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
Ace Drive DT
Flexible block deals from £37/hour, with 10-hour packages at £370 and 20-hour courses at £740 for learners at different experience levels. Complete intensive courses in 4-6 weeks, or choose automatic lessons if you prefer an easier learning experience.
SD Academy
Established since 1999, SD Academy has trained over 2,000 drivers and specialises in nervous learners, particularly those who prefer automatic lessons for a calmer, less stressful experience. £40/hour or £400 for 10 hours, with flexible scheduling and a bespoke teaching approach tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. Students on average require 15 hours fewer lessons than the national average.
Drive with George
Bilingual instructor (English and Arabic) offering manual and automatic lessons from £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Mark's calm, patient approach has earned strong reviews for building confidence in nervous learners, while test cover including car use costs £120–£130. Intensive courses and Pass Plus also available.
Banbury School Of Driving
Five years of experience with a focus on intensive driving courses completed in 1 to 3 weeks, plus hourly lessons for those preferring a gradual pace. Uses driving simulators, defensive driving techniques, and mindfulness methods to build confidence, particularly effective with nervous learners. Hourly lessons from £45, or intensive packages from £625 for 10 hours up to £1985 for 42 hours.
Kwik Pass Bradford
Kwik Pass Bradford offers flexible lesson slots in 1, 1.5, and 2-hour blocks at £35/hour, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available. Instructor Rahim comes highly recommended by students for making lessons engaging and effective, with one learner crediting him directly for their pass.
Andrews Driving School
20+ years of experience with an exemplary pass rate and modern tuition approach. £40 per hour for standard or intensive lessons, or £380 for a block of 10 lessons. Semi-intensive courses available to prepare for your test in as little as 5-6 weeks, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
MLH Driving School
Flexible pricing from £33/hour for single lessons or £310 for a 10-hour package, with a range of intensive courses starting at £400 for refresher training up to £1500 for complete beginner programmes. All intensive courses include one practical test attempt, making them a straightforward option if you want to progress quickly without hidden costs.
BB Driving School
£40 per hour for 2-hour lessons with a Grade A instructor who's maintained the highest qualification for 25+ years and achieved a 90% first-time pass rate. Structured tuition using workbooks, free Theory Test Pro access, and mock tests included; semi-intensive courses available if you want to progress faster.
Smiles Driving School
Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson, plus fixed rates locked in until you pass your test. £42/hour Monday–Thursday (8am–5pm) or £45 on Saturdays, with 10-hour blocks at £400 and £440 respectively. Intensive courses available from £750 for 3 days or £1,500 for 5 days, designed for learners ready to progress quickly.
Friendly Driving School
From £30/hour for manual lessons or £35/hour for automatic driving lessons, with a 5-day intensive course available at £400 for 10 hours. Test car hire costs £120 including a 1-hour pre-test lesson, and motorway lessons are offered at £35/hour or £70 for 2 hours. The school emphasizes high pass rates and quick confidence building across all lesson types.
Revolution Driving Lessons
Founded in 2012 by Ian Lowrey with over 16 years' experience, Revolution has built a reputation for high first-time pass rates and a calm, patient approach that works particularly well with nervous drivers. £40 per hour or save with block deals: £195 for 5 hours or £370 for 10 hours. Money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied, plus free access to Theory Test Pro for all students.
Kettyle School of Motoring
Operating since 2000 with intensive courses designed to get you road-ready in just 3 weeks. Manual lessons from £35/hour or automatic from £40/hour, with block deals starting at £165 for 5 lessons and £335 for 10 lessons. Free pickup included on all packages, plus in-car theory training to build your confidence from day one.
Driver and Rider Training Nottingham
All instructors have passed both IAM and RoSPA advanced motorist tests, with one-to-one tuition focused on building lifetime driving skills rather than just test passes. Manual lessons from £42.50/hour or £403.75 for 10 hours; automatic from £45/hour or £427.50 for 10 hours. Notably, they operate the UK's only drive-from-wheelchair vehicle, a Mercedes Sprinter with specialist adaptations for disabled learners.
ADZ Driving School
Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible block packages start at £350–£380 for 10 hours (manual/automatic), with the popular 20-hour Standard at £32–£36/hour, or pay-as-you-go from £35/hour. Lessons available 7 days a week with pick-up and drop-off included.
Let's Drive Derby
One of the fastest-growing driving schools in the Midlands with 964 graduates and 20 years' experience. Lessons start from just £25/hour, with a practical focus on driving over lengthy explanations. Pass Plus courses available at £500 for a 6-month programme including 35 video classes and weekly mock tests.
Drive by School of Motoring
Flexible scheduling with lessons available until 20:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours with theory and test booking included. Standard rates are £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with longer blocks offering better value; the 20-hour intensive course at £1000 includes both theory and practical test. Performance feedback forms provided after every lesson to track progress.
Burton Driving School
85% pass rate backed by 150+ five-star Google reviews. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with semi-intensive (35 hours, £1320) and one-week intensive courses (35 hours, £1390) both including the £62 test fee. Patient instructors known for helping nervous learners build confidence through supportive, friendly teaching.
Learn With Joshua
152 five-star Google reviews back up Joshua's reputation for patient, clear instruction that gets results—one learner passed first time with just 2 minors after only 6 lessons. £50/hour for single lessons or £100 for 2-hour sessions, with intensive courses, mock tests, motorway training, and test car hire all available.
Right Drive Academy
Specialists in intensive driving courses with a proven track record of high first-time pass rates. £37/hour for manual lessons or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £350 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Test day car available for £150, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training on offer.
Delta Driving SOM
Semi-intensive courses blend weekly lessons with longer slots over 2-8 weeks, ideal if you want faster progress without clearing your whole day. £40/hour for standard lessons, or book 20-40 hour intensive packages from £900 to £1,800 with an admin fee included. Motorway, night-time, and PassPlus lessons also available alongside theory test coaching.
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 |