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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myDrive Loughborough

myDrive Loughborough

Manual and automatic

4.7(113)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Experienced instructor with a track record of first-time passes and strong five-star reviews praising both teaching quality and approachability. Lessons start at £38/hour weekdays or £360 for a 10-hour block, with weekend and evening rates at £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours. Minimum 2-hour lessons with flexible scheduling and new cars provided.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
24 Brush Dr, Loughborough LE11 1LTView school
Intensive Driving Courses Cardiff

Intensive Driving Courses Cardiff

Manual and automatic

4.7(111)
12hrs for £569

30+ years of experience delivering intensive driving courses across Cardiff and the Valleys, with both male and female instructors available. 12-hour courses from £569 (manual) or £584 (automatic), and 18-hour beginner packages at £776 (manual) or £816 (automatic)—all one-to-one with no car sharing. Rated 'Excellent' on 111 reviews, with learners praising the relaxed, patient teaching style and free theory training included.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
The Gate, Business Centre, Keppoch St, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3JWView school
Drive Confident Driving

Drive Confident Driving

Automatic

4.7(109)
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

Intensive course specialists with flexible options ranging from 12 to 38 hours, all including test fees and home/work pickup. £42/hour for standard lessons or £410 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £330.

Intensive
10 Chatsworth Ave, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 2UQView school
Anglia School of Motoring

Anglia School of Motoring

Manual

4.7(97)
From £38/hr

Grade A instructors with over 35 years of combined experience, backed by 4.7-star reviews on Google with multiple first-time pass testimonials. £38 per hour for manual lessons, or £85 for 2-hour sessions; motorway lessons available at £85 for 2 hours. Founded in 1986, this family-run school picks you up and drops you off at your chosen location, with Pass Plus courses also available.

Female Instructors
76 All Saints Way, West Bromwich B71 1REView school
1st Mile Automatic Driving Tuition

1st Mile Automatic Driving Tuition

Automatic

4.7(90)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Specialising in automatic driving lessons since 2005, Vladimir brings 20 years of experience and a calm, structured approach tailored to your learning style. Rated 4.7 on Google with 90 reviews, 90-minute lessons are £60 weekdays or £65 evenings/weekends (equivalent to £40–£43 per hour), with discounted block bookings available.

EveningsWeekends
12 Wensum Valley Cl, Norwich NR6 5DJView school
Learn Driving UK

Learn Driving UK

Manual and automatic

4.7(84)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Multi-location school with an impressive 4.97 average rating across 1,418 reviews. Lessons start from £35/hour with 10-hour block deals at £330, and mock tests available at select locations. Focus on building safe, confident drivers rather than just test passes, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson slots and a 48-hour cancellation policy.

Harrogate HG2 0QHView school
Pass Faster

Pass Faster

Manual and automatic

4.7(77)
From £25/hr10hrs for £645

Specialising in intensive driving courses across the UK, Pass Faster guarantees a practical test within 4 weeks and theory test within 2 weeks—often as early as next week. Courses start from £250 (10 hours at £64.50/hour) with free home or work pickup, flexible scheduling from one week to three months, and payment plans available through Klarna and ClearPay. Nervous drivers and those seeking motorway tuition benefit from their focus on building confidence alongside test preparation.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
90 Victoria Ave E, Blackley, Manchester M9 6HFView school
Go For It Driving School

Go For It Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(70)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

528 five-star reviews highlight instructors like Suhur Ahmed and Tanvir, praised for patience, clear explanations, and building confident drivers rather than just test-passers. Manual lessons from £37/hour (£36 for students) or £360 for 10-hour blocks; automatic from £39/hour with 10-hour blocks at £380. New learners get 3 free hours when purchasing the first 3.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
5 Vernon Dr, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2XYView school
The Driving School South West

The Driving School South West

Manual and automatic

4.7(67)
From £44/hr3hrs for £126Save £6

£44 per hour or block deals from £126 for 3 hours, with intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available. Flexible options across both manual and automatic lessons mean you can choose the pace and transmission type that suits your learning style.

Intensive
32 St. Marys Park, Paignton TQ4 7DBView school
Paul's Automatic Driving School

Paul's Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.7(67)
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Specialising in automatic driving lessons since 2010, Paul offers flexible pay-as-you-go or block booking options at £50/hour, with a 10-hour block at £480 representing the best value. Test day car hire is available for £100 (tests after 10am), and refresher lessons at £60/hour cater to drivers switching from manual or rebuilding confidence after a break.

