Book early for winter availability — demand for driving lessons in Ottawa spikes in the fall as new drivers want to be prepared before icy road conditions arrive, so secure your spot well in advance.
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DRIVING SCHOOLS IN Ottawa
85 driving school found in Ottawa, Ontario. Compare ratings and opening hours to find the best store near you.
There are 85 Driving schools in Ottawa. The highest-rated is Ottawa DRIVE BEST Driving School (1) (5/5 from 508 reviews). Across 79 rated Driving schools, the average rating is 4.6/5. Most are listed under Driving school.
Most (82%) of the 77 Driving schools with listed hours open on Saturday. 41 stay open past 18:00. About 99% are driving school; the rest spread across 1 other categories. 10 of them sit within 800 m of each other near the centre of Ottawa.
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Driving schools in Ottawa, ON
01
New Drivers Driving School | Ottawa
153 Celestial Grv, Ottawa, ON K2J 6R6
02
Coachman Driving School
03
Start Driving School
04
KULMIYE DRIVING SCHOOL
740 Springland Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 6L8
05
Smiths falls driving school
15 Daybreak St, Ottawa, ON K2G 6R7
06
Ottawa 1-on-1 Driving Lessons
07
Driving School
10 Notman Way, Ottawa, ON K1G 4P6
08
Dual Drive Driving Academy
33 Banner Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8V7
09
Capital Auto Driving School | Walkley Ottawa
2870 Cedarwood Dr apt 1009, Ottawa, ON K1V 8Y5
10
Ottawa Car Rentals for G2,G
1907 Baseline Road, 851 Bank street, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C7
11
KAZ Ottawa Driving Instructor
12
Roadcraft Driving School- Orleans and Gloucester
6097 Ridgelea Pl, Ottawa, ON K1C 5P9
13
Enlight Driving School
790 Springland Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 6L7
14
Kemptville Driving School
15
Road Ready Driving School Cornwall
16
RITE-WAY Driving School
2417 Holly Lane Unit# 210 B Intersection of Walkley Road and, Heron Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 0M7
17
Larry's Defensive Driving School
1893 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C7
18
Young Drivers of Canada
1550 Carling Ave Suite 202, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8S8
19
Universal Driving School Ottawa Inc
851 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W2
20
City Driver's Training
5303 Canotek Rd #20, Ottawa, ON K1J 9M1
21
Ottawa Nepean Driving School
1800 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 0W3
22
Universal Driving School Ottawa Inc.
2121 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2
23
DriveAble Ottawa
1893 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C7
24
Driving School Ottawa
25
Inam Driving Lessons
26
KAZ Ottawa Driving Instructor
1570 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 0E7
27
Location of null
2130 Robertson Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 5Z1
28
Ottawa Drivers
90 Lees Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 0C1
29
Ottawa DRIVE BEST Driving School (1)
768 Brittanic Rd, Ottawa, ON K2V 0R5
30
Queensway1 driving school lnc
1386 Foxwell St, Ottawa, ON K1B 5J2
31
MG Driving School
2252 Grands-Champs Wy, Ottawa, ON K1W 1K1
32
Celine’s Driving Academy
10 Tapiola Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1T 1Z9
33
Ottawa Smart Driving School
2052 Saunderson Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 2E6
34
Autoz Driving School
3210 Swansea Crescent, Ottawa, ON K1G 3W4
35
Barrhaven Drive Wise
2623 Baynes Sound Way, Ottawa, ON K2J 0X2
36
SLM DRIVING SCHOOL - OTTAWA @ WALKLEY & HERON
2415 Holly Ln Unit-205D, Ottawa, ON K1V 7P2
Local Tips
Local Tips
Prioritize schools with high review volumes, not just high ratings — top schools like Ottawa DRIVE BEST and Queensway1 have both perfect scores and hundreds of reviews, giving you a more reliable picture of consistent quality.
Ask whether your chosen school includes highway and winter driving modules, as Ottawa's roads and seasonal conditions make these skills essential for passing your Ontario road test with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many driving schools are available in Ottawa, Ontario?
There are 85 driving schools operating in Ottawa, Ontario, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to finding an instructor or program that fits your schedule and learning style.
What is the average rating for driving schools in Ottawa?
Ottawa driving schools hold an average rating of 4.6 out of 5, indicating a consistently high level of customer satisfaction across the city.
Which driving schools in Ottawa are the highest rated?
The top-rated driving schools in Ottawa include Ottawa DRIVE BEST Driving School with a perfect 5.0 out of 5 based on 508 reviews, Queensway1 Driving School Inc with 5.0 out of 5 from 445 reviews, and MG Driving School with 5.0 out of 5 from 338 reviews.
What should I look for when choosing a driving school in Ottawa?
Look for schools with a high number of verified reviews and strong ratings, as this reflects real student experiences. It's also worth confirming the school is licensed in Ontario and offers lessons that cover Ottawa-specific driving conditions such as winter road handling and highway driving.
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