Driving Lessons in United Kingdom
- £39
- average price
- 4,060
- driving schools
- 11,374
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in United Kingdom by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
McBride Driving Tuition
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 schools and instructors in United Kingdom
Passmaster Driving Tuition
Over 30 years of experience with excellent first-time pass rates across South Cheshire and North Staffordshire. £38 per hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses available for qualified drivers.
Learner One
Learner One has built its reputation on competitive rates starting from £35 per hour, with block booking discounts on 5, 10, 15 and 20-hour packages. Flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5 or 2 hours) mean you can find a format that suits your schedule, with no extra charge for evenings or weekends. One-to-one instruction is tailored to your ability, and the driving school manager is always available if you have questions.
Ian's Driving School Oswestry
I.A.M Advanced Instructor with 23 years' experience and former AA driving school trainer, focusing on developing safe, confident drivers beyond test standard. Standard 1.5-hour lessons at £57 or £375 for a 10-hour block; hourly rates from £42 for test-ready practice.

Start-2-Drive Automatic-Medway
Automatic-only driving school with flexible pricing: £50/hour for standard lessons, £90 for 2-hour sessions, or £430 for a 10-hour block (Monday–Friday). Intensive courses range from 6 to 48 hours (£330–£2,400), designed to get you test-ready in as little as 2 weeks, with test car hire available at competitive rates depending on your test centre.
1st Stop School of Motoring
£37.50/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (students £36.50/hour or £360), plus 20 and 30-hour intensive courses from £750. Family-run for over 22 years with an exceptional pass rate well above the national average, backed by Trustpilot's 'Excellent' rating and glowing reviews praising instructor Jason's calm, patient teaching style. Pass Plus courses also available to boost confidence after passing your test.
GP Driving School
Flexible pricing from £38/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £57 manual, £60 auto) with substantial block discounts—10 hours costs £360–£380, and 30-hour packages drop to £1,000–£1,060. One instructor offers BTEC in Driving Science accreditation, a structured qualification addressing risk assessment and road safety for younger drivers, taught alongside standard practical lessons.

Graham Lowe's Driving School
Grade A instructor, only 7% of instructors achieve this highest grade. £48/hour for 2-hour lessons or £470 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from £907 (Test Booster, 15 hours) to £1,702 (Semi-Intensive, 30 hours, the school's most popular option). All courses include test fees and access to the LDC learning hub.

Corsa U Can
Two instructors with 18 years' experience each, known for putting nervous learners at ease with a relaxed, productive approach that gets straight into practical driving rather than lengthy theory talk. Manual lessons from £36/hour or £340 for 10 hours; automatic lessons from £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with Pass Plus courses also available.
Driving Style
Specialist in teaching learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, asperger's, dyspraxia, and deaf students (BSL certified level 1, 2 & 3). One-to-one lessons at £35/hour, £51 for 1.5 hours, or £68 for 2 hours, with mini-intensive courses available for students who've passed their theory test and have previous driving experience.
Clapham Driving School
Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new drivers or £430 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses available at £286. The school emphasises quality instruction over cheap alternatives, confident that fewer lessons are needed to reach test standard.

Automatic Driving Lesson - Local Driving Instructor
Budget-friendly automatic driving lessons starting at just £35 for 50 minutes, with block deals offering even better value, 10 lessons for £340. Test day car hire available for £140, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training to build confidence beyond the basics.
Beaufort Driving School
Known for working particularly well with nervous drivers, Jonathon brings 16 years of experience and a structured, enjoyable teaching approach. £33/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block at £31/hour, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available. The training car is a brand new Skoda Fabia with dual controls and sat nav for added confidence.
Andrew Kerr Driving School
Learn in a BMW Mini Cooper with dual controls in a relaxed, confidence-building environment. £40 per hour or save with block deals: £200 for 5 lessons, £380 for 10 lessons. Multiple first-time pass testimonials highlight Andrew's patient teaching style, particularly effective for nervous drivers.
Female Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360, with intensive courses starting at £610 (test fees included). Over 10 years' experience with a 99% student pass rate, this school specialises in learners who prefer female instructors in a calm, supportive environment. Flexible scheduling and both automatic and manual options available.
Automatic Intensive
Automatic Intensive specialises in fast-track learning with intensive courses designed for quick test readiness. Lessons start at £60 for 1.5 hours or £80 for 2 hours, with bulk deals from £380 for 10 hours up to £1,520 for 40 hours. Modern automatic cars and flexible scheduling available 7am to 7pm daily.
Warrington Driving School
Two highly qualified instructors offering standard lessons, motorway tuition, and free theory test preparation at £40/hour (£42 for motorway lessons). Pick-up and drop-off service available across 19 areas, with Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Thumbs Up Driver Training
Kim Gibson's school boasts an excellent first-time pass rate backed by 66 five-star reviews praising her patience, knowledge, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Lessons are £40 per hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with flexible one, one-and-a-half, or two-hour sessions available. Free online theory support and hand-outs are included with all packages.
Jiwan Driving School
A multilingual female instructor with 10 years of driving experience, teaching in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Lessons at £38/hour with test car hire available for £80, focusing on first-time passes through thorough, flexible teaching across the region.
Automatic Driving Lessons Blackburn
£38/hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £360 with flexible block deals up to 45 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), compressed into 2 to 12 weeks depending on your pace. Operating for over 10 years with both male and female instructors across manual and automatic tuition, plus Pass Plus, refresher, and motorway courses.
Autogear Driving School
Specializing in automatic driving lessons with a reported 20% higher pass rate than the national average for manual instruction. £45 per hour for 2-hour sessions, or £440 for a 5-lesson block; intensive courses from £650 (10 hours) to £1,300 (20 hours). Additional support includes nervous driver lessons, motorway training, night driving, and refresher courses for those switching to automatic.
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 £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
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.
Rugby
7,174 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rugby | 47.9% | 44.7% | 39.1% | 46.0% | 7,174 |