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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Ethos Driving School

Ethos Driving School

Manual

4.6(80)
From £37/hr10hrs for £330Save £40

£37/hour for manual lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block—with a student discount bringing hourly rates down to £35. Ethos emphasizes intensive courses designed to keep learners fully engaged and progressing through each stage with clarity, backed by local test-route knowledge and personalised feedback for every session.

Intensive
Grandale St, Manchester M14 5WGView school
17 Plus Driving School

17 Plus Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(74)
From £39/hr

Operating since 1984, 17 Plus brings 37 years of driver training expertise to Norfolk with a team of male and female instructors, many holding advanced driving qualifications. Lessons start at £36/hour for complete beginners (normally £39/hour), with 2-hour options available for better value, plus free theory and hazard perception training included. Client-centred coaching methods and one-to-one tuition create a relaxed learning environment designed for first-time passes.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
41 Billing Cl, Norwich NR6 7ELView school
A Level Driving School

A Level Driving School

Manual

4.6(71)90% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Family-run for over 25 years with a Grade A instructor (Lee) and Grade B instructor (Britt), both known for building confident drivers. 90% pass rate, £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, plus first 3 lessons at £100 for beginners. Lessons taught in a brand new BMW 1 Series with reverse cameras and parking sensors.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
10 Fairview Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4GWView school
Eze Driving Tuition

Eze Driving Tuition

Manual

4.6(65)
From £40/hr

Grade A instructor specialising in nervous drivers of all ages, offering one-on-one lessons structured at your pace to build confidence and test success. £40 per hour with door-to-door pickup and dropoff, plus theory test support included.

EveningsWeekends
5 Weir Rd, Hanwood, Shrewsbury SY5 8JZView school
Lloyds Driving School

Lloyds Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(64)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

One of the largest and longest-established multi-instructor driving schools in the region, with over 25 years' experience and consistently high pass rates. Standard lessons cost £40 per hour or £60 for 1.5 hours, with 10-hour blocks at £390 (automatic available at £380 for 10 hours), plus refresher courses at £280 for 7 hours. Multiple instructors with local knowledge cover all test centres, and nervous driver courses are also available.

Intensive
87 Main St, Swanland, Hull HU14 3QPView school
ASK School of Motoring

ASK School of Motoring

Manual

4.6(58)
From £45/hr12hrs for £530Save £10

Instructors with over 20 years' experience working at your individual pace to build confidence from day one. All lessons are 2 hours long at £45/hour, with a 6-hour block for £270 or 12-hour block for £530; test car hire including a pre-test lesson costs £100. Assessment drives available at £60/hour to check readiness before your test.

Test car available
Milton Rd W, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 1GBView school
Devon Automatic

Devon Automatic

Automatic

4.6(52)
From £44/hr40hrs for £1,700Save £60

Specialises in intensive automatic driving courses across Exeter and Newton Abbot, with flexible options ranging from 10 to 50 hours. A 40-hour course costs £1,700, or choose shorter blocks like 10 hours for £440; double lessons are available at £100. Home pick-up and drop-off included on most courses, plus open 7 days a week to fit around busy schedules.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
36 Shelley Ave, Torquay TQ1 4PFView school
TPL Driving School

TPL Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(44)
From £42/hr40hrs for £1,742

Run by Terry Pegg, a former Army Combat Medic with 24 years of service who's been instructing since 2014, this school specialises in nervous and unconfident learners, including those with learning disabilities. Only 2-hour lesson slots are offered (£42–£47/hour depending on time and transmission type), with a 40-hour semi-intensive course at £1,742 (manual) or £1,862 (automatic, both including test fee). Parents can observe lessons, and Pass Plus courses are available at £45/hour.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
16 Chepstow Cl, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4SAView school
Matt Robinson Driving School

Matt Robinson Driving School

Manual

4.6(31)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Specialises in nervous drivers and offers tailored lessons focused on your specific weak points rather than wasting time on skills you've already mastered. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses, mock tests, and motorway driving lessons also available. Pick-up and drop-off included throughout the area.

Intensive
20 Tintern Grove, Stockport SK1 4DSView school
Sutton Driving School

Sutton Driving School

Manual

4.6(29)
From £44.50/hr10hrs for £375Save £70

Grade A instructor with 17 years' experience and a 4.6-star rating from 29 pupils. Lessons from £40/hour (early bird rates from £40), or £375 for a 10-hour block booking; test car hire available for £100. Known for creating a calm, relaxed atmosphere that appeals particularly to nervous beginners.

