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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A Class Learners

A Class Learners

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £27/hr10hrs for £260Save £10

Over 200 pass pictures and videos showcase consistently high first-time pass rates from this school's experienced instructors. Manual lessons start at £27/hour (£260 for 10 hours), automatic at £28/hour (£270 for 10 hours), with test car hire available for £90-£100. Instructors know local test routes for Goodmayes and Barking inside out, helping learners pass on their first attempt.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Tomswood Hill, Ilford IG6 2QPView school
Delta1 Driving School

Delta1 Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

New learners get £185 for the first 5 hours on manual or £195 on automatic, then £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block. Free local pickup and no car sharing on all lessons, plus no surcharges for evening or weekend bookings. Motorway training and Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Sundale Ave, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8RYView school
Black Cat Driving School

Black Cat Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

15 years' experience with a high pass rate, offering one-to-one lessons for complete beginners and experienced drivers alike. Two-hour sessions at £40/hour, or block book 10 hours for £380 and save £20.

Seacott House, Pike's Hill, Lanner, Falmouth TR11 3JRView school
1st Stop Driving Tuition

1st Stop Driving Tuition

Manual

4.8
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

Grade A instructor Jon Rich trained by BSM and experienced with major UK driving schools, now running an independent operation that combines professional standards with personalised pupil-centred teaching. Specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, conducting lessons in two-hour blocks to maximise road time and confidence-building. £45/hour or £420 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests, Pass Plus courses, and motorway lessons also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
5 Chuzzlewit Dr, Chelmsford CM1 4XQView school
Eton Driving School

Eton Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £49/hr10hrs for £470Save £20

Instructor with 35 years' professional driving experience across national and international transport, bringing real-world expertise to learner training. Standard 2-hour lessons at £49/hour, reduced to £47/hour when booking 10 or more hours, with loyalty discounts for bulk bookings and Pass Plus courses. First lesson includes a full assessment to tailor future tuition to your needs.

Bellsfield Court, 21 Bell Ln, Eton Wick, Windsor SL4 6JRView school
Begin Driving

Begin Driving

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £39/hr9hrs for £351

All lessons are 1.5 hours, a duration research shows optimises learning and retention without mental fatigue. £62 per lesson or £351 for a 9-hour block (£39/hour), with access to Theory Test Pro, a student app, and mock tests with different instructors to simulate test conditions. Consistently praised in reviews for patient, supportive instruction across a team of instructors.

Female InstructorsTest car available
32 Wallis Ave, Eastbourne BN23 6LRView school
Friends Driving School

Friends Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40 per hour or £380 for 10 hours, with no extra charge for evening or weekend lessons. Specialises in short-notice test bookings and semi-intensive courses tailored to your pace, plus Pass Plus courses for motorway confidence and insurance discounts. Door-to-door pickup from home or work, fully dual-controlled cars, and refresher courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Lewisham Way, London SE13 7EHView school
CPDL - Carlos P Driving Lessons

CPDL - Carlos P Driving Lessons

Automatic

4.8
From £38/hrBlock bookings available

Established since 2007 with a focus on building confidence across diverse driving situations. £38/hour for automatic lessons, or £33/hour when booking blocks; students and NHS staff receive £28/hour. Multilingual instruction in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish, plus specialist support for learners with dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Speaks Portuguese, French, Spanish
48 Hutton Grove, London N12 8DTView school
Greenlight School of Motoring

Greenlight School of Motoring

Automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching in a Vauxhall Corsa electric car. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 6-hour package at £230 and a day-of-test package at £120. Free access to Theory Test Pro and the TotalDrive app for managing bookings and tracking progress.

Test car available
38 Sunningdale Cl, London SE28 8QRView school
Driving College

Driving College

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £325Save £25

Grade A instructors with competitive pricing starting at £30 for your first lesson, then £35 per hour for manual or automatic, with a special offer of £290 for the first 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 20 to 30 hours (£650–£975), and test car hire costs £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
7 Epsom Rd, London E10 6ESView school
Cardiff School of Motoring

Cardiff School of Motoring

Manual

4.8
From £37.50/hrBlock bookings available

Former London Fire Brigade and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service driver with 16 years of emergency vehicle experience and IAM RoadSmart membership. Standard lessons at £37.50/hour, or £300/month for one 2-hour lesson weekly (plus a free lesson in months with 5 weeks). Intensive courses from £1,125 (30 hours over 5 days) to £1,800 (50 hours over 10 days), with free theory test prep included.

