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.
- £39
- average price
- 4,047
- driving schools
- 11,254
- independent instructors
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- test centre
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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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Manchester Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Holloway Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
St. John's Wood Driving School
Automatic
All lessons are a minimum of 2 hours one-to-one in automatic cars, with block booking discounts from £440 for 10 hours down to £1,640 for 40 hours. Test day car rental is available for £240–£270 depending on test time and location, plus a Pass Plus course at £400 for 6 hours to build confidence on motorways after you pass.
ASM Driving Schools
Manual and automatic
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.
Focus On Driving
Manual
£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.
Vogue Driving School
Manual
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.
Ideal Driving Schools
Manual and automatic
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.
NK Automatic Driving School
Automatic
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.
PDW Driving
Manual and automatic
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.
Maximus Driving
Manual and automatic
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.
Blackbulls Driving School
Manual and automatic
£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.
Solo School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
AutoGo
Automatic
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.
Ladies First Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Emerging Left
Manual and automatic
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.
Learners Club
Manual and automatic
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.
Whizz Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Nayland Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Royal School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Anglia Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
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.