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

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Flying Pass

Flying Pass

3.7(12)
From £40/hr

Students consistently praise the calm, positive teaching style and clear explanations that build confidence behind the wheel. At £40 per hour, lessons include a personal progress record book to track your development toward test readiness.

Manual
Opal Wy, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 7ZPView school
Martin Regan

Martin Regan

3.7(6)
From £30/hr10hrs for £290Save £10

20-year veteran instructor with a highly graded status and experience teaching learners from 17 to 83. Lessons in a Ford Focus at £30/hour or £290 for a 10-hour block, with a female instructor option available if preferred.

ManualFemale Instructors
15 Faringdon Rd, Plymouth PL4 9EPView school
Christchurch Automatic Driving School

Christchurch Automatic Driving School

3.7(3)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Institute of Advanced Motorists accredited instructors with over 20 years' experience, specialising in automatic driving lessons and motorway confidence. £37.50 per hour, or £350 for 10 hours and £690 for 20 hours, with intensive courses available for those in a hurry to pass.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
10 Sydney Rd, Christchurch BH23 2HXView school
Sandy Hillan Driving School

Sandy Hillan Driving School

3.7(3)
From £35/hr10hrs for £325Save £25

£35/hour or £325 for a 10-hour block with a Grade A instructor who specialises in learners with anxiety, autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and hearing difficulties. Patient, hands-off teaching style that builds confidence quickly, backed by consistently strong reviews and high pass rates across all abilities.

ManualAutomatic
14 Grougar Dr, Kilmarnock KA3 1ULView school
Pro-Motion Driving School

Pro-Motion Driving School

3.7(3)
From £30/hr

£30/hour for standard lessons, or £45 for 1.5 hours and £55 for 2 hours. Instructor trained with the AA Driving School brings professional experience to learner tuition, refresher courses for motorways and roundabouts, and Pass Plus courses at £165. Testimonials highlight patience and confidence-building, particularly for nervous drivers and those struggling with specific skills like roundabout navigation.

Manual
14 Callum Dr, Dumfries DG1 3FSView school
Panache Driving School

Panache Driving School

3.7(3)
From £38/hr10hrs for £365Save £15

Single-instructor school offering flexible lesson lengths at £38/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £365 and test day car usage for £85. Mark provides one, 1.5, and two-hour lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with intensive courses available on request.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
6 Brunswick Mews, Maidstone ME16 0ZAView school
Hughes School of Motoring

Hughes School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

A patient instructor with a very high first-time pass rate, offering 1-to-1 tuition tailored to each learner's pace and ability. Standard lessons are £45/hour or £85 for two hours, with block deals starting at £420 for 10 lessons—a significant saving for beginners. Flexible pickup points and a focus on building confidence mean you'll learn not just to pass the test, but to drive safely for life.

Manual
1 Winchester Rd, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8QQView school
Rossett Driving School

Rossett Driving School

3.7(3)
From £46/hr10hrs for £420Save £40

Grade A instructor in the top 6% of the UK, offering £46/hour standard lessons or £420 for a block of 10 (£42/hour). Specialises in building confident drivers beyond test requirements, with dedicated motorway lessons at £110 for 2 hours and Pass Plus courses available to help reduce insurance premiums.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Lavister Walks, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0GAView school
andiesL's School of Motoring

andiesL's School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
54 Meeting Ln, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2RAView school
SLS Driving School

SLS Driving School

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £380Save £70

Stephen Smith focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test passes, with a friendly teaching style that puts learners at ease. First 10 hours cost £380 (normally £45/hour or £90 for two hours), with subsequent 10-hour blocks at £400. Pickup and dropoff available from home, school, college or work, plus test day support including a one-hour pre-test settling session.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
8 Fordell Way, Inverkeithing KY11 1PWView school
Horrell's School of Motoring

Horrell's School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Grade A instructor Adam Horrell specialises in nervous learners and anxiety behind the wheel, using modern teaching techniques to make lessons enjoyable rather than a chore. Standard lessons are £45/hour or £65 for 1.5 hours, with a 10.5-hour block at £440. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available, plus off-road tuition at 16 through the Devon Driver's Centre.

Manual
29 Hamilton Dr, Newton Abbot TQ12 2TLView school
Helen's Driving School

Helen's Driving School

3.7(3)
From £45/hr

Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons are £45/hour in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions, with flexible scheduling including weekends and collection from home, work, or college. Her calm, patient approach and excellent pass rate make her particularly suited to learners who need extra reassurance.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
61 Pitman Cl, Basingstoke RG22 6LUView school
Beacon Driver Training

Beacon Driver Training

3.7(3)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Family-run school with over 20 years' experience, staffed entirely by Grade A instructors across multiple generations. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £74 and 3-hour blocks at £111. Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £270) can help reduce insurance premiums.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
58 Beaconsfield Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 3BBView school
Drive247 Oxford

Drive247 Oxford

3.7(3)92% pass rate
From £35/hr

92% first-time pass rate with pupils averaging just 26 hours to pass, well below the national average of 48 hours. All instructors are rated 4.5 out of 5 and know local test routes inside out. Lessons start from £35 per hour, with intensive courses available to get you passed in as little as one week; you'll also receive free driving manuals, theory training, and test route videos.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
48 Hollow Way, Oxford OX4 2NHView school
BDC Driving School

BDC Driving School

3.7
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Grade A instructor with 45+ years' experience since 1979, holding RoSPA Gold and IAM RoadSmart membership. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Students consistently praise Alfie's patience and teaching style, with several reporting first-time passes and significantly boosted confidence on the road.

ManualIntensive
46 Connaught Way, Billericay CM12 0UNView school
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

3.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient teaching style suited to nervous learners and complete beginners alike. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus semi-intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours. Learn in a modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid with dual controls, sat-nav, and reverse camera.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Grove Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4UGView school
Dom's Driving School

Dom's Driving School

3.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Over 30 years' experience with a trilingual instructor fluent in Spanish and Italian, making this school particularly valuable for international drivers relocating to the UK. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £385 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £45/hour or £425 for 10 hours. Specialises in refresher courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus lessons.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Spanish, Italian
45 Steeplestone Cl, London N18 1JHView school
MustPass

MustPass

3.7
From £43/hr10hrs for £405Save £25

Patient with nervous learners and first-timers, with an excellent pass rate across hundreds of satisfied students. Automatic lessons from £43/hour or £405 for 10 hours, with intensive courses including test car hire from £500 for 10 hours. Pick-up and drop-off included, no hidden charges.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Vaughan Rd, Bowen Rd, Harrow HA1 4DDView school
Beltin Start School of Motoring

Beltin Start School of Motoring

3.6(17)
From £45/hr

NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and weekends), with 1.5-2 hour weekend options available. Door-to-door service in a modern Citroën C3 with dual controls.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
street WN1 2AYView school
Karen's School of Motoring

Karen's School of Motoring

3.6
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Multi-location Essex school with intensive courses ranging from 10 to 50 hours, plus flexible accelerated options at up to 4 hours per week. Manual lessons from £35/hour (£330 for 10-hour blocks with new student discount), automatic from £38/hour (£360 for 10-hour blocks); intensive courses include test day and start at £500 for 10 hours. Patient, qualified instructors teach in modern dual-control vehicles and aim to build safe, confident drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Hawkesbury Rd, Canvey Island SS8 0EXView 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