preparation package at £410 including guidance for exam day.
Ian Roger Driver Training
Former Armed Forces member trained in adult coaching techniques by LDC, offering automatic lessons at £47/hour or £70 for 1.5 hours, with 2-hour sessions at £90. Block deals available (10 and 20-hour packages with £20 savings), plus intensive 30-hour courses ideal for those needing to pass quickly. Lessons conducted in a calm, relaxed manner with emphasis on making pupils feel at ease.
Robina's Motoring School
Run by an ex-driving examiner since 2001, this school specialises in nervous pupils and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons at £110 or single hours from £85, with block packages available from 5 to 30 hours. Lessons taught in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
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.
Afolabi Abdul-salam
Olu Adetola
Peter Adrian Brooks
Shaheen Ahmad
Eshal Ahmad
Ayub Ahmed Khan
Raymond Alfred Owen
Malik Ali
Laily Alkozai
Nigel Allen
Emily Amoss
Ian Andrew Sedgwick
Tracey Ann Edgell
Paul Ashley Chamberlain
Amina Ashraf
Azeem Ashraf
David Askew
Zahir Aslam
Sohail Ayub
Andrew Baber
Block booking
Best block deals in Surrey
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £200.
How much do driving lessons cost in Surrey?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 65 driving schools in Surrey.
Intensive courses in Surrey
Want to pass fast?
49 Surrey schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Surrey Test Centres and Pass Rates
Farnborough has the highest pass rate at 59.7%, with men at 61.7% and women at 57.6%, and the wait is 16 weeks. Guildford is close behind at 57.1% with a 10 week wait, and the roads around Guildford involve steep hills, narrow lanes on the approaches, and some fast dual carriageways where lane discipline is tested. Tolworth, Chertsey and Redhill Aerodrome all sit in the low to mid 50s, while Slough is at 50.8% with the shortest wait at just 6 weeks. The roads around Crawley are a mix of busy town centre routes and the A23 corridor with multiple lanes and heavy traffic, and it has the lowest pass rate at 42.7%. Across the 13 centres, 118,500 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, one of the largest volumes anywhere. Automatic learners range from 39% at Crawley to 52.2% at Farnborough.
Farnborough
10,482 tests taken · 16 week waitGuildford
4,542 tests taken · 10 week waitRedhill Aerodrome
5,408 tests taken · 10 week waitTolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · 10 week waitChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · 16 week waitYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · 13 week waitUxbridge (London)
6,051 tests taken · 12 week waitMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · 14 week waitSlough (London)
10,509 tests taken · 6 week waitIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,687 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 57.6% | 61.7% | 52.2% | 59.7% | 10,482 | 16 weeks |
| Guildford | 55.6% | 58.2% | 50.8% | 57.1% | 4,542 | 10 weeks |
| Redhill Aerodrome | 52.8% | 54.8% | 49.7% | 53.9% | 5,408 | 10 weeks |
| Tolworth (London) | 51.0% | 55.8% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 10,164 | 10 weeks |
| Chertsey (London) | 51.9% | 53.8% | 47.3% | 52.9% | 9,082 | 16 weeks |
| Yeading (London) | 50.0% | 54.0% | 51.9% | 52.8% | 6,735 | 13 weeks |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.2% | 54.1% | 50.3% | 52.3% | 6,051 | 12 weeks |
| Morden (London) | 49.1% | 52.7% | 49.8% | 51.0% | 15,770 | 14 weeks |
| Slough (London) | 46.8% | 54.1% | 46.3% | 50.8% | 10,509 | 6 weeks |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 48.0% | 52.3% | 47.8% | 50.4% | 12,687 | 16 weeks |