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
Paul Kerr Driving School
Grade A instructor with over 40 years of teaching experience and UK Top 100 recognition for 2023 and 2024. Introductory offers start at £160 for 4 hours or £400 for 10 hours, with a money-back guarantee on every lesson and no car sharing. Free online theory, hazard perception, and video training resources included.
Janan Driving School
£40/hour for standard lessons, with Pass Plus courses and motorway driving also available at £50/hour. This female instructor specializes in automatic driving lessons and offers mock tests to build confidence before your test day. Local expertise in test routes across the area, plus flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
Barnet & Enfield Driving School
100% pass rate across 2022-2025 with a Grade A instructor boasting 28 years' experience. Two-hour automatic lessons at £90 (Monday-Friday) or £150 (weekends), with 10-hour blocks at £440 and 20-hour blocks at £870. One-to-one tuition only, no piggybacking, plus test day lessons from £180 including an hour of instruction.
SG Pro Driving School
Flexible pricing across hourly lessons and block bookings, with 1-hour manual lessons from £40 and 10-hour blocks from £360. Intensive courses range from 20 to 50 hours, plus Pass Plus courses available for both transmission types. Theory tuition also on offer at £25/hour.
iDrive with Jo Auto Driving School
Grade A instructor offering automatic lessons in a top-spec electric Cupra Born with dual controls, heated seats, and reversing camera. Licence revoke, confidence, and motorway lessons at £45/hour (minimum 2 hours), with Pass Plus courses available. Patient, understanding teaching style using interactive iPad learning alongside practical tuition.
Altrincham Driving School
Known for getting learners driving from lesson one rather than spending hours on stationary controls. £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £400 (manual) or £430 (automatic). Intensive courses available from £700 for 10 hours up to £1,210 for 20 hours, plus Pass Plus courses also on offer.
1st Gear Driving School
£40/hour or £350 for 10 hours, with a special offer of £130 for the first 4 hours. Grade A instructor with a 100% pass rate (September 2021–September 2022) and 5-star Google reviews, known for patient, personalized teaching that adapts to each learner's pace and comfort level. Dual-controlled air-conditioned cars and flexible lesson lengths (60, 90, or 120 minutes) make this school particularly good with nervous or returning drivers.
Drive Solution
Drive Solution caters to learners of all abilities with multilingual instructors, female instructors available, and extensive experience supporting pupils with special needs. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour (2-hour blocks) or 10-hour blocks from £380, plus test car hire from £120 including a 1.5-hour pre-test lesson and pick-up/drop-off. Local instructors know the test routes well and offer flexible scheduling including evening and night lessons.
Bami Driving School
£50/hour for standard lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £450 and 20-hour blocks at £800 for manual, or 10-hour automatic blocks at £450. Grade A instructor emphasises first-time pass rates through proven teaching techniques and one-to-one tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. Test car hire available at £175, plus motorway training (£65/hour) and Pass Plus courses (£400) to build confidence beyond the basics.
One Driving Academy
Two instructors offering flexible pricing: 2-hour lessons at £80 on weekdays, or £45/hour after 6pm and weekends (2-hour minimum). Free Theory Test Pro app access doubles your chances of passing the theory test, while Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons are also available at £42/hour.
Carol's Driving School
With a background in education and swimming instruction, Carol brings a calm, adaptive teaching style that builds confidence in nervous learners. Over 10 years of experience with consistently high first-time pass rates. Lessons at £60 for 1.5 hours or £80 for 2 hours, plus test day car usage with a 1-hour lesson for £90.
Vali's Driving School
£35/hour with 24/7 availability and flexible scheduling to suit your pace. Instructors focus on a relaxed, friendly approach—particularly good with nervous learners—and offer theory test advice alongside practical tuition.
Licence2Drive
Established for over 40 years with a former DVSA examiner on staff, bringing specialist knowledge to learner training. Single lessons from £42.50 (manual) or £45 (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £400 (manual) or £425 (automatic). Test car available for your driving test.
Robina's Motoring School
Run by an ex-driving examiner since 2001, this school specialises in nervous pupils and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons at £110 or single hours from £85, with block packages available from 5 to 30 hours. Lessons taught in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Sabr Driving School
Solo instructor with a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, evidenced by a student's first-time pass after just 20 hours. Weekday lessons at £33/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £35/hour. Test day car available for £130 at Goodmayes, Barking, and Hornchurch test centres.
Learn Driving School
Flexible zone-based pricing from £40/hour in Zone 4 down to £50/hour in Zone 1, with 10-hour blocks at £370–£475 and 20-hour blocks at £720–£920 depending on location. Intensive courses range from 5 to 45 hours, all including test day car hire and a mock test, plus motorway driving and Pass Plus courses available. Test packages bundle a 1-hour lesson with car hire for £150 (£175 early morning or weekends).
Drive East London
Manual and automatic lessons from £35/hour (2-hour blocks) in East London, with block booking discounts up to £32/hour for 40-hour packages. Female instructors available, intensive courses offered, and test car hire at £140. Excellent 4.9-star rating on Google with 47 reviews highlighting patient, knowledgeable instruction.
Matt's Driving School
Over 20 years' experience with a Grade A instructor who prioritises pass rates over profit. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons at £95 and a test package at £85 including car hire and full insurance. First lesson just £25.
JSM Driving School
Jason brings 29 years of car mechanic experience and advanced Roadcraft training to learner lessons at £50/hour, with flexible intensive options from 1.5 to 3 hours. Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight his patience with nervous learners and non-native English speakers. Pass Plus courses and motorway training also available for newly qualified drivers.
KK Driving School Edgware
Grade A instructor and former DVSA driving examiner with over 10 years' experience. Weekday lessons from £37/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £340 and 20-hour blocks at £700; weekend intensive courses available at £800 for 20 hours. Test car hire includes a pre-test lesson and use of the vehicle for £150.
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 |