Driving Lessons in United Kingdom

£39
average price
4,060
driving schools
11,374
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in United Kingdom

Showing 9811,000 of 4,060
Links Driving School

Links Driving School

5
From £49/hr10hrs for £450Save £40

Retired Traffic Police Sergeant with 30 years' advanced driving experience and 583 test passes to date. Neil Emmerson teaches safe driving for life, not just test technique, drawing on decades of motorway patrol and collision investigation expertise. £49/hour or £450 for 10 hours, with test car hire at £95 including pre-test lesson.

ManualTest car available
7 Plum Tree Rd, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6NEView school
121 Driving School

121 Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Known for patient instruction with a particular focus on nervous drivers and older learners. First two hours cost just £70, with block packages from £180 for 5 hours up to £1,370 for 40-hour intensive courses. Test car available for your driving test, plus six-day-a-week scheduling to fit around your life.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
36 Endsleigh Rd, Southall UB2 5QLView school
SDK Driving School

SDK Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £370Save £80

SDK Driving School offers pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or 2-hour sessions at £80, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £370, 20 hours for £770, or 30 hours for £1,150. Intensive courses include car hire, with 10-hour packages at £750 and 20-hour packages at £1,250. A team of male and female instructors delivers personalised lessons in manual and automatic, supported by modern vehicles and flexible scheduling to suit your needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
230 Elmwood Ave, Feltham TW13 7QAView school
Emanuals Driving School

Emanuals Driving School

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

£42/hour or 10 hours for £390, with a current offer of 5 lessons for £120. Intensive courses range from £410 for a single day up to £1,600 for the 5-day guaranteed pass scheme, which includes free retraining on test day if needed. An established independent school with a strong reputation for first-time pass rates and personalised tuition designed around individual learner needs.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
180 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6ASView school
Paresh Patel's Driver Training

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Grade 5 instructor with over 25 years driving experience and a high pass rate across 300+ pupils. £30/hour for manual or automatic lessons, or £300 for a 10-hour block booking. Intensive courses from £300 to £1500 depending on experience level, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
9 Heather Cl, Romford RM1 4PDView school
On Time Driving School

On Time Driving School

5
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Flexible lessons from £39/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £380 (manual) or £390 (automatic), and 20 hours for £750 or £770. Intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours available, plus motorway and Pass Plus training, with test cars provided for short-notice bookings. Free theory training, hazard perception, and mock tests included.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Jordan Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7BUView school
Blue School of Motoring

Blue School of Motoring

5
From £44/hr5hrs for £220

All lessons are 2 hours long at £44/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £220 for 5 hours and scaling to £1,680 for 40 hours. Book in advance to unlock a £2 per hour discount on Blue lessons. Instructors are Enhanced DBS checked and trained to support learners with disabilities, offering flexible scheduling around work and school commitments.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
56 Swallows Croft, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6EHView school
SE London Driving School

SE London Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

4.9-star rated school with 71 reviews, led by Tahir Rustem who has taught hundreds of students through BSM, AA, and now SE London Driving School. At £45/hour for weekday lessons or £440 for a 10-hour block, plus £48/hour for evenings and weekends, this is competitive pricing with a focus on building genuine confidence and safe driving habits rather than just test passing.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
6 Susan Rd, London SE3 0JDView school
Arrow Driving School

Arrow Driving School

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Established in 2001, Arrow Driving School is one of the longest-running driving schools in North London, with local instructors who know the test routes inside out. £50/hour for individual lessons, or save with block deals: £48/hour for 10 hours or £46/hour for 20 hours. Intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available, with short-notice test bookings arranged.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
13 Linden Rd, London N11 1ERView school
Kensington Driving School

Kensington Driving School

5
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

Instructor Shabbir has built a strong reputation for first-time passes, with multiple reviews praising his patient, encouraging approach and knowledge of test routes. Two-hour lessons at £46/hour, or £44/hour with a 10-hour weekday block (£440) and £46/hour for weekend blocks. Test day car hire available for £180, plus free theory tuition and pick-up/drop-off included throughout your course.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Kensington High St, London W8 5EDView school
Ambition Driving College

Ambition Driving College

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

Instructor since 1996 with a track record of high pass rates well above the national average, including a 100% success rate teaching pupils to instructor standard. One-to-one lessons at £42/hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, with door-to-door pickup and drop-off included. Pass Plus courses also available for qualified drivers.

