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 1,1011,120 of 4,060
Top Drive London

Top Drive London

590% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Over 90% first-time pass rate with instructors established since 2003, particularly known for working patiently with nervous and first-time learners. £40/hour or £375 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire from £150 including pre-test tuition and return journey. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Turkish
1 Park Ave, Enfield EN1 2HJView school
Angus Driving

Angus Driving

5
From £45/hr

Independent instructor with a perfect 5.0 rating across 130 reviews, known for calm, patient teaching and clear explanations of difficult concepts like manoeuvres. £45/hour (1.5-hour minimum) with test day pickup and drop-off at £112.50, plus Pass Plus courses at £350 for 6 lessons. Multiple students highlight how Angus identifies and corrects errors quickly, making him particularly effective for those switching from previous instructors.

ManualTest car available
Linnburn Cottage, Carlops EH26 9NHView school
Bluedrive Driving School

Bluedrive Driving School

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £450Save £30

Established in 2012, this school specialises in building confidence for nervous learners, with multiple first-time passes highlighted in recent reviews. Single lessons cost £48/hour, but the 10-hour block at £45/hour offers best value; beginners get an exceptional deal at £35/hour for a 3-lesson starter pack. An electric automatic car and 100% money-back guarantee on your first lesson remove the risk of trying them out.

AutomaticIntensive
40 Centenary Rd, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9FWView school
TonyDrive

TonyDrive

5
From £38/hr

£38/hour or £57 for 90 minutes and £76 for 2-hour lessons in an automatic car. Known for specialised support with anxiety, autism, and ADHD, with motorway lessons available for both provisional and full licence holders. A calm, patient instructor whose students consistently praise his effective teaching methods and encouragement through test day.

Automatic
Grove, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0QUView school
LDN Drive

LDN Drive

5
From £35/hr20hrs for £660Save £40

Senior instructors with 15+ years' experience, some of whom have trained other driving instructors to ADI standard. A high first-time pass rate backed by 100+ students passed and consistent 5-star reviews. Lessons start at £35/hour, with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to £33/hour for 20-hour packages.

AutomaticIntensive
Redbridge Ln E, Ilford IG4 5BQView school
M & N Driving School

M & N Driving School

5
From £42/hr

From £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic lessons, with motorway training available from £48/hour. Multiple instructors including Mo and Hamid have earned consistent five-star reviews, with students repeatedly praising their patience and ability to build confidence; several passed first time after previous failures. Online lesson tracking and flexible scheduling make it easy to fit lessons around work or studies.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Whitley Wood Rd, Reading RG2 8JAView school
3R Driving School

3R Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £330Save £70

Specialises in manual driving instruction with experience training civil engineering professionals and those seeking career-ready skills for logistics and transport roles. £40/hour or £70 for 2-hour lessons; 10-hour blocks at £330 and 20-hour blocks at £650 include free pick-up and drop-off. Particularly good with nervous drivers and the elderly, with test car available and six-day-a-week scheduling.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
112 Mayesbrook Rd, Ilford IG3 9PJView school
Driving Solution

Driving Solution

4.9(1484)
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

Competitive pricing with flexible lesson lengths: £38/hour off-peak (weekdays 8am–5pm) or £42 in evenings and weekends, plus a 10-hour block at £380. Beginners can start with four 45-minute intro lessons for £90, while intensive courses from £590 (including test booking) compress learning into 1–3 weeks.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Fullingdale Rd, Northampton NN3 2QHView school
Chris Kelly Driving School

Chris Kelly Driving School

4.9(1406)
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

Inventors of the crash course format back in the 1980s, Chris Kelly remains the largest independent driving school in the North West with the highest pass rates in Merseyside. Intensive courses range from 10–40 lessons at £36–39/hour (10-lesson manual from £360, automatic from £390), with theory test and driving test bookings included; individual double lessons start at £76 manual or £82 automatic. Known for fast-tracking learners from other schools who've struggled elsewhere, often getting them test-ready within days.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
46 Mill Ln, Wallasey CH44 5UGView school
Elevate Driving School

Elevate Driving School

4.9(1357)
From £42/hr12hrs for £462Save £42

Elevate's instructors are trained personally by the school's CEO, creating a distinctive approach to learner development. Standard lessons start at £42/hour with significant savings on block bookings (66% of pupils opt for these deals), plus intensive courses from £1,948 including up to 43 hours and two test attempts. Theory test training is free, and test day car hire costs £90 with collection and return included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
8 Arnold Business Center, Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7ERView school
MA Driving School

