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.

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Driving lessons in United Kingdom

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Hawkwell Driving School Hockley

Hawkwell Driving School Hockley

Manual

5
From £35/hr

Instructor with 30,000+ hours of learner teaching experience since 1984, holding advanced qualifications including RoSPA Gold Grade and IAM Advanced Driving Test passes. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight his calm, patient teaching style and memorable learning techniques. Two-hour trial lesson at £70, then £40/hour, £60 for 90 minutes, or £70 for two hours, with no extra charges for evenings, weekends, or test days.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Victor Gardens, Hockley SS5 4DSView school
Bills Wheels

Bills Wheels

Automatic

5
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £395Save £30

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a specialist background in teaching pupils with anxiety and SEN needs. £42.50/hour or £395 for a 10-hour block, plus a special offer of £150 for your first 4 hours. You'll take your test in the same modern automatic car you trained in, with pickup and drop-off included.

Test car available
43 Fowler Rd, Colchester CO2 9FFView school
Laz Driving School

Laz Driving School

Manual

575% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Lazarcho Eftimov brings 26 years of driving experience to every lesson, with a 75% first-time pass rate and 5/5 star reviews from students who consistently recommend him to friends and family. Single lessons cost £45 or £430 for a 10-lesson block, with test car rental available at £100 (Mon-Fri) or £120 (weekends/bank holidays). Students typically need 25 lessons on average to pass their test.

Test car available
Redhill RH1View school
Reliable Driving School

Reliable Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £320Save £5

Competitive pricing at £35/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with 10-hour block packages at £320 and 2-hour lessons available at £65. The school emphasizes affordability and flexibility, offering beginner courses, refresher training, and intensive courses alongside local pick-up service and mock test preparation.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Gill St, London E14 8AFView school
L2P Watford

L2P Watford

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Certified instructors offering lessons at £35/hour with flexible block deals—5 hours for £170 or 10 hours for £330. Intensive courses available at £250 (5 hours) or £450 (10 hours) for faster progression. Student reviews highlight patient, encouraging instruction and real-world driving practice that builds confidence.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
111 Kensington Ave, Watford WD18 7RZView school
Reid Driving

Reid Driving

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Independent instructor with 19 years' experience built on word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied learners. Friendly, laid-back teaching style that makes learning enjoyable rather than stressful, with flexible lessons tailored to individual needs. 90-minute lessons at £67 or two-hour lessons at £90, with block deals from £430 for 10 hours.

10 Seville St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3ARView school
True Path Driving School

True Path Driving School

Manual

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

£37 per hour or £360 for a 10-hour block booking. Quick test date assistance available to help you secure your test slot faster.

5 Langton Way, Grays RM16 4PPView school
9G Driving

9G Driving

Automatic

5
From £40/hr

Instructor Ranjith Mony brings 26 years of driving experience and a patient, calm teaching style focused on creating a stress-free learning environment. Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour, with motorway training and intensive courses also available at £45/hour. One-to-one coaching tailored to your pace and learning style.

Intensive
9 Grassmere, Horley RH6 9UGView school
Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Automatic

5
From £40/hr

Grade A instructor with 26 years' experience since 2000, now back teaching after a career break and specialising in learners with difficulties who struggled with manual cars. One-to-one lessons only, no waiting lists, with structured tuition and emailed progress sheets. 1.5-hour lessons at £60 (highly recommended over single hours), test day sessions £80 for 2 hours, and motorway lessons available.

Test car available
23 Gainsborough Cres, Eastbourne BN23 7NEView school
Pannu Driving School

Pannu Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Over 5,000 training hours and 1,250 reviews backing a school known for first-time passes. Block deals from £350 for 10 hours up to £1,100 for 40 hours, with flexible packages designed to get you test-ready in 1-2 weeks. Instructors focus on breaking down errors and building confidence, particularly effective with nervous learners.