Manual
Woodlands Rd, Littlehampton BN17 5PPView school
ADR School of Motoring

ADR School of Motoring

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Grade A instructor with a consistently high pass rate since 1980, known for putting nervous drivers at ease and tailoring lessons to individual needs. £38 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £90. Bespoke refresher courses also available for lapsed or nervous drivers rebuilding confidence.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
8 Lynden Cl, Holyport, Maidenhead SL6 2LBView school
Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available to suit individual needs. All instructors are DBS checked and create tailored lesson plans using the latest coaching methods.

AutomaticIntensive
24 Dyke Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 6NFView school
Driveauto

Driveauto

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Mike brings 30 years of teaching experience and 14 years as a qualified instructor, with a decade specialising in automatic driving lessons. Lessons are typically 2 hours at £40/hour, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours up to £1,440 for 40 hours, plus Pass Plus courses at £280. Hundreds of pupils have passed their test and gained confidence under his instruction.

Automatic
221 Chichester Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 5AQView school
Redhill Automatic Driving School

Redhill Automatic Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

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.

AutomaticIntensive
Flat 3, Corston Hollow, Woodlands Rd, Redhill RH1 6BUView school
Be Safe Driver

Be Safe Driver

5
From £33/hr20hrs for £620Save £40

Multiple first-time passes and consistently strong reviews highlight this instructor's teaching approach. Single hours from £33, or £31/hour in a 20-hour block (£620 total), with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours available Monday to Saturday. Pass Plus courses also available at £290.

Manual
Eaton Green Rd, Luton LU2 9LDView school
Elite Driving Training

Elite Driving Training

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £450

Established in 2004 with over 20 years of experience and a 4.5 Trust Score from 1,500 reviews. Intensive courses start from £45 per hour, with block deals at £450 for 10 hours, £675 for 15 hours, and up to £1,350 for 30 hours. Test car hire and Pass Plus courses also available, plus motorway lessons from £150.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
102 Mancroft Rd, Caddington, Luton LU1 4ENView school
Battersea Driving School

Battersea Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

£45/hour with substantial savings on block deals: 10 hours for £430, 20 hours for £840, or 40 hours for £1,600. Their intensive course covers 40 hours in four weeks for £1,999, while Pass Plus courses start at £50/hour or £280 for six hours. The school emphasises higher-quality instruction that gets learners test-ready in fewer total hours, ultimately reducing overall costs despite the hourly rate.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Queenstown Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 4LPView school
Martin's Driving School

Martin's Driving School

580% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Grade A instructor with an 80% first-time pass rate and a track record of patient, confidence-building tuition since 1998. 50-minute lessons at £40/hour or £370 for a 10-lesson block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Testimonials consistently highlight a calm, supportive approach that helps nervous learners progress at their own pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
13 North Dr, Orpington BR6 9PGView school
XLENT Driving School

XLENT Driving School

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

Consistent first-time passes with students achieving 0-4 faults on test day. £36/hour in Luton (£38 afternoons, £40 weekends), £40/hour in surrounding areas, or £350 for a 10-hour block in Luton. Test car hire available for £120, plus Pass Plus courses at £320.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
6 Dirac Mead, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3QWView school
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £30
42
£30–35
151
£35–40
688
£40–45
715
£45–50
264
£50–55
68
£55+
20

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.

46%

Rugby

7,174 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic39.1%

Areas in the United Kingdom