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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- 4,047
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- independent instructors
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Sue D'Vaz Driving School
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 lessons in United Kingdom
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Elmer Driving
Manual
Patient instructor known for calming nervous learners and building confidence from day one, with multiple reviews praising his relaxed teaching style and ability to help anxious drivers. £45/hour or £420 for 10 hours, with test car available for your practical exam.
DrivinSkillz
Manual and automatic
High first-time pass rate backed by a money-back guarantee on your first lesson. £35/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals from £165 for 5 lessons up to £330 for 10 lessons. Intensive courses range from £600 (20 hours) to £1200 (40 hours) with flexible payment plans available.

Redy2Drive Driving School
Automatic
£43/hour for 2-hour automatic lessons, or £41/hour with 10-hour block deals at £410. The school's standout feature is being the first and only driving school in the area offering electric vehicle lessons, a greener alternative for environmentally conscious learners. Backed by a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the service or tuition quality.
Jim Ross School Of Motoring
Manual
28 years' experience with an excellent pass rate, run by a calm, friendly instructor who prioritises building safe, confident drivers for life. £35/hour with discounts on block bookings and a free hour when you refer a friend. Intensive courses, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus training also available.
4 Seasons Driving School Newry
Manual and automatic
First-time pass rates reaching 81% (2019), with an instructor who encourages longer, twice-weekly lessons to accelerate progress and reduce overall learning costs. £45/hour for manual lessons, £50/hour for automatic, or intensive courses from £300 for 5 hours to £600 for 10 hours. Test car hire available from £150 (manual) or £150 (automatic) with a minimum of 6 prior lessons.
Charles J. Dodd Driving School
Manual
Built on repeat customers and referrals, this school prioritises vehicle maintenance—cars are replaced annually, serviced regularly, and sanitised daily with anti-bacterial wipes after every lesson. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with 1½-hour and 2-hour lesson options also available (£60 and £79 respectively). Open seven days a week from 7am to 7pm.
Meadow Driving School
Manual
One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours, priced from £40/hour with substantial block booking discounts (10 x 1.5-hour lessons for £570). Free lesson handouts, theory support, and Pass Plus courses also available to build confidence beyond test day.
Diamond Drive Totton School of Motoring
Manual
Grade A instructor with 30 years' experience and a 75% pass rate, well above the national average. £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £92.50 (2.5 hours). Known for minimal time wasted on stationary instruction and a calm teaching style backed by excellent examiner relationships at the local test centre.
Alpha Driving School
Manual and automatic
Alpha Driving School boasts excellent first-time pass rates with 5-star reviews across 121 learners, including students passing in as little as 9 lessons. Manual lessons start at £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £39/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available from £45/hour and flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots to suit your schedule.
Pass n Go
Manual
18 years of independent instruction with a focus on nervous drivers and learners of all ages and abilities. £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses and mock tests available.
Aarons Driving School
Manual
Independent instructor since 2015 with 43 years' driving experience and Grade B standards. Single instructor throughout your course means consistent teaching at your own pace, with no rushing between pupils. First 2-hour lesson £58 for beginners, then £38/hour; block deals from £185 for 5 hours up to £710 for 20 hours, plus test car use at £85.
Bradby's Driving School
Manual
One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours) at £36/hour pay-as-you-go, or save with block deals from £340 for 10 hours down to £32/hour. Includes free access to Theory Test Pro and the Total Drive App for progress tracking and lesson management, plus a referral scheme offering free hours for recommending friends.
All Pass Driving School Enfield
Manual
92% first-time pass rate backed by 25 years of teaching experience and over 40 years operating since 1982. £34/hour for weekday lessons, or save with block deals from £195 for 6 lessons up to £620 for 20 lessons; Saturday 2-hour lessons at £75. Modern Ford Fiesta with dual controls and air conditioning.
Homers Driving School
Manual and automatic
Local West Midlands instructors teaching calm, progress-focused lessons with clear goals each hour and real-world routes that match your test centre. From £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with 1.5-hour and 2-hour options available; block booking deals on request. Pickup from home, college, or work, plus evening and weekend availability.
Jim Luby Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with an excellent pass rate, using the MyDrivetimeApp to track progress and replay lessons for effective learning. Hourly lessons at £45, or save up to £60 with block bookings (10 hours for £420, 20 hours for £810). Intensive courses available from £2000 for 40 hours, completable in as little as one week, plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus certification.
Elephant Driving School
Manual and automatic
£37.50 per hour for standard lessons, or 10 hours for £365 with block booking discounts. Multiple instructors with strong first-time pass reviews, including one student who passed after just 27 hours. Test day car hire available for £145, covering practice, the test itself, and the drive home.
Slater's School of Driving
Manual
Independent instructor offering flexible lessons tailored to your pace and needs, from relaxed single sessions to intensive courses. £37/hour for standard lessons, or £36 before 5pm weekdays; 10-hour blocks from £340 (daytime) or £350 (evening). Test car hire from £129 includes a pre-test lesson, and Pass Plus courses are also available.
Yellow School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Established in 2004, this family-run East London institution has spent over two decades helping hundreds of learners pass their test with patient, no-nonsense instruction. £35/hour for single lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses starting from £210 for 3 days of two-hour daily sessions focused on test-centre routes.
A&E Driving School
Manual and automatic
Over 10 years of experience with a 90% pass rate across intensive courses. Two-hour lessons at £50, with block booking discounts available and Pass Plus courses to boost your insurance savings.
English School of Motoring
Manual
Competitive pricing with an unbeatable introductory offer: 4 hours for £45, then £33/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block. Two hours of every beginner package are automatically reserved for test day preparation, plus free pick-up from home, work, college or school. Intensive courses from 5 to 40 hours are also available, with Pass Plus motorway training on offer.
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 £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
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.