MA Driving School

4.9(1243)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Established for 15+ years with 700+ passed students and a 98% satisfaction rate. £35/hour for standard lessons or £350 for a 10-hour block, with female instructors available at £38/hour. Intensive courses from £420 (6 hours) to £1,685 (30 hours) completed within 4 months, plus refresher and international driver conversion courses tailored to individual needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Woodfoot Rd, Rotherham S60 3DZView school
Y.M Driving Academy

Y.M Driving Academy

4.9(1241)
From £30/hr10hrs for £290Save £10

Multi-award winning school with competitive pricing from £30/hour, or £290 for a 10-hour block and £560 for 20 hours. Free pick-up and drop-off service included, plus test day car hire available at £100 for 2 hours.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
96 Wintersdale Rd, Leicester LE5 2GLView school
Result Driving School

Result Driving School

4.9(1133)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Result Driving School offers manual lessons from £30 for the first two lessons, then £32–£33 per hour, with 10-hour block deals at £310–£320. No extra charges apply for evening or weekend lessons, and test car use starts from £110 including one hour of pre-test tuition. Block booking discounts and flexible scheduling make this a competitive choice for learners across Birmingham.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
17 School Rd, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8JGView school
Advanced Driving Tuition

Advanced Driving Tuition

4.9(815)
From £34/hrBlock bookings available

Known for supporting nervous drivers with calm, patient instruction across 25+ years of experience. Lessons start from £34 per hour, with a £20 discount when booking a 10-hour block. Intensive courses and flexible evening/weekend scheduling available to suit your pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
83 Pink Bank Ln, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5GRView school
All Seasons Driving School

All Seasons Driving School

4.9(626)70% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £320Save £20

70% first-time pass rate with over 20 years' experience since 2003. Manual lessons from £34/hour or automatic from £35/hour, with 10-hour block deals at £320 (manual) or £330 (automatic), plus a beginner special of 90 minutes for £35. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
40 Sabrina Rd, Wolverhampton WV6 8BPView school
Round The Bends Driving School

Round The Bends Driving School

4.9(518)91% pass rate
From £35/hr

91% first-time pass rate with 18+ years' experience and 98% customer satisfaction. Manual lessons from £35/hour, automatic driving lessons also available at the same rate, plus intensive courses starting from £40/hour with test day car hire from £80.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
7 Whalley Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3FDView school
Preston Driving School

Preston Driving School

4.9(429)
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

Straightforward pricing with a trial hour at just £20 and 10-hour block deals from £330. Lessons start from £34/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic driving lessons, with flexible scheduling including semi-intensive courses for those wanting to progress faster.

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16 Almond Cl, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0YQView school
Uncle Joe's Driving School

Uncle Joe's Driving School

4.9(418)
From £49.99/hr10hrs for £449.91Save £50

Uncle Joe passed the DIAmond Special Test on his first attempt—one of the most demanding driving qualifications outside the emergency services—which has directly improved first-time pass rates for his students. Lessons start at £39.99 for a taster, with 10-hour blocks at £449.91 (manual) or £479.88 (automatic), plus student discounts and creche facilities available. Fast Pass intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses round out a comprehensive offering designed for beginners through experienced drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Unit 113, Uncle Joe's Driving School, 2 Hellidon Cl, Ardwick, Manchester M12 4AHView school
I Passing Smiles

I Passing Smiles

4.9(415)
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Competitive pricing from £25/hour (manual) and £28/hour (automatic) with substantial block discounts, plus student and NHS discounts available. The 10-hour block at £430 is the most popular option, saving £10–£20 per hour, and intensive courses start from £430 with fast-track test dates included. Rated 4.9 stars across 295 reviews, with instructors praised for patience and concise teaching.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
40 Orchard Park Ave, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 7BGView school
Sandhu Driving School

Sandhu Driving School

4.9(411)
From £33/hr10hrs for £450

Competitive pricing across both manual and automatic lessons, with manual at £33/hour and automatic at £35/hour. Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours, starting at £450 for manual and £500 for automatic, plus Pass Plus courses available at £180 for newly qualified drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 The Square, Tipton DY4 0LYView 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