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Instructors
12
Avg Price
£38/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Warwick (Wedgenock House) (3.4 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
50.1%
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There are 12 driving instructors in Kenilworth. Prices range from £35.00 to £42.00 per hour. The average rating is 4.9 stars from 74 reviews.

12
Instructors
£38/hr
Avg Price
4.9 / 5
74 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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Ismail Qureshi
4.1 mi

Ismail

Warwick
5.0
30 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Issy is a friendly, down-to-earth driving instructor based in Warwick and Leamington Spa. He's been teaching for a while and his students really rate…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway
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Tim Walsh
4.1 mi

Tim

Warwick
5.0
22 reviews
Manual 120 min Evenings + Weekends
Citroen C3 Flair

Tim Walsh is a friendly and patient driving instructor based in Warwick. He's got many years of professional driving experience and teaches everyone …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
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Zahir
5 mi

Zahir

Coventry
5.0
3 reviews
Automatic 90 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Zahir. I'm an approved driving instructor based in Coventry, and I've been teaching people to drive automatic cars here for a good few years …

Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
£36 /hour
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Mohammad Asil Safi
6.9 mi

Mohammad

Coventry
5.0
3 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Mohammad Asil Safi, but most people just call me Safi. I run MA SAFI Driving School, and I've been a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor for a g…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive
£36 /hour
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Jason M Thorne
9.8 mi

Jason

Solihull
5.0
2 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings

Jason M Thorne is a fully qualified and DSA registered driving instructor based in Solihull. He's been teaching for years and offers a calm, clear ap…

Refresher Motorway Pass Plus
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PG
5 mi

Phill

Coventry
4.8
4 reviews
Manual 60 min

Phill Godridge is a driving instructor who's been running his own independent driving school in Coventry for over 25 years, since 1997. He's personal…

Nervous Drivers
£40 /hour
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R
5 mi

Ruben

Coventry
4.7
10 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Over 15 years in the business, Ruben's seen his pass rate climb steadily month on month. Based in Coventry, he's a fully qualified, government-approv…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Pass Plus
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Dean
4.6 mi

Dean

Leamington Spa
Manual 90 min Evenings + Weekends
Renault Clio

Dean runs DLB Driving School, offering lessons in Leamington Spa and the surrounding areas. He's a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor with e…

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Darren Kerr
5 mi

Darren

Coventry
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Darren Kerr is a driving instructor based in Coventry, with over twenty years of experience as a fully qualified ADI. He's got a Grade A rating from …

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£35 /hour
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Renee Wood
5 mi

Renee

Coventry
Manual 60 min

Hi, I'm Renee Wood. I'm a fully qualified female Approved Driving Instructor running my own independent LDC driving school in Coventry. I've been spe…

Intensive Pass Plus
£37 /hour
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Nick Edkins
8.7 mi

Nick

Hockley Heath
Manual 60 min

Nick Edkins is a friendly driving instructor based in Hockley Heath, covering most of the Solihull district. He's been teaching people to drive for o…

Pass Plus
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Tim Pidler
9.8 mi

Tim

Solihull
Manual 60 min Weekends

Tim Pidler is a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running his own independent LDC driving school in Solihull. He's been speciall…

Intensive Pass Plus
£42 /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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