Intensive
12 Calley Cl, Dudley Port, Tipton DY4 8XYView school
One Driving School

One Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

95% of learners recommend this fast-growing school, which has guided thousands through their driving journey. Single lessons start at £38/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic), up to 40-hour intensive courses at £1400. Patient, reliable instructors focus on adapting to each learner's pace, whether you're a fast or slow learner.

Intensive
Harford St, London E1 4SJView school
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour with an introductory 10-hour block for £370. Pass Plus courses available at £170, reduced to £85 if you pass with them. Lessons are one or two hours long in modern dual-control cars, tailored to your individual needs.

Intensive
27 Greenside Rd, Croydon CR0 3PNView school
Andy's School of Motoring

Andy's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £36/hr

Specialises in learners with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodiversities, with patient, personalised instruction from an A-graded instructor who achieved a rare 51/51 Standards Check score. Two-hour lessons only at £36/hour (manual) or £40/hour (automatic) during weekday daytime, with evening and weekend slots available. Pass Plus and motorway lessons also offered.

EveningsWeekends
Main Rd, Hockley SS5 4NSView school
Pass SLT

Pass SLT

Manual

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £315Save £35

Retired Police Sergeant with 30 years advanced driving experience brings professional expertise to every lesson. At £35/hour or £315 for a 10-hour block, with test day car usage available for £100, this is straightforward, confidence-focused instruction backed by DBS clearance.

Test car available
High St, Rayleigh SS6 7EFView school
Drive Auto

Drive Auto

Automatic

5
From £42.50/hr

Automatic-only driving school with a combined 20 years of instructor experience, specialising in simpler, stress-free learning for beginners and refresher drivers. Hourly lessons from £45, 2-hour sessions at £85, intensive courses available, plus test day packages (£120 including 1-hour lesson and full car hire) and motorway training (£185 for 3 hours). Modern dual-control automatic vehicles and flexible scheduling ensure you progress at your own pace.

IntensiveTest car available
Barnacres Rd, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8JRView school
MGM Driving Tuition

MGM Driving Tuition

Manual and automatic

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Established for over 20 years with extremely high first-time pass rates well above the Guildford Test Centre average. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or block bookings from £430 for 10 hours (£43/hour), plus intensive courses starting at £827 with test car and practical test fee included. One-to-one tuition in modern dual-controlled cars with local pickup from home, college, or work.

IntensiveTest car available
38 Hullmead, Shamley Green, Guildford GU5 0UGView school
WOW DRIVE

WOW DRIVE

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Multi-zone driving school with transparent pricing across South East England, from £35/hour for manual lessons in Essex to £45/hour for automatic in inner London zones. Introductory block deals available (10 hours from £320–£450 depending on location), plus test day car hire from £130. Hand-picked instructors with 3–15 years' experience focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just passing the test.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
82 Marlescroft Way, Loughton IG10 3NAView school
Mike's Driving School

Mike's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
10hrs for £440

Over 20 years' experience with a patient, client-centred approach that includes free driver app access and support for nervous learners. Block bookings from £267 for 6 hours or £440 for 10 hours, with intensive courses starting at £968 for 22 hours. Multiple student testimonials highlight first-time passes and confidence-building instruction.

Intensive
1 Rosva Morgowr, Falmouth TR11 5GSView school
Sterling Driving School

Sterling Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr

£70–£80 for two-hour lessons, with a weekday special offer bringing rates down to £70. Grade A instructors follow structured lesson modules to keep you progressing, and the school claims to be the most competitively priced in the area. Five-star rated with experienced, punctual instructors across East London.

EveningsWeekends
31 Millharbour, London E14 9DTView school
Moon Driving School

Moon Driving School

Manual and automatic

599% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

A 10-year-old East London institution with a 99% pass rate across 400+ trained drivers and 310+ positive reviews. £40/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic lessons, with a 10-lesson block at £340 (£10 off the standard rate). Intensive courses available to complete your training and test within a single week.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
13 Mast St, Barking IG11 7PFView school
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
56
£30–35
198
£35–40
743
£40–45
741
£45–50
262
£50–55
55
£55+
21

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.

51%

Rugby

6,664 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate43.7%

Areas in the United Kingdom