Driving Instructors in Kenilworth

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Instructors
4
Avg Price
£39/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Warwick (Wedgenock House) (3.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.1%
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There are 4 driving instructors in Kenilworth. Prices range from £35.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.8 stars from 12 reviews.

4
Instructors
£39/hr
Avg Price
4.8 / 5
12 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Kenilworth driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Kenilworth instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Best Driving Instructors in Kenilworth

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Mr Bassi
4.6 mi

Mr Bassi

Leamington Spa
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Mr Bassi is a DVSA-approved automatic driving instructor with over 20 years of experience. Based in Leamington Spa, he's helped hundreds of learners …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£42 /hour
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4.6 mi

Ash

Leamington Spa
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Weekends

Ash runs Ash's Shire Driving School in Leamington Spa and has years of hands-on experience helping people learn to drive. He teaches in both manual a…

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Muhammad
4.6 mi

Muhammad

Leamington Spa
4.8
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Muhammad is the lead instructor at 005 Driving School in Leamington Spa, covering the wider Warwick area. He and his team offer driving lessons for l…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Bal
4.3 mi

Bal

Warwickshire
4.5
2 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Bal has been teaching people to drive for over 35 years. He is calm, patient and explains things in a way that makes sense, which is why so many of h…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Learning to Drive in Kenilworth

Kenilworth is a compact, historic town with Kenilworth Castle and Abbey Fields close by. Lessons mix quiet residential streets with busier A-roads such as the A46 and Warwick Road, so you get varied practice. Town centre lanes are narrow in places and can be busy at weekends when the castle attracts visitors. Local driving feels friendly, but you should expect some commuter traffic towards Coventry.

Nearest Test Centre: Warwick (Wedgenock House)

Warwick (Wedgenock House) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.4 miles from Kenilworth. Tests include a mix of town, A-road and roundabout manoeuvres that mirror local conditions. The centre conducts around 8,771 tests a year and has a 50.1% pass rate, with male and female splits published by the DVSA. Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025.

50.1%
Overall Pass Rate
55.0%
Male Pass Rate
45.7%
Female Pass Rate
3.4 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Warwick's pass rate is 50.1%, above the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). At Warwick males pass at 55% and females at 45.7% (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025). Nearby Nuneaton records 48.5%, while Coventry sits lower at 37.5%, showing variation across neighbouring centres (Data source: DVSA, 2024-2025).

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter roads off Warwick Road before moving on to the A46 bypass for higher-speed experience. Watch for narrow sections around the town centre and tight junctions near the castle where pedestrians appear suddenly. Practice roundabout entries and lane discipline on the A46 junctions, as they come up on local test routes. Expect school-run congestion on routes like Castle Road in the mornings and afternoons. Ask your instructor to take you on at least one mock test route towards Warwick to get used to the likely test roads.

Choosing an Instructor in Kenilworth

There are just four local instructors listed, so book early to secure regular slots. Expect average single-lesson rates around £39, and ask about block-booking discounts. Choose an ADI who offers dual-control tuition and who knows the Warwick (Wedgenock House) routes well. Confirm whether they offer mock tests at the actual test centre.

Lesson Costs in Kenilworth

Average lesson price in Kenilworth is about £39 per hour. Prices vary with instructor experience, time of day and whether you buy block bookings or one-off sessions.

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, then book lessons with a local ADI and prepare for the theory test. Pass the theory and hazard perception before you book the practical test at Warwick. Many learners take lessons that include practice on the exact roads used for tests, so ask your instructor about centre-specific tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

There are four instructors listed for Kenilworth, so availability can be limited at peak times.
Warwick (Wedgenock House) is the nearest DVSA test centre, about 3.4 miles from Kenilworth by road.
Warwick (Wedgenock House) has a 50.1% pass rate, according to DVSA figures.
Warwick's 50.1% pass rate is above the national average of 47.3%, per DVSA data.
Yes, Nuneaton is about 9.2 miles away and Coventry about 9.3 miles.
Average lesson cost in Kenilworth is around 9 per hour.
Time to learn varies by learner and lesson frequency.
Many instructors tailor lessons to the nearest test centre, so ask when you book whether they include mock tests on the Warwick test routes.
Expect narrow lanes, parked cars and pedestrian flows around Kenilworth Castle and Abbey Fields, especially at weekends.
Yes, at Warwick males have a 55% pass rate and females 45.7%, according to DVSA figures.
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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