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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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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AutoTutor Driving School
Manual and automatic
Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, friendly instruction. First lesson from just £25, with intensive courses from £990 and flexible scheduling six days a week. Test car available for your driving test, plus Pass Plus courses to build confidence on motorways, dual carriageways, and night driving.

Wheelie Good Driver Training
Manual
Founded in 2019, Wheelie Good prioritises a patient, calm, and positive teaching approach with competitive pricing across manual lessons, intensive courses, and motorway training. £42.50/hour or block deals from £400 for 10 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours; intensive courses start at £670 for 20 hours with options including theory and test booking. Test car hire available at £144 with one-hour pre-test pickup, or £168 for 90-minute lessons with post-test feedback.
Premier Driving Academy
Manual
An independent school with 21+ years' experience and an 85% pass rate, significantly above the local average of 41%. Specialising in 2-4 week fast track intensive courses at £350 for 9 hours, with standard lessons at £40/hour or £75 for 2 hours. Mock tests (£45/hour) help you assess readiness before test day, and Pass Plus courses are available for £250.
Franco's Driving School
Manual
Independent instructor offering full-hour lessons tailored to individual learners, with a focus on building confidence and safe driving habits beyond just passing the test. Two-hour lessons at £80, motorway lessons from £50 (minimum two hours), and test car hire available for £150 including a one-hour pre-test lesson and pick-up. Pass Plus courses also available at £270 using your own car or £290 using the school car.
Evolve Driving School
Manual
Known for teaching reversing manoeuvres with particular skill—pupils consistently praise the instructor's ability to make tricky reverses straightforward. £34/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with a special offer of £299 for first-time learners. Money-back guarantee and no restrictions on block hours give peace of mind.
Orange Driver Training
Manual
Instructor Tracey holds a BTEC 4 qualification in coaching for driver development—the highest standard in the industry—and has helped hundreds of students pass first time. £47–48 per hour or £450–460 for 10-hour block bookings, with a 100% money-back guarantee. Specialises in nervous learners, offering a calm, relaxed approach alongside intensive courses, Pass Plus, eco driving, and motorway training.
Progress 2 Success
Manual
Instructor trained in BTEC Level 4 Coaching for Driver Development with additional qualifications in cognitive behavioural therapy and NLP, specialising in nervous and anxious learners. £40/hour for 1-hour lessons, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2-hour sessions; 30-hour intensive courses at £999. Door-to-door collection and drop-off included with all lessons.
Coopers Driving School
Manual and automatic
Known for working especially well with nervous learners, using gradual progression through increasingly challenging roads paired with positive feedback to build genuine confidence. 14 years of intensive course experience, with a money-back guarantee on your first hour if you're not completely satisfied. Manual lessons from £37/hour, intensive day training from £325 for 6 hours, plus Pass Plus courses available.

JP Driving School
Manual
Award-winning instructor with AA BSM training and DBS certification, offering 90-minute lessons at £70 weekdays or £75 weekends, plus test day warm-up and car hire at £140–£150 for 2.5 hours. Specialises in nervous drivers, motorway tuition, mock tests, and specific learning support including dyslexia, aiming to build safe, confident drivers rather than just test passers.
UK's Premium Driving Solutions
Manual and automatic
Quality-focused instruction with competitive pricing: £35-£36 per hour for manual lessons on weekdays, or £340-£350 for 10-hour blocks. Test vehicle hire available for £100, and mock tests offered at £40-£50 per hour to build confidence before your test.
Marco Polo Oxford
Manual and automatic
Specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get you through your test in the shortest time possible, with many pupils passing first time in just one week. Standard lessons at £43/hour (manual) or £45/hour (automatic), or commit to a 10-hour block for £410 (manual) or £430 (automatic) with free home or work pickup included. A commitment to patience and high teaching standards, with a promise never to shout or become impatient during lessons.
Mini Driver School of Motoring
Manual
Qualified instructor since 2004 with excellent pass rates, offering mock tests around 3 weeks before your test to identify weak areas and boost first-time success. Standard lessons at £40/hour, with refresher and motorway lessons also available. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off included, with all lessons taught in a BMW Mini equipped with dual controls.
Fast Start Driving School
Manual and automatic
Founded by Ollie Byrne after leaving a school built on false promises, Fast Start prioritises integrity and genuine support over upselling. Standard lessons from £32.50/hour (2-hour beginner package) up to £39/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £38/hour and 30-hour packages at £36/hour; intensive courses available from £45/hour if you need to book more than two lessons weekly. Unique raffle draws offer chances to win up to 30 hours of lessons from just £1.
Me & You Driving School
Manual
Small, student-centred school with a single instructor who adapts teaching methods to individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. £38/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £70 and test day car hire at £100. Mock tests (£40/hour) and a no-quibble refund policy on unused block hours add extra value.
SDS Driving School
Manual
Operating since 2010 with a single instructor offering consistent, personalised tuition in a calm environment. Two-hour lessons at £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with test day pickup included; Pass Plus courses also available at £65/hour or £340 for a single-day 6-hour course.
Wills Driving School
Manual
£38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with test day car use included at £90. Bob specialises in nervous learners with a calm, patient teaching style, offering intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus instruction in a manual Vauxhall Corsa with free pick-up service.
Poole Driving School
Manual and automatic
Operating since 2004 with a focus on flexible, individually tailored tuition. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test day car use at £100. Mix weekly two-hour lessons with intensive courses, or choose either approach depending on your schedule and learning style.
Get Driving Today
Manual
Graham Evans specialises in supporting learners with autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, using repetition-based methods and advocating for reasonable adjustments during tests. £47/hour (when paid 24 hours in advance) or £470 for a 10-hour block, with test day packages from £94 including use of the car for your test. Free access to Drivewise learning platform worth over £400 is included with all lessons.
L Driving School
Manual
£33/hour with substantial block discounts up to £120 off, or 10 hours for £315. Instructor picks you up from your doorstep and tailors lessons to your strengths and weaknesses, with a structured driving plan for beginners included. Test day car available for £85 per 2-hour session.
All Purple School of Motoring
Automatic
Specialises in automatic driving lessons with a focus on reducing stress and saving money through shorter training times. Two-hour lessons at £50/hour with no hidden charges on test day—you pay the same rate for a warm-up, the test itself, and the return journey. Pass Plus courses also available for newly qualified drivers.
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.