740+ DVSA-approved driving instructors and schools cover Bristol and the surrounding South West area. Compare real prices from £25-£36 per hour, a local pass rate of 54%, and book your first driving lesson with confidence — matched free by AI.
Instructors covering Bristol range from independent ADI-qualified tutors to multi-instructor schools. Prices and pass rates vary by area within Bristol — 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 Bristol typically cost between £25 and £36 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 Bristol is approximately 54%, compared to a UK national average of around 61%.
Compare Driving Instructors lists 740+ DVSA-approved instructors and schools covering Bristol and surrounding areas including Clifton and Bedminster. Use the free AI match tool to compare them by price, pass rate and availability.
Most Bristol 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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