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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iLEARN School of Motoring

iLEARN School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9(52)
From £40/hr10hrs for £410

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Paignton TQ4 6AFView school
Drive Genie

Drive Genie

Manual and automatic

4.9(51)
From £37/hr10hrs for £370

£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.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Greenhead Rd, Huddersfield HD1 4ENView school
Balaj Driving School

Balaj Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(51)100% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

Intensive
Perrybrook Rd, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4WTView school
RAM School of Motoring

RAM School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9(50)
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

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.

Intensive
110 Trevino Dr, Leicester LE4 7PHView school
Pass Pal Driving School

Pass Pal Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(49)
From £28/hr

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.

263 Sneyd Ln, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2LSView school
Pelican Driving School

Pelican Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(48)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Cortworth Farm 40, Nether Haugh S62 7RZView school
Phil Robinson Driver Training

Phil Robinson Driver Training

Manual

4.9(46)
From £35/hr

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.

Speaks English
Bradshaw View, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 2FFView school
Safety First School of Motoring

Safety First School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(45)
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

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.

31 Carpenter Dr, Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7WBView school
Big L Driving School

Big L Driving School

Manual

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.

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

JK Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Safe Lane Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Rugby School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9(44)
From £26/hr10hrs for £370

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

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

Driver Training UK

Automatic

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.

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

Drive-Well Academy

Manual and automatic

4.9(43)89% pass rate
From £87/hr30hrs for £1,295Save £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.

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

Learn2Drive Cannock

Manual

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.

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

Drivology Driving School

Manual

4.9(43)
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

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.

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

Mirrors Driving School

Manual

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.

Female InstructorsTest car available
Bishop Auckland DL14 6RUView school
Start2Drive

Start2Drive

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Redy2Drive Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

A-OK Driving School York

Manual

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.

Intensive
115 Lindsey Ave, Holgate, York YO26 4RRView 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