Driving Lessons in United Kingdom

£39
average price
4,060
driving schools
11,374
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in United Kingdom

Showing 1,4811,500 of 4,060
GR8Drive

GR8Drive

4.8
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Owned by radio and television personality Gaz Reynolds, GR8Drive specialises in fast first-time passes and intensive driving courses, with students able to pass in as little as one week. Introductory offer of 10 hours for £99 for total beginners (3 x 2-hour lessons at £99, then £300 for the remaining 10 lessons at standard rates), or £30 per hour pay-as-you-go with a 10-hour minimum. Voted Best Driving School in Harrow by Three Best Rated, with extensive knowledge of local test routes near Pinner and Watford test centres.

ManualIntensive
4 Letchford Terrace, Headstone Ln, Harrow HA3 6PBView school
Manchester Driving School

Manchester Driving School

4.8
From £35/hr

Standard lessons at £35/hour with intensive courses available at £40/hour, typically getting learners test-ready in 4–8 weeks depending on pace. Provides driving progress reports and theory training support alongside both manual and automatic instruction.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
office 1, 916 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3ABView school
Holloway Driving School

Holloway Driving School

4.8
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £360

Holloway Driving School has trained over 500 learners with 100% customer satisfaction and positive feedback across the board. Lessons start at £32.50/hour (2-hour introductory lesson at £65), with block deals from £37/hour for 10 hours (£360) up to £35/hour for 40 hours (£1,400), plus Pass Plus courses at £270 and motorway lessons available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
119 Westbourne Rd, London N7 8AAView school
ASM Driving Schools

ASM Driving Schools

4.8
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

ASM offers flexible pricing with 1-hour manual lessons from £38 or automatic from £40, plus 10-hour block deals at £370 (manual) and £390 (automatic). No extra charge for using the school's test car on exam day, and special offers are available for beginners. One-to-one tuition covers theory and hazard perception training free of charge, with lessons available 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Paras House, 94 Orchard St, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7JJView school
Focus On Driving

Focus On Driving

4.898% pass rate
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

£42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire at £84. A 98% pass rate across 500+ students, backed by 99% recommendation rating and testimonials praising the instructor's calm, professional approach. Peter Coton brings extensive experience across multiple vehicle classes and keeps up to date with the latest training methods.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Sandy Ln, Redruth TR15 2DGView school
Vogue Driving School

Vogue Driving School

4.8
From £46/hr10hrs for £430Save £30

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous learners. £46/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block with no surcharges for evenings or weekends.

ManualEveningsWeekends
The Offices, 57 Newtown Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7BAView school
Ideal Driving Schools

Ideal Driving Schools

4.8
From £34/hr10hrs for £340

Automatic and manual lessons from £34/hour, with a 2-hour option saving £15 per session. Highly experienced instructors across multiple test centres, backed by an excellent 5-star rating on 38 reviews, including first-time pass testimonials. Fast Track (10 hours) and intensive courses available for learners keen to progress quickly.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
33 London Rd, London SW17 9JRView school
NK Automatic Driving School

NK Automatic Driving School

4.8
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

12 years of specialist experience teaching nervous beginners in a calm, patient environment. Mr. Khan focuses on safe driving for life, not just test passes. Lessons from £35/hour with a £330/month package available, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training on offer.

AutomaticIntensive
101 Lenthall Ave, Grays RM17 5ALView school
PDW Driving

PDW Driving

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Established 26 years ago with multiple instructors offering different teaching styles to match your learning needs. £40/hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £270 for 6 hours to reduce your insurance premiums.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
12 Tinghall, Bognor Regis PO21 3RJView school
Maximus Driving

Maximus Driving

4.898% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

98% pass rate across 400+ learners with experienced instructors teaching modern techniques including defensive driving and accident avoidance. Automatic lessons from £40/hour or £38/hour for 10 or 20-hour blocks; manual from £37/hour or £35/hour on the same block deals. Door-to-door service and intensive courses available to help you pass first time.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Byron Ct, Windsor SL4 4PUView school
Blackbulls Driving School