Test car available
201 Paddock Rd, Basingstoke RG22 6QGView school
Naz Driving School

Naz Driving School

Manual

4.7(66)
From £35/hr10hrs for £375

4.5-star rated instructor with 2,564 reviews, offering manual lessons at £35/hour for first-time learners (10-hour block at £375) or £40/hour for experienced drivers. Motorway and test preparation lessons also available, with intro lessons exclusive to new students.

19 Blackberry Terrace, Southampton SO14 0EEView school
Cherry Driving School

Cherry Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(62)
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £380

Established over 30 years ago, this school offers flexible lessons tailored to your learning style with both male and female instructors available. Pay as you go at £40/hour or save with a 10-hour block at £380, plus an introductory offer of £75 for your first two hours. They also provide test rescue mini courses, refresher lessons, theory support, and Pass Plus training for post-test drivers.

Female Instructors
33 Minster Dr, Cherry Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4LRView school
Oscar Driving School

Oscar Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(61)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Operating since 2013, this school offers flexible intensive courses ranging from 3 to 12 days, with prices from £540 for a quick 3-day retest prep up to £1440 for extended 12-day courses. Standard 10-hour blocks start at £390 for manual lessons, with a special introductory offer of £50 for 2 hours when booking a 40-hour bundle for beginners.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
25 Meaden Hill, Headington, Oxford OX3 9QLView school
G's Driving School

G's Driving School

Manual

4.7(61)
From £36/hr20hrs for £700Save £20

Registered since 2006 with consistently high first-time pass rates, this instructor knows every local test route and DVSA centre across the area. Lessons at £36–£38 per hour, or save with block deals from £176 for 5 hours up to £700 for 20 hours; students get £35/hour. Free theory test support and Pass Plus courses (from £235) are included, plus a test day package at £95–£105.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
22 Acfold Rd, Birmingham B20 1HDView school
A P Driving School

A P Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(59)
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Over 10 years' experience with a patient, understanding instructor who focuses on building confidence for test day. £40 per lesson or £375 for 10 lessons, with test car hire available at £95 plus a 1-hour lesson.

Test car available
115 Halfway St, Sidcup DA15 8BYView school
YOLO Motoring Academy

YOLO Motoring Academy

Manual and automatic

4.7(59)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Block booking discounts available with manual lessons from £37/hour or £350 for 10 hours, and automatic lessons from £40/hour. Motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and mock tests on request, with a focus on understanding the 'what, when, and why' behind safe driving decisions.

27 Runnymede, Ryhope Colliery, Sunderland SR2 0BJView school
Nida's Driving School

Nida's Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(53)89% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

89% pass rate—significantly above the national average of 48%. Single lessons from £35/hour or 10-hour blocks from £330, with intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours (£515–£2,335). Patient, supportive instructors focus on building confidence and safe driving habits through calm, professional instruction.

Intensive
Stockport Road Manchester, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2RFView school
Aspiration Driving School

Aspiration Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(47)
From £40/hr10hrs for £369Save £31

Independent school focused on high pass rates through quality tuition rather than volume, meaning no wasted test attempts or unnecessary lessons. £40/hour or £369 for the first 10 hours, with block deals up to 30 hours at £1,049. Backed by a unique triple warranty including a free refresher lesson within two years of passing, a money-back guarantee, and a Pass Promise for nervous drivers.

Intensive
29 Ascot Cl, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 9QXView school
Driving School Wirral

Driving School Wirral

Manual and automatic

4.7(44)90% pass rate
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

90% of business comes from recommendations, reflecting excellent pass rates and a team trained to exacting standards. Owner Carol Hetherington is an instructor trainer with over 10 years' experience; the school also includes Caitlin Godfrey, an instructor trainer specialising in learners with specific learning needs. Double lessons cost £76–£80, or save with a 5-lesson block package at £360–£380; evening and weekend lessons incur a £2 surcharge.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Unit 12, Start Yard, 108 Church St, Birkenhead CH41 5JAView school
Andrew Usher Driving School

Andrew Usher Driving School

Manual

4.7(43)
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Grade A instructor with 20 years' experience and over 35,000 hours of logged instruction time, known for client-centred learning that builds confidence in new and inexperienced drivers. £39/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with student and NHS discounts at £37/hour; intensive courses available over 2-30 days depending on experience level.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
1st Floor, Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HJView 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