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 schools and instructors in Surrey
Liz Driving School
Grade A instructor with an impressive pass rate and dozens of five-star reviews praising his patient, methodical approach to building confidence and safe driving skills. Ian Lovendhal specializes in nervous learners and those returning after a break, with many students passing first time. Contact for pricing and lesson availability.
Turning Point Driving School
Strong first-time pass rates backed by glowing reviews praising instructor patience and progress updates. Lessons are tailored to your learning style (visual, auditory, read/write, kinaesthetic) rather than one-size-fits-all teaching, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour slots plus 4-week block packages designed around your college, work, and sports commitments.
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.
Easy Driver
Known for building confidence in nervous learners with a calm, patient approach that's earned five-star reviews. Six-lesson block courses are tailored to your learning style, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off included. Manual lessons available weekdays and Saturday mornings.
DoDrive
DoDrive specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in 1–8 days, with practical test fees and booking included in every course. A 10% student discount is available, and the school serves 128 postcodes across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and London. Their ORDIT-accredited team also trains new driving instructors.
Cols Driving School
A single-instructor school offering referral rewards: bring a friend for a 10-hour block booking and you get one hour free. Block booking discounts are available, and Pass Plus courses are offered alongside standard lessons.
Wheels4u Driving School
Grade A instructor Mike Deadman has taught nearly 1,000 pupils since 2006 and was named Member of the Month by the Driving Instructor Association in 2017, one of just 12 ADIs recognised annually across the UK. All lessons are 1 hour 45 minutes at £88 per lesson, or save £25 by prepaying for 5 lessons at £415. Test car hire costs £99 including a pre-test lesson, plus Pass Plus courses available at £300.
Kings Driving Centre
Founded by experienced driving instructors, Kings Driving Centre specialises in helping learners overcome driving anxiety and master specific manoeuvres like parallel parking. Block packages start at £365 for 10 hours, £700 for 20 hours, and £1,050 for 30+ hours, with test car usage available to reduce test day stress.
driveplan
Grade A instructor with an exceptional 49 out of 51 Standard Check score achieved in 2025, backed by hundreds of five-star Google reviews. Tailored lessons focus on building skills that last a lifetime, with bulk lesson discounts available and modern vehicles used throughout. Small, values-driven school prioritising honesty, transparency, and getting learners test-ready quickly.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Grade A instructor specialising in nervous and first-time drivers with a person-centred approach. Two-hour lessons tailored to build confidence at your own pace, with a first-time pass testimonial on record.
Just Jeff School of Motoring
One-on-one tuition with personalized coaching focused on building confidence and safe driving skills. Uses a modern Mazda 2 with dual controls, and offers hourly lessons plus Pass Plus and refresher courses across the local area.
The Driving Clinic Driving School
Master trainers teaching 'driveology' – the art and science of driving – with a holistic approach covering mindfulness, defensive driving, and environmental efficiency far beyond test requirements. Automatic and manual lessons available alongside intensive courses and Pass Plus, with pricing available on request.
Succee'd School of Motoring
Teaching since 2010, Gabriella offers automatic driving lessons tailored to each learner's pace and style. Lessons start from £90 for 1.5 hours or £120 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block deal at £570 (saving £30). Test day support includes a pre-test lesson, use of the school car, and return transport for £140.
Wright Turn Driving
Nick Wright has built a strong reputation for patience and confidence-building, with multiple first-time pass testimonials from nervous learners. Operating since 2007, he offers flexible scheduling including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with pick-up from home, college, or work. An air-conditioned car with dual controls is available for all lessons.
Mike's Driving School
Patient, experienced instructor with consistently strong testimonials from first-time passers and nervous drivers alike. Manual lessons available with flexible collection and drop-off, block booking discounts, and evening/weekend appointments. Call for current hourly rates.
GSI Driving School
Family-run school with four instructors offering a caring approach, particularly welcoming to nervous drivers. Discounted block booking deals available (10 or 20-hour packages), plus motorway instruction and refresher lessons for experienced drivers.
Fish School of Motoring
£80 for 90 minutes or £475 for a 10-hour block (saving £60) during standard hours. Run by Janet Szabo since 2010, this school specialises in automatic driving lessons with a patient, confidence-building approach that goes beyond test preparation. Janet's 14 years of experience and commitment to honest feedback and two-way communication make her particularly good with nervous learners who want to become safe, independent drivers.
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.
Highway Driving School
Known for converting motorcycle riders to car driving and supporting nervous learners, Highway Driving School takes a measured approach to intensive courses, recommending no more than four hours daily split across morning and afternoon sessions. Jason Thorne emphasises safe defensive driving habits over test-passing shortcuts, with door-to-door collection from local colleges and workplaces. Lessons are one-to-one in a dual-controlled Mini with power steering and air-conditioning.
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.
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
This sprawling 14-centre area covers 122,077 tests from 2024 to 2025, ranging from Farnborough's excellent 58.3% pass rates on Hampshire's quieter roads to Crawley's challenging 40.1% with its complex town centre roundabouts and Gatwick Airport traffic. The mix includes both London centres facing urban congestion around Southall and Mitcham, plus genuine Surrey locations like Guildford with its historic one-way system and steep Castle Street. Gender differences are generally modest, though men edge ahead at most centres, reaching 60.8% at Farnborough versus women's 55.6%. Automatic pass rates peak at 52.9% in Farnborough, while the challenging London fringes like Crawley and Greenford see automatics struggling around 35-38%, suggesting rural Surrey roads are much more forgiving than the urban environments.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenTolworth (London)
9,241 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests takenIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenUxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenRedhill Aerodrome
4,619 tests takenMorden (London)
16,260 tests takenYeading (London)
6,289 tests takenSouthall (London)
6,461 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Tolworth (London) | 50.8% | 55.6% | 50.7% | 53.3% | 9,241 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Redhill Aerodrome | 47.8% | 50.7% | 44.1% | 49.4% | 4,619 |
| Morden (London) | 46.2% | 51.1% | 47.9% | 48.8% | 16,260 |
| Yeading (London) | 44.2% | 48.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% | 6,289 |
| Southall (London) | 43.2% | 47.8% | 43.5% | 46.2% | 6,461 |