Blackbulls Driving School

4.8
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

£45 per hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £150. Blackbulls focuses on nervous drivers and those needing refresher training, offering flexible lesson scheduling and deep knowledge of local test routes across South West London and Kingston.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
48, Highcliffe Dr, London SW15 4PXView school
Solo School of Motoring

Solo School of Motoring

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

10 years' specialist experience with automatic driving lessons in an electric vehicle, offering £80 for 2-hour sessions or £385 for a 10-hour block with £20 off first bookings. Patient, stress-free instruction focused on building confidence at your own pace, with a strict code of conduct ensuring respectful treatment throughout your learning journey.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
17 Eskdale Cl, Cardiff CF23 5LFView school
AutoGo

AutoGo

4.887% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

London's premier automatic driving school with 15+ years' experience and an 87% first-time or second-attempt pass rate. Single lessons at £35/hour or block deals from £340 for 10 hours and £660 for 20 hours, with test day car hire at approximately £140 for 3 hours. Practice on actual test routes across North and West London to build real confidence before your test.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
25 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZView school
Ladies First Driving School

Ladies First Driving School

4.8
From £60/hr10hrs for £470Save £130

The UK's leading ladies-only driving school, offering a comfortable and supportive learning environment exclusively for women. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £60/hour (minimum 2 hours) or structured courses from £120 for a 2-hour trial up to £2,256 for 48 hours, with intensive courses including test booking from £880 for 10 hours.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
26 Dalley Rd, Wokingham RG40 5BQView school
Emerging Left

Emerging Left

4.8
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Grade A instructors exclusively, with door-to-door pickup and all test bookings handled for you. Intensive courses from £30/hour (10-hour package at £300 instructor payment plus £240 deposit) up to 45 hours for nervous beginners, with unused hours refunded if you pass. Station to Station option lets you train near your test centre instead of central London traffic.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
3c Hoveden Rd, London NW2 3XEView school
Learners Club

Learners Club

4.880% pass rate
From £33/hr10hrs for £310Save £20

Over 80% pass rate—well above the national average—thanks to experienced instructors trained in building confidence with nervous learners. £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £310 and £330 respectively. Intensive courses from 5 to 45 hours (£390–£1,630 for manual, £399–£1,675 for automatic) include the practical test fee and fast-track test booking.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 St Peter's Sq, Manchester M2 3DEView school
Whizz Driving School

Whizz Driving School

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, structured instruction. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car available for £100. Flexible scheduling six days a week and online progress tracking keep you on track toward passing.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
93 Heol Lewis, Cardiff CF14 6QDView school
Nayland Driving School

Nayland Driving School

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

Intensive driving courses structured around 5-hour days, with your instructor estimating hours needed after a £70 assessment and booking your test as part of the package. Standard hourly lessons are flexible (1 or 2 hours) at £35/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £300 and 30-hour blocks at £840, plus test car use included on the day. Multiple instructors with strong reviews highlight confidence-building and first-time pass results.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
340 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9ADView school
Royal School of Motoring

Royal School of Motoring

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Established in 1981 and teaching local families for over 40 years, Royal operates with office-based instructors and a physical location you can visit for support. £40/hour for manual or £50/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £450 (automatic), plus a 5×45-minute introductory course for £145. No hidden charges for evenings or weekends, free home or work pickup, and free theory preparation included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
8 Loampit Hill, London SE13 7SWView school
Anglia Driving School

Anglia Driving School

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Affordable manual and automatic driving lessons from £40/hour, with block deals starting at £200 for 5 hours and £390 for 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 15 to 40 hours (£640–£1,680), all including test car use on the day. Pass Plus courses also available at £282 for 6 hours to help reduce insurance costs.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Blandford Rd, Beckenham BR3 4NJView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £30
42
£30–35
151
£35–40
688
£40–45
715
£45–50
264
£50–55
68
£55+
20

Based on prices from 1948 driving schools in United Kingdom.

Intensive courses in United Kingdom

Want to pass fast?

1,632 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25. 1 nearby test centre.

46%

Rugby

7,174 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic39.1%

Areas in the United Kingdom