Female InstructorsTest car available
12 Romilly Cl, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B76 2TNView school
Passport Driving School

Passport Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(28)
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £360

£37/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic). Rated 5/5 based on 121 reviews, the school specialises in learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, with one instructor trained in tailored methods for additional support. Intensive courses available from £45/hour, plus Pass Plus courses and theory test preparation.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
7 Briarsyde, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SLView school
REBAL Driving School

REBAL Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(25)
From £38/hr

Known for turning nervous drivers into confident test-passers, this instructor uses progress-tracking apps and detailed learning booklets to keep you on course. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient, flexible teaching. Lessons from £38/hour for both manual and automatic, with assessment lessons, theory test support, and night-time driving tuition also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
124 Lower Birches Way, Rugeley WS15 1GBView school
Crown School of Motoring

Crown School of Motoring

Manual

4.6(21)98% pass rate
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

Run by Alison since 2006 with Armed Forces training background at Leconfield, achieving a 98% first-time pass rate through intensive, individually structured courses. £38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Two instructors (both female) use Ford Ecosports with dual controls, prioritising safety and confidence-building from lesson one.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
1A Sandholme, Market Weighton, York YO43 3NDView school
Drivesafe

Drivesafe

Manual

4.6(19)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Instructor since 1999 with 25+ years' experience, focusing on first-time passes through flexible, enjoyable lessons tailored to each learner. £40/hour or £190 for 5 hours and £370 for 10 hours, with refresher and motorway lessons also available. No car sharing on any lesson.

Co, 16 Innisfayle Park, Antrim, Lisburn BT28 2ASView school
PH Driving School

PH Driving School

Manual

4.6(11)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Instructor Paul specializes in building confidence with a track record of first-time passes, including students who struggled with previous instructors. Lessons cost £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with test day preparation and car use included at £74. Free Theory Test Pro access and progress tracking via app help you stay on track throughout your learning journey.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
14 Alder Rd, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough PE7 8BXView school
Bexley Intensive Driving Courses

Bexley Intensive Driving Courses

Manual

4.6(11)
10hrs for £950

Multiple five-star reviews highlight Ben's calm, patient teaching style and ability to rebuild confidence after failed tests, one student passed first time with no faults after switching instructors mid-course. Intensive courses from 10 to 40 hours (£950–£2,600) include test booking, car hire on test day, and collection/drop-off, with courses starting within 2 weeks and tailored around your schedule.

IntensiveTest car available
13 Glebelands, Dartford DA1 4RYView school
SMS Driving School Automatic

SMS Driving School Automatic

Automatic

4.6(11)80% pass rate
From £43.50/hr10hrs for £425Save £10

Over 80% first-time pass rate with free mock practical tests that give learners a 40% better chance of passing. BSM-trained instructor offering automatic lessons at £43.50/hour (£42.50 for 10-hour blocks), plus intensive courses from £2,000 for 40 hours over 2 weeks. Student and NHS discounts available, with test day packages including practice and drop-off from £125.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Upper Shaftesbury Ave, Southampton SO17 3RUView school
Davies Driving School

Davies Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6(10)
From £40/hr3hrs for £110Save £10

Advanced Driver instructor offering flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour, with all sessions delivered as 90-minute blocks (£60 each). The starter package provides 3 hours for £110, and active students get free access to Theory Test Pro plus Pass Plus courses available.

63 Newton Ln, Darlington DL3 9EZView school
Buckland Driving School

Buckland Driving School

Automatic

4.6(10)
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

Specialises in nervous, shy and unconfident learners with a female instructor who uses coaching techniques to build confidence and achieve high pass rates. Automatic lessons at £50/hour (or £450 for 10 hours), plus disability support through partnerships with Plymouth Mobility Centre and Cornwall Mobility. Test car hire available for £100, including a one-hour warm-up session before your test.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Harford Rd, Ivybridge PL21 0ASView school
Best Driver Training

Best Driver Training

Manual

4.6(10)
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Family-run school with over 30 years' experience and a track record of teaching 10,000+ students, known for supporting nervous drivers and building confidence from the first lesson. Intensive training packages start from £55 per hour, with standard hourly rates from £45 and block discounts available. Off-road practice area at HQ, door-to-door service in the Barnstaple area, and specialist support for learners with physical and mental health needs.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
1 Enterprise Road, Barnstaple EX31 3YBView 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