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 1,2411,260 of 4,060
Big L Driving School

Big L Driving School

4.9(45)96% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

96% of learners recommend this school, with reviews praising the instructor's patience and ability to build confidence even under time pressure. £35/hour or £33/hour for 10-hour block bookings, plus 2-hour lessons at £70 for extra practice time. Fleet vehicles are 2017 and above, and the instructor knows local test routes across the area inside out.

ManualEveningsWeekends
55 Old Moat Way, Ward End, Birmingham B8 2DLView school
JK Driving School

JK Driving School

4.9(45)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Run by Jonathan and Kelly Whitmore, a husband-and-wife team with over 20 years' combined experience, this school specializes in supporting nervous and neurodiverse learners. Both instructors have personal experience raising autistic children and excel at creating a warm, accommodating environment for learners with additional needs. £38/hour for single lessons, or £360 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons also available.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
391 Northenden Rd, Sale M33 2PGView school
Safe Lane Driving School

Safe Lane Driving School

4.9(44)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Sheffield-based school emphasising high first-time pass rates and a patient, friendly approach to learning. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available for those working to tight deadlines. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses also on offer to build confidence beyond the test.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
32 Sands Cl, Sheffield S14 1QQView school
Rugby School of Motoring

Rugby School of Motoring

4.9(44)
From £36/hr10hrs for £320Save £40

Rugby School of Motoring backs its teaching with a 100% money-back guarantee, reflecting confidence in instructor quality and client-centred lessons tailored to your pace rather than a fixed curriculum. £36/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with a £20 discount on 10-hour blocks; all lessons are a minimum of 1.5 hours, or 2 hours for your first lesson. Multiple instructors including female staff serve the area, and reviews consistently praise their coaching methods and friendly, supportive approach.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
Onley Park, Willoughby, Rugby CV23 8ANView school
Driver Training UK

Driver Training UK

4.9(44)
From £40/hr

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a coaching-based approach to help learners manage nerves and build confidence. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2-hour sessions focused on mock tests and test routes. Independent school serving Eastleigh and Winchester with expertise in test centre preparation across Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, and Lee-on-the-Solent.

Automatic
21 Sopwith Rd, Eastleigh SO50 5SYView school
Drive-Well Academy

Drive-Well Academy

4.9(43)89% pass rate
From £87/hr30hrs for £1295Save £1315

89% first-time pass rate with 15+ years' experience and a 4.9★ Google rating from 150+ reviews. From £36/hour for manual or £90/hour for automatic lessons, with 30-hour packages from £1,295 (manual weekdays) or £1,335 (automatic weekdays). Free bilingual WhatsApp theory support bot (English/Somali) and intensive courses from £899 for 20 hours with guaranteed test slots included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Somali
48 Stapleton Rd, St Jude's, Bristol BS5 0RAView school
Learn2Drive Cannock

Learn2Drive Cannock

4.9(43)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Flexible lesson packages with competitive pricing: £45/hour or £440 for 10 hours, plus specialist courses including motorway training (£120 for 2 hours), Pass Plus (£270), and mock tests (£100). Lessons range from 1 to 2 hours depending on your needs, with a structured curriculum designed to take learners from complete beginner to test-ready standard at their own pace.

Manual
128 Bevan Lee Rd, Cannock WS11 4PTView school
Drivology Driving School

Drivology Driving School

4.9(43)
From £30/hr10hrs for £170Save £130

Drivology offers exceptional value with lessons from just £17 an hour on block bookings, or a 2-hour trial for £30 (buy one get one free). Intensive courses run Monday to Friday with 4-hour daily sessions and free test booking included, while their beginner course spans 7-40 weeks with mock tests, free Theory Test Pro access, and a 3D online course bundled in. One-to-one tuition across flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots means you can tailor your learning pace without long-term commitment.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
13G N Ellen St, Dundee DD3 7DFView school
Mirrors Driving School

Mirrors Driving School

4.9(42)
From £36/hr

A unique mother-and-son team with 30 years of advanced motorist experience between them. Karen is Grade A qualified and established the school in 2009, while Dan joined as a fully qualified instructor in 2018. Lessons are £36/hour, with test car hire also available at £36/hour.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
Bishop Auckland DL14 6RUView school
Start2Drive

Start2Drive

4.9(42)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Patient instructors who excel at building confidence from complete beginner to test-ready driver, with multiple reviews praising their ability to explain concepts in different ways and provide emotional support. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 5 × 2-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 37 reviews, with learners consistently reporting first-time passes.

