Driving Lessons in United Kingdom
- £39
- average price
- 4,060
- driving schools
- 11,374
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in United Kingdom by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
McBride Driving Tuition
Cheapest manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in United Kingdom.
Driving schools and instructors in United Kingdom
G & M Driving Centre
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.
Andy's Driving School
£38/hour or 10 lessons for £365, with student discounts available. Over 37 years of driving experience and a 5.0-star rating across 83+ reviews, Andy specializes in building confidence with nervous drivers through patient, friendly tuition in a new dual control Golf. Available 7 days a week with personalized lessons tailored to your needs.
Bee Safe Driving School
Patient instructor Andy builds learner confidence with a teaching approach that delivers first-time passes—multiple reviews highlight his friendly, professional style. £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, plus a £60 trial lesson and £150 test day fee for automatic driving lessons.
Appleby School Of Motoring
Grade A instructor and Institute of Advanced Motorists member with an excellent pass rate, specialising in relaxed, structured tuition for nervous learners. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with Theory Test DVD included; intensive courses available from £330 with options to complete in as little as one week.
BJM School of Motoring
Established since 2000 with a 60%+ pass rate—well above the national average. Lessons start from £44/hour in a brand new Citroen C3, with a 10+1 free deal on block bookings. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and intensive courses available, with flexibility to accommodate early mornings and Saturdays.
Level Road Driver Training
Established in 2012 with consistently high first-time pass rates and strong Google reviews praising instructor patience and teaching technique. Lessons from £40/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic, with block bookings available, plus online theory tuition included as part of your course. Each lesson includes a reflective progress log so you can track your strengths and areas for improvement.

John Harvey Driving School
Established 18 years ago with an in-house Instructor Training Academy (since 2014) that puts every instructor through 60 hours of comprehensive training before they teach, a rare commitment to quality control in the industry. Lessons are structured around goal-setting and client-centred learning to eliminate aimless driving and speed up progress. Manual lessons at £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours; automatic at £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 'Try Us & See' offer giving £40 off your first block (£330 manual, £360 automatic).
Schofield Automatic School of Motoring
Specialising in automatic driving lessons, this school removes the complexity of clutch control and gear changes, letting you focus on reading the road and building confidence. Lessons are £42 per hour with flexible pay-per-lesson or block booking options, plus free theory preparation included.
Let's Learn School of Motoring
Established in 2009, Let's Learn has built a reputation as one of Manchester's most respected driving schools. Standard lessons start at £37/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with substantial savings on block bookings—a 10-hour manual block costs £355 (£35.50/hour) and scales down to £30/hour on a 35-hour block. Intensive courses from £592 (10 hours, including a midweek test) suit learners needing faster progress, while motorway lessons and extended test training are also available.
Drive Automatic with Sean
£40/hour for standard lessons or £80 for a 2-hour session, with a 10-hour block at £390. Specialises in automatic driving with motorway training, mock tests at £50, and test day car hire plus a pre-test lesson for £150. Mock tests and structured progression help build confidence before your exam.

LDC Driving School - Paul Hugill
Part of the LDC network, this school uses the LD System, a structured teaching method with DVD workbooks and access to the LDC learning hub. £45/hour for standard weekday lessons, or £440 for a 10-hour block; Saturday and evening lessons are £50/hour. Semi-intensive courses (30 hours, £1,612) are flagged as the most popular option for learners wanting to pass quickly at a comfortable pace.
Drive Highland
72% first-time pass rate with 38 students passing in 2024, backed by instructors with over 40 years combined experience. At £42/hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, lessons focus on calm, patient teaching that builds confidence—particularly praised by nervous learners. Structured lesson planning and flexible scheduling make this a reliable choice for learners seeking steady progress.
Jeff's Driving Lessons
Independent instructor since 2006 offering competitive rates from £43/hour, with a strong focus on structured learning using checklists and progress tracking. New learners get a 90-minute first lesson for £49.95 on weekdays, plus prepaid discounts available. Motorway lessons and theory test support included, with semi-intensive courses on offer.
Rob Hockey Driving Lessons
Top 3 driving school in Carmarthenshire since 2018, known for working particularly well with nervous and sensitive learners. £40/hour or £389 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £40. Pick-up and drop-off from home, college, university or work included, plus a YouTube channel with instructional videos to support learning between lessons.
Neil Wilkinson School of Motoring
Independent instructor with 24 years' experience and an excellent first-time pass rate. £32/hour or £288 for a 10-hour block, with flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) and a first hour free offer when booking a 2-hour introductory lesson. Door-to-door service, mock tests, and motorway tuition included.
ADL Auto
Over 22 years of experience teaching automatic driving lessons with a focus on safe, confident learners. Two-hour trial lessons at £80 introduce you risk-free, or pay as you go at £90 per two hours with block deals from £450 for 10 hours. Motorway lessons, refresher courses, and Pass Plus also available.
Kevin King Driving Lessons
Grade A instructor with an excellent reputation and good pass rate, backed by a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson. Structured courses from £40/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £60, two-hour lessons at £80), with block deals from £390 for 10 hours, plus free colour handouts and MyDriveTime app access. Test car hire available for £95 per 2.5-hour session.
KAMRAN driving school
A Bill Plant franchisee known for patient instruction with nervous and first-time drivers. £75 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with refresher courses and beginner packages available. Student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building support.
Drive to Thrive Driving School
Independent instructor with 16 years' experience, including 12 years in accounts before transitioning to driving instruction in 2010. Lessons are structured with progress tracking via a personal booklet and electronic mock test sheets, plus motorway training available. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £74.
Jo's Driving School
Grade A instructor (51/51 Standards Check) with 10+ years' experience, particularly skilled at helping nervous learners and those recovering from difficult driving experiences. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with no surcharge for evening or weekend lessons. Pass Plus courses also available.
Block booking
Best block deals in United Kingdom
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £270.
How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 1948 driving schools in United Kingdom.
Intensive courses in United Kingdom
Want to pass fast?
1,632 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates
Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25. 1 nearby test centre.
Rugby
7,174 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 47.9% | 44.7% | 39.1% | 46.0% | 7,174 |