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
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- 4,047
- driving schools
- 11,254
- independent instructors
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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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Goodmayes Driving Academy
Manual
Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road safety fundamentals across a comprehensive curriculum, suitable for complete beginners through to refresher learners.
Steve Pearce School of Motoring
Manual
An independent Shropshire driving school known for calm, patient instruction and a high first-time pass rate among students. Block deals include 6 lessons (9 hours) for £320 or an introductory 4 lessons (6 hours) for £200 for beginners. Lessons take place in a comfortable new Suzuki Swift with air conditioning, and Pass Plus courses are also available.
BeWise Driving School
Automatic
Specialises in nervous drivers with safe off-road practice areas for your first lessons, allowing you to build confidence before tackling public roads. One-to-one tuition tailored to your learning pace, with a Grade A instructor offering patient, calm tuition over 10 years' experience. £44/hour or £40 per lesson on a 10-hour block, with intensive courses and motorway training also available.
Mrk1Driving
Manual
Grade A instructor with 20+ years' experience and a 100% pass rate in 2025, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £41/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with free theory help and a detailed tips folder covering common test mistakes included in every package.
Passway Drive School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour sessions (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), with a 10-hour automatic block at £370, or intensive 30-hour courses at £1,500 to learn in three weeks. Test day car hire costs £220 including a 2-hour lesson.
Ashanti Driving School
Manual and automatic
15+ years of combined instructor experience with a team of eight qualified professionals across the city. Standard lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £130 and Pass Plus courses at £160. Intensive driving courses, motorway lessons, and refresher courses cater to learners at every stage, from nervous beginners to those building confidence after time away from the road.
AB-Drive-Anchor
Manual and automatic
£38/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals starting at £365 for 10 hours. On test day, book a two-hour warm-up session at your standard lesson rate, and intensive courses are tailored to individual needs rather than one-size-fits-all.
Achieve 4 Success
Manual and automatic
Operating since 2019, this school emphasizes a supportive, no-yelling approach with friendly instructors and flexible weekday/weekend scheduling. Lessons start from £37.50/hour for automatic or £40/hour for manual, with 10-hour block deals at £375 (automatic) or £390 (manual), plus test car hire from £130 and a VIP fast-track service including 10 lessons, guaranteed test appointment, and mock test for £900. Instruction available in English and Urdu.
Top Gear Driving School
Manual and automatic
3-time AA Driving Instructor of the Year with a 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. David Brown brings over 30 years of experience and has helped more than 2,300 students pass their tests. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £1,100 for 30 hours, plus test car use included at no extra charge.
Latif Driving Center
Manual and automatic
Over 20 years' experience with more than 1,000 learners taught and a track record of training driving instructors. Introductory offer at £35/hour for your first two lessons, then from £36.90/hour with block deals up to 24 hours (£876), plus specialist support available for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities, or confidence issues. Test car hire from £130 includes pre-test practice and transport to the test centre.
Accelerate Bath Driving School
Manual and automatic
Non-confrontational teaching approach with interactive recaps at the start of each lesson to build confidence. Two-hour lessons at £110 for manual and £114 for automatic, with 5 × 2-hour block deals available. Test car hire costs £10 above the normal lesson rate, and a high first-time pass rate is backed by customer reviews on their Facebook page.
Licence Driving School
Manual
20+ years' experience with a proven track record of successful students. One-to-one manual tuition at £38/hour (weekdays) or £35/hour as part of a 20-hour block deal (£700 total), which includes mock tests and priority booking. Two-hour sessions available with flexible weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling.
Look & Learn
Manual
Grade A instructor with 30 years of driving experience and multiple 5-star reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Individual lessons at £30/hour, or £140 for 5 lessons and £280 for 10 lessons with fixed prices guaranteed throughout your tuition. Test day includes a 1-hour lesson plus use of the car for £65.
Bestway Driving School
Manual and automatic
Perfect for nervous learners seeking patient, supportive instruction. Instructors like Abida and Imi have earned consistent 5-star reviews for their calm teaching style and flexibility, with multiple students passing first time after intensive courses. £37.50 per hour or £365 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available at £720 for 20 hours.
Tayara Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
Multilingual instructors fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, and Farsi/Dari/Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for diverse learner communities. Standard lessons at £36.60/hour with 2-hour sessions at £70, or save with a 10-hour block at £340. Intensive courses range from 5 to 50 hours, each including 2 free hours, with options starting at £499.
U-Drive
Manual and automatic
£35 per hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £204 for 6 hours up to £1,320 for 40 hours. Known for working with nervous pupils using dual-control Nissan Micras, and intensive courses include fast-track tests plus test day car hire. Pass Plus courses and motorway confidence lessons also available.
Auto Gears Driving School
Automatic
Specializes exclusively in automatic driving lessons using hybrid vehicles, eliminating clutch control to reduce stress and lesson costs. £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £150. Multiple instructors across Watford, Milton Keynes, and Berkhamsted since 2016.
Miles Ahead Motoring School
Manual
Grade A instructor with 30 years of leadership and coaching experience, now dedicated to rebuilding confidence in learners who've had poor experiences with previous instructors. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight Paul's patient, detailed approach. Lessons from £38/hour.
RobWDriving
Manual and automatic
Former Police Advanced Response Driver with 30+ years' experience and an Advanced Driving Diploma from DriveTech. Specialises in automatic lessons at £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £420 and 20-hour blocks at £800; test day payment is £120. IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver certified and featured in BBC Radio London, ITV's Lorraine, and the Daily Express for motorway confidence coaching.
GlideX Driving School
Manual and automatic
A 95% first-time pass rate school that started with one instructor and has grown into a trusted local operation, known for calm, patient teaching without pressure or jargon. Automatic lessons from £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours; manual from £42.50/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with intensive courses starting at £550 for 5 hours. Test day car hire available for £150, plus Pass Plus courses at £270.
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.