ManualAutomatic
46 Dam Ln, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4ERView school
Redy2Drive Driving School

Redy2Drive Driving School

4.9(41)
From £43/hr10hrs for £410Save £20

The only driving school in the area offering electric vehicle lessons, combining eco-friendly learning with a client-centred approach that lets you set the pace. £43/hour for 2-hour lessons (£86 per session) or £41/hour in 10-hour blocks (£410), backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the tuition or service.

Automatic
2 Church Mews, Iwade, Sittingbourne ME9 8THView school
A-OK Driving School York

A-OK Driving School York

4.9(41)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Solo instructor Paul offers one-to-one lessons with local knowledge and a patient approach that welcomes nervous drivers and mature learners. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, plus a special beginners offer of £185 for the first 5 hours; motorway lessons and refresher courses also available.

ManualIntensive
115 Lindsey Ave, Holgate, York YO26 4RRView school
Excel Driver Training

Excel Driver Training

4.9(40)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Known for confidence-building and motorway lessons alongside intensive courses, this school emphasizes making learning enjoyable rather than stressful. Lessons are tailored to your pace and learning style, with pricing at £37.50/hour or £350 for 10 hours pre-booked. Test car use available for £350 including a 2-hour pre-test assessment.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
5 Wyvern Cl, Burbage, Hinckley LE10 2GGView school
Rev and Go Automatic Driving School

Rev and Go Automatic Driving School

4.9(39)
From £40/hr12hrs for £460Save £20

Specialising in nervous drivers and test rescue courses, Stuart has guided over 500 students to pass since establishing the school in 2006, the longest-running automatic driving school in the area. Lessons start at £40/hour with block deals from £230 for 6 hours or £460 for 12 hours, plus test car hire at £80 including 60 minutes pre-test tuition. Patient, calm instruction tailored to rebuild confidence after test failure or driving anxiety.

AutomaticTest car available
33 Clarence St, Cleckheaton BD19 5HJView school
Streets Ahead

Streets Ahead

4.9(38)
From £36.67/hr10hrs for £345Save £22

Seven years' experience with a Train the Trainer qualification and BTEC Level 4 Professional Coaching for Driver Development. Known for working patiently with nervous drivers at your own pace, plus free theory test training after your first 5 hours. £37/hour for 1.5-hour lessons, or save up to £90 with block deals ranging from £180 (5 hours) to £1,020 (30 hours).

ManualTest car available
3 Graigwen Rd, Graigwen, Pontypridd CF37 2HYView school
Automatic Driving School

Automatic Driving School

4.9(38)
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Nearly 20 years of automatic driving instruction with personalised video feedback from every lesson, review tricky junctions and roundabouts outside lesson time using in-car dash cam clips. £45–£50 per hour with prepaid block discounts, plus intensive courses available for learners short on time. Test-focused training covers local routes, sat nav driving, and independent driving to prepare you fully for the UK test.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Beulah Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2NSView school
Rowland School of Motoring

Rowland School of Motoring

4.9(37)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Over 30 years' experience with a first-time pass rate well above the 48% national average. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-lesson block, with test car use included at no extra charge. Independent instructor with unrivalled local knowledge of Sale, Urmston, Timperley, Flixton and Stretford test routes.

ManualTest car available
1 Hexham Cl, Cheshire, Sale M33 4UZView school
Belt Up Driving School

Belt Up Driving School

4.9(37)
From £46/hr5hrs for £360

Award-winning school recognised as one of Plymouth's top 3 driving schools, led by Grade A instructor Angie Presland who holds City & Guilds Level 3 in Education and Training. Seven instructors on staff including newly qualified Dave West, plus Becky offering automatic lessons. Lessons from £46/hour with block deals starting at £360 for 5 x 2-hour sessions, test car hire at £100 (£110 weekends), and free unlimited Theory Test Pro access until you pass.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
19 Blackeven Cl, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7AXView school
Airedale School of Motoring

Airedale School of Motoring

4.9(36)
From £22/hr10hrs for £205Save £15

Grade 6 instructor (top 7% of UK instructors) operating since 1984 with a track record of high pass rates and parents' testimonials praising both test success and safe driving habits. £22/hour or £15 per lesson in a 10-lesson block, with flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available.

Manual
28 Summerhill Rd, Methley, Leeds LS26 9HUView school
Lucky Drive.UK

Lucky Drive.UK

4.9(35)
From £36/hr5hrs for £180

Lucky Drive.UK keeps costs low with 5-lesson blocks from £180 (manual) or £200 (automatic), plus 10% off when you buy 5+ lessons online. Test day car hire is available for £150–£160, including one hour of practice beforehand. Flexible scheduling covers mornings, afternoons, and evenings to fit around your routine.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
36 Northmoor Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4HPView 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