430+ DVSA-approved driving instructors and schools cover Southampton and the surrounding South East area. Compare real prices from £24-£34 per hour, a local pass rate of 53%, and book your first driving lesson with confidence — matched free by AI.
Instructors covering Southampton range from independent ADI-qualified tutors to multi-instructor schools. Prices and pass rates vary by area within Southampton — use the free AI match tool to filter by transmission, budget, urgency and learner type, and see a transparent match score for every instructor near you.
Driving lessons in Southampton typically cost between £24 and £34 per hour in 2026, depending on the instructor's experience, transmission type and time of day. Block bookings of 10 hours or more usually work out cheaper per hour.
The first-time practical driving test pass rate in Southampton is approximately 53%, compared to a UK national average of around 61%.
Compare Driving Instructors lists 430+ DVSA-approved instructors and schools covering Southampton and surrounding areas including Shirley and Portswood. Use the free AI match tool to compare them by price, pass rate and availability.
Most Southampton instructors on Compare Driving Instructors can offer a first lesson within 1-2 weeks, and some have same-week availability — filter by availability when you search.
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