Intensive
32 Norton Ave, Birchgrove, Cardiff CF14 4AJView school
1st Driving School

1st Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(417)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £390

5-star rated school across multiple review platforms with instructors praised for correcting bad habits and building confidence quickly. Introductory offer at £65 for a 2-hour beginner lesson, or 10 hours from £390. Free access to Theory Test Pro app for all pupils, plus manual, automatic, and motorway lessons available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
1 Hanley St, Nottingham NG1 5BLView school

Kent Intensive Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(287)70% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Specialising in intensive driving courses with a 70% pass rate, well above the national average of 49%. Instructors bring 25+ years of combined experience and tailor lessons to local test routes, with assessment lessons at £40 and courses from £400 (10 hours manual) to £1,680 (40 hours manual). Both male and female instructors available, plus Pass Plus courses for post-test motorway training.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
34 Northleigh Cl, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9RPView school
Bravo Driving School

Bravo Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(264)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Bravo operates across three locations with no surcharges for evening or weekend lessons, seven days a week. Standard lessons start at £40/hour in Gloucester (£42 in Stroud and Cheltenham), with 10-hour blocks at £390–£410. Intensive courses range from 15-hour Test Boosters (£725–£850) to 40-hour Start to Finish packages (£1,750–£1,995) that include theory and practical test fees plus free online theory training.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Tuffley Ave, Gloucester GL1 5NAView school
Pass Driving School

Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(238)
From £37/hr10hrs for £340Save £30

Over 16 years as the largest family-run independent driving school in the area, with 11,925 passes and an average of 30–35 hours to test standard. £37/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block deals from £175 for 5 hours or £340 for 10 hours, plus a beginner's pack at £99 for the first 4 lessons. Instructors focus on teaching safe, courteous driving for life rather than just passing the test.

12A Greenhill Rd, Herne Bay CT6 7PNView school
Huddersfield School of Motoring

Huddersfield School of Motoring

Automatic

4.7(236)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Operating since 1996, this school emphasises high pass rates and structured lessons tailored to individual learning pace. One hour lessons from £40, or block book 10 hours for £390 (saving £10); two-hour lessons are available at £80 and research shows learners progress faster with longer sessions.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Trinity St, Huddersfield HD1 4DSView school
Ansar School of Motoring

Ansar School of Motoring

Manual

4.7(183)
From £35/hr5hrs for £150Save £25

Nearly 20 years' experience teaching nervous and anxious drivers to build confidence behind the wheel. £35/hour or save with block deals from £150 for 5 lessons up to £900 for 30 lessons; intensive courses also available at £1,300 including test car hire. Mock tests, theory support, and Pass Plus courses help you prepare thoroughly for test day.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
108 Lozells St, Lozells, Birmingham B19 2ATView school
A-Pass Driving School

A-Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(147)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Money-back guarantee if you're unhappy with your lesson, plus 24 years of experience delivering calm, supportive instruction. £37.50/hour for standard lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block (saving £15), with flexible scheduling and test route familiarisation as your test date approaches.

EveningsWeekends
1 Gladiator Cl, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6LSView school
ESA Driving School

ESA Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(133)
From £42/hr

ESA Driving School offers automatic and manual lessons at £42/hour, with fast pass intensive courses available for learners at all stages, from complete beginners to test-ready drivers. The school provides a range of flexible options including refresher lessons and supports learners through every step of their driving journey.

Intensive
5 Wooler Ave, Beeston, Leeds LS11 7NEView school
JM Driving School

JM Driving School

Manual

4.7(117)
From £33.50/hr10hrs for £330Save £5

15 years' experience teaching structured, goal-focused lessons with a coaching approach designed to build independent driving before test day. £35/hour for standard daytime lessons, or save with block deals from £330 for 10 hours up to £1,320 for 40 hours. Door-to-door service and Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
11 Spencer Pl, Leeds LS7 4DQView 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