Driving Lessons in United Kingdom
- £39
- average price
- 4,048
- driving schools
- 11,266
- independent instructors
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Sue D'Vaz Driving School
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 lessons in United Kingdom
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Intensive Driving School
Manual and automatic
Specialist in intensive driving courses with 10 flexible packages ranging from 5 to 50 hours, all priced to include your practical test. From £240 for a one-day refresher to £1,650 for the Diamond Plus 50-hour package, courses are designed to build confidence and proficiency quickly. Top-tier packages (Diamond and Diamond Plus) include a free retake if needed, and free pickup from home or work is standard across all courses.
1st Top Gear
Manual and automatic
Competitively priced driving school offering daytime lessons at £40/hour or a 10-hour manual block at £390, with evening and weekend slots at £45/hour. Automatic lessons available at £70 for 90 minutes, making this a flexible choice for learners with different preferences and schedules.
Grosvenor School of Motoring
Manual
Operating since 2004, this school focuses on building safe driving habits for life, not just test passes. £42/hour for standard lessons, though 1.5-hour sessions are recommended as better value. Experienced with nervous learners, beginners, and those retaking tests.
Driving Force School of Motoring
Manual
Known for building confidence in nervous and returning drivers, Julie Williams brings 20 years' experience and a Grade 5 instructor rating, with an exceptional track record of all pupils achieving their full license. Lessons from £30/hour with flexible scheduling to fit your commitments, plus Pass Plus courses available. Her calm, patient approach and use of personal progress sheets help learners see tangible improvement at every stage.
Wiser Driver
Manual
Free pickup from home or work, plus £45/hour lessons based on 2-hour slots with test car use available at the same rate. Pass Plus courses and refresher training for full licence holders round out the offering, with a patient approach suited to nervous learners building confidence at their own pace.
Fast Forward Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor Bill Dalby has run this independent school since 2005, offering lessons tailored to your pace in a friendly, relaxed environment. £35/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with beginners' first 5 hours at just £120. Semi-intensive courses, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus also available.
Tinsley School of Motoring
Manual
Over 25 years of driving experience including large goods vehicles, with most new learners coming from personal recommendations. Lessons start from £38/hour (£40 after 18:00), with discounts available for block bookings. Andrew emphasises progressive, structured learning over time rather than intensive courses, building confidence through real-world road experience.
Dave Clark Professional Driver Training
Manual
Pass rate well above the national average with a fully structured syllabus and no car sharing—every lesson is a full hour. £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, plus a unique offer: book your first two-hour lesson and pay for just one hour. Motorway tuition, Pass Plus courses, and free theory training access included.
Derwent Driving School
Manual
Solo instructor with 30 years' teaching experience, known for one-to-one conversational tuition tailored to individual learning styles. Lessons from £35/hour, with deep local knowledge of Derby road conditions and a reputation for friendly, supportive instruction that prioritises safe, competent driving.
Love 2 Pass Driving School Derby
Manual
Grade A instructor with 11 years' experience and a high pass rate, offering flexible scheduling Monday to Saturday. Lessons start at £40/hour with a special offer of £50 for a 2-hour beginner package, plus intensive courses at £180 per 5-hour day and test day car use included at £85.
DDS Driving School
Manual and automatic
Straightforward pricing with no hidden costs: £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £315 (manual) and £335 (automatic). All vehicles are equipped with the latest safety features and regularly maintained, providing a reliable learning environment across the local area.

Topclass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or 6 hours for £186/£198, both backed by 100% money-back promises if unsatisfied. Standard rates are £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with 10-hour block deals at £320/£340 offering £40 savings, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours for those wanting to fast-track their licence.
LRD School of Motoring
Manual
Patient instructors focused on building confidence in nervous learners through a supportive teaching approach. Lessons are tailored to all experience levels, from complete beginners to those refining existing skills. £37 per hour or £350 for a 10-hour block booking.
CGM Driving Tuition
Manual
Over 85% first-time pass rate backed by multiple testimonials of fault-free passes. Chris Brogden combines client-centred coaching with a structured programme, and brings 20 years of North Yorkshire Police response driver training to his instruction. Lessons are £42/hour (1.5 or 2-hour sessions available) or £395 for a 10-hour block.
Strive Driving School
Manual
Founded in October 2024, Strive focuses on driving as a skill for life rather than just test passing, tailoring lessons to how each learner prefers to learn. At £42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block (saving £20), there's also a £80 taster session to trial the service first. Student reviews highlight the instructor's patient, calm approach and ability to build confidence.

Chris Highsted School of Motoring
Manual
Father-and-daughter team with exceptional credentials: Chris is a retired Kent Police Class One Advanced Driver with 27 years in the Traffic Division and 25 years as an advanced driver; Angela brings 15 years of teaching experience from primary education. Lessons at £35/hour (1.5 hours for £50, 2 hours for £65) focus on structured tuition following the DVSA Syllabus, with particular strength in nervous drivers and a high pass rate. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available.
Nicks Driver Training
Manual and automatic
£43/hour for manual or £44/hour for automatic, with 2-hour lessons at £86 and £88 respectively; 10-hour block deals at £420 (manual) or £430 (automatic) offer better value. Run by Nick Long since 2001, this single-instructor school prioritises keeping learners relaxed and confident rather than rushing through the syllabus, with lessons structured around individual ability and progressing from local roads to test areas in Kings Lynn and Norwich.
ABC Driver Training
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience offering patient, friendly tuition in automatic and manual lessons. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with student rates at £38/hour. Pass Plus courses, motorway driving, and refresher lessons for full licence holders also available.
Anderson Driving School
Manual
Single instructor operation with a Ford Puma ST manual car, offering straightforward hourly rates at £35/hour, £52.50 for 1.5 hours, or £70 for 2-hour lessons. Martin Anderson is CRB checked and provides tuition across the local area.
Liton Driving School
Manual and automatic
Founded by Liton Miah with a focus on building safe, confident drivers rather than just test passers. Lessons start at £35/hour for the first 2 hours, with block deals at £36/hour for 6 hours (£216) or £38/hour for 10 hours (£380). You'll work with the same instructor and car throughout your course, with consistent feedback and a calm, patient approach tailored to your learning pace.
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 £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 2073 driving schools in United Kingdom.
Intensive courses in United Kingdom
Want to pass fast?
1,624 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, 2025-26. 1 nearby test centre.
Rugby
6,664 tests taken · 9 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 53.7% | 49.5% | 43.7% | 51.4% | 6,664 | 9 weeks |