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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- 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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Alan's Driving Tuition
Manual
74% pass rate, well above the national average of 48.6%, backed by a structured lesson programme so you know your full schedule upfront. £50/hour on weekdays or £480 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available. 10 years' experience with a background in one-to-one coaching and management, focused on making lessons enjoyable while building safe driving skills.
Top Drive London
Manual and automatic
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.
Angus Driving
Manual
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.
Bluedrive Driving School
Automatic
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.
TonyDrive
Automatic
£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.
LDN Drive
Automatic
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.
M & N Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
DriverStation
Manual and automatic
DriverStation backs every learner with a Driving Test Pass Promise: if you don't pass first time, they'll cover the cost of your second test. £50 for a 90-minute introductory lesson, then £375 for a 10-hour block, with patient instructors focused on real progress and honest guidance rather than time-wasting.
3R Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Local Driving Academy (LDA) Oxford
Manual and automatic
Oxford's largest driving school with over 30 instructors and 1,500+ five-star reviews, known for getting learners to test standard in 30 hours or less, 15 hours below the UK average. Introductory offer of 5 one-hour lessons for £99, plus block booking discounts available. Modern fleet of 30+ manual and automatic cars with flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and night lessons.
Driving Solution
Manual and automatic
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.
Elevate Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
MA Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Y.M Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
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.
Result Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Advanced Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
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.
GoGoGo Intensive
Manual and automatic
Affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a Trading Standards Scheme member, GoGoGo Intensive specialises in 5-day intensive driving courses from £1,525 (or £149.96/month via Payl8r finance). Free corrective lessons are included if you don't pass first time, and you'll save £400–£500 compared to traditional weekly lessons.
All Seasons Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Round The Bends Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
LetMeDrive
Manual and automatic
LetMeDrive has trained over 5,000 learners across the UK and specializes in fast-tracking practical tests, cutting DVSA waiting times by weeks or months. Intensive courses start from £318 for 5 hours, with flexible scheduling and home or workplace pickups included. Instructors like Muhammad Shahnawaz are praised for patient, structured teaching that builds confidence from first lesson to test day.
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.