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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Showing 1,281–1,300 of 15,301 driving schools and independent instructors in United Kingdom.

Drive Croydon

Drive Croydon

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr

£40 per hour with two-hour lessons strongly recommended for better skill retention and faster progress. Run by two female instructors, Sylwia and Anna, who tailor lessons to your learning style and confidence level. Test car available for £120 including warm-up lesson and insurance, subject to an initial assessment (£60).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
43 Goodhew Rd, Cr06qz CR0 6QZView school
PB Driving School

PB Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
20hrs for £700

Rated 4.9/5 from 210+ reviews, PB Driving School focuses on building confident drivers through patient, structured instruction tailored to your pace. Buy 20 hours for £700 and get 2 hours free, saving £70, with flexible scheduling across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and test car rental are also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
24 Russell road, Grays RM17 5JXView school
Alan Whitcombe Driving School

Alan Whitcombe Driving School

Automatic

5
From £37/hrBlock bookings available

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with personalised lesson plans tailored to your pace. Lessons start from £37/hour with discounts available for block bookings, and a friendly, patient teaching approach ensures you progress at your own speed.

14 Maes-Yr-Haf, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9STView school
Borders Driving School

Borders Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr5hrs for £175Save £15

Established school combining traditional teaching methods with innovative techniques to deliver proven results. £38/hour or £175 for a block of 5 lessons, with Pass Plus courses also available to help new drivers build confidence and potentially reduce insurance premiums.

16 Roxburgh Pl, Galashiels TD1 1HEView school
Paul Kerr Driving School

Paul Kerr Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

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.

1 Water Meadows Way, Pagham, Bognor Regis PO21 4FDView school
Janan Driving School

Janan Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr

£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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
25 Salisbury Rd, London N22 6NLView school
Barnet & Enfield Driving School

Barnet & Enfield Driving School

Automatic

5100% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekends
7 Uplands Rd, London, Barnet EN4 8NYView school
SG Pro Driving School

SG Pro Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
14 Craven Dr, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9BEView school
iDrive with Jo Auto Driving School

iDrive with Jo Auto Driving School

Automatic

5
From £45/hr

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.

Female Instructors
1 Grouse Way, Cannock WS11 7LFView school
Altrincham Driving School

Altrincham Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
36 New Copper Moss, Altrincham WA15 8EGView school
1st Gear Driving School

1st Gear Driving School

Manual

5100% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

£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.

Cavalli Apartments, 4 Modena Mews, Watford WD18 7BJView school
Bami Driving School

Bami Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £450Save £50

£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.

IntensiveTest car available
Pennycroft, Pixton Way, South Croydon, Croydon CR0 9LLView school
One Driving Academy

One Driving Academy

Manual

5
From £40/hr

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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
24 Halton Chase, Westhead, Ormskirk L40 6JRView school
Carol's Driving School

Carol's Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr

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.

Female InstructorsTest car available
28 Victoria Rd, Shefford SG17 5ALView school
Vali's Driving School

Vali's Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hr

£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.

EveningsWeekends
Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0ASView school
Licence2Drive

Licence2Drive

Manual and automatic

5
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
42 The Vineyard, Richmond TW10 6AZView school
Robina's Motoring School

Robina's Motoring School

Automatic

5
From £55/hrBlock bookings available

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.

Female Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
129 Brookfield, Woking GU21 3AEView school
Sabr Driving School

Sabr Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £320Save £10

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
164 Manor Square, Dagenham RM8 3RXView school
Learn Driving School

Learn Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

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).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Langdale Ave, Mitcham CR4 4AGView school
Drive East London

Drive East London

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Glengarnock Ave, London E14 3DLView 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