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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Bentley School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
5-star rated school with an excellent first-time pass rate and 201 customer reviews praising patient, structured teaching. New drivers get their first 10 hours for £340 (saving £40), then £38/hour pay-as-you-go or £355 for a 10-hour block. Established for over 18 years with DBS-checked instructors using the myDriveTime student app.
L-Team Driving School
Manual and automatic
Intensive driving courses with test fees included, from £124 deposit for a 1-day 6-hour course up to £270 for a 5-day 30-hour programme. Standard lessons start at £35/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340 (manual) or £360 (automatic). Beginners get special pricing: 5-hour courses from £160 (manual) or £175 (automatic), designed to get you test-ready as quickly as safely possible.
ROCK Driving Academy
Manual
£40 per hour or £60 for 1.5 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £80. Kieron O'Reilly brings 30 years of customer service experience and over 11 years as a driving instructor, focusing on safe driving for life rather than quick test passes. Free theory test materials and practice website access included, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons available.
Apple Driving School
Manual and automatic
30 years' experience with a single dedicated instructor who adapts teaching methods to suit individual needs, including learners with learning difficulties and those for whom English is a second language. Weekday lessons at £45/hour, £67.50 for 90 minutes, or £90 for 2 hours; weekends £50/hour. Book 20 hours on weekdays for £850.
NC Driving School
Manual and automatic
Founded in 2010 by Nazmul Chowdhury, NC Driving School has built 15 years of experience delivering affordable lessons across multiple areas. Manual lessons start from £32 per hour, automatic from £33, with 10-hour block bookings from £310; test car hire is available on request. Their instructors use a unique teaching method focused on first-time passes, and they're open 8am–10pm daily including weekends.
Golden Driving School
Manual and automatic
19 years' experience with a focus on building solid foundations from lesson one, whether you're a complete beginner or part-trained driver needing test preparation. £35/hour for full-length lessons, plus motorway lessons at £85 for 2 hours, test day car use included at £85, and a refer-a-friend scheme offering £20 cash back or a free lesson per introduction.
Brian's Driving School Glasgow
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with 38 years' experience, particularly welcoming to nervous drivers with one-to-one tuition and a high first-time pass rate. Manual lessons at £44/hour or £420 for 10 hours; automatic lessons at £50/hour or £480 for 10 hours. Motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available.
Amber Driving School
Manual
With 10 years' driving instruction experience plus 18 years as a secondary English teacher, Neil specialises in Maybush test centre routes—teaching from lesson one on roads you'll encounter during your test. All lessons are 2 hours at £40 for single lessons, £39/hour for a 10-hour block, or £38/hour for a 20-hour package. A problem-area tour highlights commonly failed locations and explains what examiners expect, backed by a well above average pass rate.
AMA Driving School
Automatic
Over 15 years' experience with an instructor known for keeping learners calm and reassuring throughout their course. Pass Plus courses available at £150 for 6 hours, with beginner offers including two lessons for the price of one. Instruction also available in Tamil, and door pickup provided in Coventry and Nuneaton.
Drivingly School of Motoring
Manual
4.8-star rated school with multiple students passing first time, including learners starting from ground zero. Instructor Najib Hakimzada is noted for patience and road safety expertise across 24 Google reviews. Intensive courses range from £590 (10 hours) to £2500 (40 hours) with test booking included on packages of 20+ hours; standard block bookings start at £445 for 10 hours or £495 for weekly structured tuition, plus test slot fees from £140–£160 depending on location.
Com'Pass Driving School
Manual
Family-run school with over 35 years' experience and one of Plymouth's largest independent operations. £45/hour for manual lessons, or £420 for a 10-hour block at £42/hour; Pass Plus courses available at £300 (or £280 in your own car). Currently at capacity for intensive courses but standard lessons, advanced driving, and test preparation are available.
Clydeside School Of Motoring
Manual
£46 per hour with a 10-hour block at £440, or flexible 2-hour lessons at £92. Instructors emphasise a relaxed, tailored approach with strong local knowledge, working at your pace whether you're aiming for a quick pass or prefer to take your time.
Wells Driver Training Scotland
Manual
Run by Sam Wells, an instructor with 15 years' experience across Scotland, London and Kent who specialises in nervous pupils and keeps lessons light-hearted and fun. £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block; 2-hour lessons at £70 offer the best value. Intensive courses from £1000 (25 hours with some experience) or £1600 (40 hours for beginners) include a test day lesson and use of the school car for your test.
Look After Learners
Manual
Instructor since 2002 with 6 years' experience training driving instructors at the AA. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door pickup, pictorial handouts after each lesson, and a free mock test service. £30/hour, £44 for 1.5 hours, or £58 for 2 hours; block deals from £174 for 6 hours up to £699 for 25 hours (paid in advance).
Daniel's Driving School
Automatic
Specialises in automatic driving lessons for nervous learners, those exchanging non-UK licences, and post-test confidence building on motorways and in adverse conditions. £50 per hour for 2-hour lessons in a well-equipped Hyundai Ioniq with dual controls. Also offers theory test training, mock tests, and defensive driving courses.
Driving Force
Manual
First-time pass rate well above the national average with one-to-one instruction tailored to each learner's pace. £45/hour or £450 for 10 hours, with 2-hour lessons at £90 and intensive courses available. Door-to-door pickup from home, work, or college included.
Katherine's Driving School
Manual
Certified driving nerves specialist with training since 2006, offering a relaxed and patient approach to learners with anxieties about driving. £52/hour or £500 for a 10-hour block, with student discounts available (£50/hour with NUS card). Flexible 1.5 and 2-hour sessions with door-to-door pick-up and no back-to-back lessons.
Quick-Pass
Manual and automatic
Competitive pricing with a £20 trial hour for beginners and block deals that save money: £34/hour for manual lessons or £35/hour for automatic, dropping to £33/hour with a 10-hour block at £330. Pass-Plus courses start from £210, and motorway tuition is available at £40/hour.
Able 2 Drive School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Two instructors with combined 50+ years' experience, including Jon Ford who's a beloved figure in the local community. New drivers get £150 for the first four hours, with standard lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. They use older, simple-control cars to match what new drivers will actually drive, plus motorway lessons available at £43/hour for newly qualified drivers.
Rebel Driving School
Automatic
Rebel Driving School specializes in automatic lessons with both male and female instructors across Cheltenham. Pricing starts from £45/hour for standard lessons, with a 10-hour block at £450, plus specialized motorway training (£210 for 3 hours) and assessment lessons (£50/hour) to evaluate your readiness for test day.
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.