Driving Lessons in United Kingdom
Our directory lists 4,047 driving schools and 11,256 independent driving instructors nationwide. Driving lesson prices range widely, from £14 to £87 per hour, with an average of £39 where schools publish pricing. Automatic driving lessons are available at 1,722 schools, and there are 2,546 independent female driving instructors along with 765 schools that offer female driving instructors. Over 1,600 schools provide intensive courses if you're looking to pass quickly.
- £39
- average price
- 4,047
- driving schools
- 11,254
- independent instructors
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- test centre
Top driving schools in United Kingdom by what matters most
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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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Learn-Automatic
Automatic
14 years in the driving industry with a calm, patient teaching style that prioritises comfort and confidence. At £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, lessons include door-to-door service in a Toyota Yaris automatic with dual controls, plus test day car hire for £150 with instructor support throughout.
Craigen Driving School
Manual and automatic
75% first-time pass rate with instructor Fuhad, who has a strong track record of students passing on their first attempt. £35/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with personalized tuition designed to build confidence in nervous learners. Standard Check Test training and Pass Plus courses also available.
Beez Driving School
Automatic
Grade A instructor with 30+ years of full-time teaching experience, running a single-instructor family operation so you work with the same person throughout your course. £45/hour or £430 for 10 lessons (saving £20), with Pass Plus courses and intensive options available.
The Ex-Examiner
Automatic
Former DVSA examiner with 15 years' experience in test assessment, now teaching automatic driving lessons with a Grade A instructor rating. Block deals start at £390 for 6 hours, £720 for 12 hours, and £990 for 18 hours. Reviews highlight her patient teaching style and high first-time pass rates, particularly for learners rebuilding confidence after previous test failures.
Kingston Driving School
Automatic
Tolworth Test Centre specialist with deep local knowledge of test routes and common learner challenges. Mr. Ergun Cakmak teaches with a calm, personalised approach focused on building real confidence rather than rushing to test day, and offers Turkish and Hindi instruction alongside English. Lessons are £40–£45 per hour depending on your area, with intensive courses, mock tests, and motorway training also available.
ASAR Driving School
Manual
£37/hour or £360 for 10 hours, with test car hire at £115. Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience and 120 five-star reviews on Free Index, known for working particularly well with nervous learners and those who've had difficult experiences elsewhere. Intensive courses and Pass Plus schemes also available.
Kudos Driver Training
Manual
Retired Police Advanced Driver with 30 years' service and 25+ years responding to emergencies, now offering lessons from under £36/hour. Mike Joyce trained at the Bill Plant Academy and brings real-world road safety expertise to every lesson, teaching in a BMW M Sport. Intensive courses run over 2-5 days with up to 6 hours driving daily, plus theory test materials included.
HDI Driving Institute
Automatic
Over 10 years of experience teaching learners across Wembley and surrounding areas, with a patient instructor and a clean automatic Mercedes-Benz lesson car. Single-hour lessons from £38, or book 10 hours for £360 and 5 hours for £180. Services include mock tests, Pass Plus courses, intensive driving lessons, and refresher sessions for experienced drivers.
The Driving Company
Manual
Former NHS worker with real-world road safety expertise now delivering patient, structured manual lessons tailored to your pace. £40–£80 per hour depending on lesson length, with a 10-hour block at £370 (saving £30), plus motorway, confidence, and test assessment options available. High pass rates backed by 5-star learner reviews.
Wings Driving School
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with over 10 years' experience teaching in West London, offering structured lessons in modern cars with mock tests to prepare you for first-time success. Single 2-hour lesson at £90, or £430 for 10 hours and £840 for 20 hours, with Pass Plus courses also available.
Move Driving School
Automatic
Specialising exclusively in automatic driving lessons, most instructors are ex-bus drivers with extensive practical experience on test routes. £38/hour or £370 for 10 lessons, with intensive courses from £572 (10 lessons for experienced drivers) to £1,127 (25 lessons for beginners), plus test car hire at £150 including a 1-hour lesson.
Drive Automatic
Automatic
Specialist automatic driving instructor covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, and Southwick with years of experience and an excellent pass rate. New students get 6 hours for the price of 5 (from £220), with standard pricing at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons or £43/hour in 10-hour blocks (£430). Dual-control automatic car with comprehensive insurance.
Hotdog Driving School
Manual and automatic
Specialists in intensive driving courses with instructors trained to build confidence quickly and safely, ideal for learners aiming to pass within weeks rather than months. Double lessons at £76 for 100 minutes or a 10-lesson block for £360 (saving £20), plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available. Free local pick-up and drop-off across a 20-mile radius, with flexible scheduling and one-to-one tuition throughout.
ALG Driving School
Manual and automatic
Over 80% pass rate across West London, among the highest in London. Instructors are specially recruited for both expertise and friendly interpersonal skills, ensuring learners feel comfortable throughout their training. Flexible pricing from £40/hour for single lessons, with block deals at £234 for 6 hours, £380 for 10 hours, plus test car hire available at £170.
Drive Thru School
Manual and automatic
Flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking system designed around busy schedules, with lessons at £45/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Patient instructors tailor lessons to your pace using the category B curriculum, with test car hire available at £165 once you're test-ready. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available to build confidence beyond the basics.
The Driving Skool
Manual
Known for excellent pass rates and patient instruction, this school specializes in intensive driving lessons that can get you test-ready in as little as 5 days. Standard lessons are £40/hour with block deals from £370 for 10 hours, while intensive courses start at £57.50 for 1.5 hours. Free theory and practical test booking support is included throughout your learning journey.
Dean Wyatt Driving School
Manual and automatic
Specialises in anxious and nervous drivers with bespoke learning methods and experience supporting learners with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. £41/hour (daytime) or £46/hour (evenings and weekends), with 2-hour lessons at £78 or £88 respectively. Every lesson includes access to an online theory tool, dedicated student app, confidence-building ebook with anxiety techniques, and test car hire available.
The Driving Spot
Manual and automatic
£36 per hour with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours, plus a £40 mock test to identify weak spots before your practical exam. 5-star rated across all platforms with learners praising the patient, thorough instruction and effective intensive courses. Modern dual-control hatchbacks with air conditioning ensure comfortable, stress-free learning.
Khaled's Driving School
Manual and automatic
An 80% pass rate instructor offering £37.50/hour lessons or 10-hour blocks at £370 and 20-hour packages at £730. Khaled's students consistently praise his patience and knowledge of test routes; one learner passed first time with just 10 lessons after struggling elsewhere. Both Ford Focus manual and Toyota Corolla Hybrid automatic cars available, with Pass Plus and motorway courses also on offer.
Slipstream Driving School
Manual
£40/hour or £380 for 10 hours paid in advance, with 2-hour test sessions at £80. Run by Daryl Pope, this local school has built a strong reputation for first-time passes and a patient, friendly approach that keeps learners comfortable throughout their lessons.
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 2076 driving schools in United Kingdom.
Intensive courses in United Kingdom
Want to pass fast?
1,623 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates
Rugby is about as average as a test centre gets. Its pass rate of 51% is right alongside the national figure of 50%, and a typical wait for a test is about 2½ months.