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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Manual and automatic
Network of instructors across the Midlands offering flexible learning options from weekly lessons to intensive courses. New beginners get two hours for £60, with 10-hour block deals from £370, plus motorway and refresher lessons available. Student reviews highlight patient instructors skilled at building confidence, particularly with nervous or anxious learners.
Topgear Driving Tuition
Manual and automatic
Established in 2003 with a team of 15 instructors, this school boasts a 99.9% pass rate (7,859 passes from 7,860 students). Standard lessons start at £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £410 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Intensive courses range from 10 to 40 hours, priced from £475–£1,800 for automatic learners, with test bookings included at the end of your course.
One2One Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established in Birmingham with instructors available seven days a week including Sundays, One2One offers both traditional lessons and intensive courses during school holidays. At £35 per hour or block deals from £340 for 10 lessons up to £650 for 20 lessons, test car hire is available from £120 on the day of your test.
Claypotts & Dryburgh Driving School
Manual and automatic
Run by ex-Class 1 Advanced Police Driver Kenny Patterson, this school brings real-world insights into safer, smarter driving through better anticipation and hazard awareness. Full hour lessons at £42 pay-as-you-go or £195 for a block of 5, with free in-car theory help included; block bookings save £10 per 5 lessons. Eco-friendly fleet of hybrid and electric dual-controlled vehicles, plus free theory test support and motorway training.
Mughal Driving School
Manual and automatic
Known for rebuilding confidence in nervous and returning drivers, with testimonials from learners who regained their nerve after accidents. £35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic lessons, plus block deals from £170 for 5 lessons and intensive courses starting at £1,800 for 40 lessons over 4 weeks. Test car hire available for £150.
Drive Lesson UK
Manual and automatic
15 years' experience with a DSA-registered fleet driver trainer and strong student pass rates. £60 for a first two-hour lesson (25% off), with minimum 2-hour bookings and pay-in-full discounts available. Calm, detail-focused instruction that explains faults clearly, as one student noted passing with only 3 minors after struggling with previous instructors.
ABC Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established over 50 years, ABC Driving School specialises in residential and intensive driving courses on quiet rural roads with scenic backdrops designed to boost concentration and learning. Manual lessons from £45/hour or automatic from £60/hour (2-hour minimum), with residential courses starting at £450 for 10 hours. Male and female instructors available across North Wales, plus test car hire at £100 for weekday slots.
POM Driving School
Manual and automatic
Small independent school specialising in intensive driving courses with flexible scheduling—1-hour lessons from £70, 2-hour sessions from £90, or 10-hour blocks at £440 (£490 after 4pm/weekends). Test car hire available at £110 (£120 weekends), plus motorway and towing practice lessons. One customer passed first attempt, praising the instructor's patience and support.
Learn To Drive UK
Manual and automatic
48% higher pass rate than the national average with test bookings secured in just 3-7 days, cutting typical waiting times in half. Courses start from £470 with flexible payment options, home pickups across Great Britain, and a Guaranteed Pass course available if you don't pass within two years. Over 80,000 students have passed with this provider, backed by a PassProtect option giving two extra practical tests for the price of one.
ABLE School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Operating since 1987, ABLE School of Motoring specialises in nervous and unconfident drivers, with particular expertise supporting deaf pupils. Hourly rates start at £45 (manual) or £50 (automatic), with block deals from £265 for 6 hours, and intensive courses ranging from £990 to £2000 depending on duration and transmission type. Recent reviews highlight consistently high first-time pass rates, with students praising instructors for their patience, structured lessons, and ability to build confidence.
Oak School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Established family-run school since 2001 with an excellent pass rate and strong reputation across the local driver training industry. Manual lessons from £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block; automatic from £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Test car hire available at £38–£40 depending on transmission, plus motorway lessons and refresher courses on offer.
Keith Metcalfe Driving School
Manual
426 passes since 2006 with a calm, patient teaching style that rebuilds confidence—particularly effective with anxious learners. £42/hour with no hidden charges for evenings or weekends, or £380 for a 10-hour block (£38/hour). Intensive courses from £840 (20 hours with 2 free motorway lessons) to £1,680 (40 hours with 3 free motorway lessons and test fee included).
M&M Driving School
Manual and automatic
M&M Driving School offers flexible pricing across standard, evening/weekend, and intensive courses, with hourly rates starting at £45 for manual lessons and block deals providing significant savings. A 10-hour block costs £445 for manual daytime lessons, while intensive courses run at £60/hour with 10-hour blocks at £620, ideal for learners wanting to pass quickly. Multiple course types including test booster and semi-intensive options cater to different learning paces and schedules.
Joel's Driving School
Manual
74% pass rate across 421 tests since 2012—significantly above the 47% national average. Joel trained with The AA for 4 years before establishing his own school, and teaches in a brand new 2024 Volkswagen Golf with modern driver aids like reversing camera and auto-hold. Lessons are £70 for 1.5 hours, with a patient, step-by-step approach designed to build confidence in nervous learners.
Eazy Driving School
Manual and automatic
With 15+ years' experience and a 90% first-time pass rate, Eazy Driving School delivers competitive pricing starting from £32/hour for single lessons or £300–£330 for 10-hour block bookings. Learners save an average of £250 on their course, and Pass Plus courses are also available at £40/hour to build confidence on motorways.
Level Up Driving School
Manual and automatic
95% pass rate with 80% of students passing first time across 500+ learners taught. Lessons from £40/hour for single sessions, or £60 for 90 minutes and £80 for 2-hour intensive blocks, with package deals available for multiple bookings. Theory test support, highway code study, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.
IN2GEAR Stafford
Manual and automatic
IN2GEAR offers competitive pricing with beginner packages starting at £199 for 5 hours or £399 for 10 hours, plus block deals up to 40 hours with per-lesson discounts. Pay-as-you-go rates are £42/hour for single lessons, £63 for 1.5 hours, or £82 for 2-hour sessions. Intensive courses can be completed in as little as a week, with motorway lessons available from £45/hour.
Driving Lessons Edinburgh
Manual
Long-established school run by Colin Adam (M.A. Glasgow), offering 2-hour lessons in a new Audi A3 at £50/hour or £500 for a 10-hour block. Refresher and motorway lessons also available, with intensive courses priced at £50/hour for flexible durations.
Shaw Driving School
Manual
28 years' experience delivering patient, relaxed tuition with a refreshing approach that keeps learners confident and eager. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus student discounts available (£38/hour or £360 for 10 hours). All lessons include free theory and hazard perception materials, with Pass Plus, motorway tuition, and intensive courses also on offer.
G-Drive Grimsby Driving School
Manual and automatic
£41/hour for manual lessons or £45/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £390 and £439 respectively. Patient instructors deliver structured lessons, and you'll use your instructor's car for both practice and your test. Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for the full programme.
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.