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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- 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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iLEARN School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructors with 52 excellent reviews, including multiple first-time passes and learners who've built confidence from scratch. £41–£42 per hour with block deals from £210 for 5 hours up to £410 for 10 hours, plus pay-as-you-go options at £63 for 1.5 hours. Standout for their personalised approach: one instructor donated free lessons to a learner rebuilding confidence after trauma, and another got a nervous late-starter through their test with flying colours.
Drive Genie
Manual and automatic
£37/hour for manual lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block deal, with 2-hour lessons also available at £74. Early adopters can take advantage of new starter offers, and intensive courses (2-6 weeks) are tailored to your timeline and concerns. Automatic and EV training launches in 2026, positioning you ahead for the UK's electric future.
Balaj Driving School
Manual and automatic
Boasting a 100% first-time pass rate, Balaj Driving School combines personalized lesson plans with experienced instructors in a supportive environment. Lessons start at £40/hour in Gloucester or £42/hour in Cheltenham, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours and intensive courses available at £2,550 (50 hours) or £2,800 depending on location.
RAM School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Consistently praised for calm, instructive teaching with multiple first-time pass reviews across Facebook and Google. Standard rates from £34/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340 (manual) or £350 (automatic) including a free extra hour. Student discounts available, plus intensive courses from £185 for 6 hours up to £1,649 for 50 hours with test fees included on packages above 10 hours.
Pass Pal Driving School
Manual and automatic
CEO Simon Pal brings 10 years of professional instruction experience to this school, which uses progress cards and interactive learning to track individual development throughout your course. Lessons are £28/hour with flexible packages available, door-to-door service included, and no car sharing. Pass Plus courses are also available.
Pelican Driving School
Manual and automatic
£40 per hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with the same instructor throughout your entire course. Family-run since 1982 with experienced male and female instructors across manual and automatic cars, offering motorway tuition as part of your training and a high first-time pass rate that reduces the total lessons needed.
Phil Robinson Driver Training
Manual
30 years of transport industry experience and member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Two-hour manual lessons at £70 per session, with a calm, patient approach that's particularly effective for nervous learners. Offers Pass Plus courses, mature driver assessments, and new driver confidence building once you've passed.
Safety First School of Motoring
Manual
Mike uses Client Centred Learning techniques to help you pass quickly and safely, with one student achieving zero driver faults on their first attempt. Hourly lessons at £45, or £430 for a 10-hour block and £900 for 20 hours. Motorway lessons and refresher courses also available.
Big L Driving School
Manual
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.
JK Driving School
Manual
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.
Safe Lane Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.

Rugby School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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. £39/hour for manual or £40/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 serve the area, and reviews consistently praise their coaching methods and friendly, support
Driver Training UK
Automatic
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.
Drive-Well Academy
Manual and automatic
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.
Learn2Drive Cannock
Manual
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.
Drivology Driving School
Manual
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.
Mirrors Driving School
Manual
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.
Start2Drive
Manual and automatic
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.

Redy2Drive Driving School
Automatic
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.
A-OK Driving School York
Manual
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.
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.