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
73
Capital Auto Driving School | KANATA
430 Hazeldean Rd, Ottawa, ON K2L 1T9
74
Allpros-Drivers-Ed.com
427 McArthur Ave. Unit 9, Ottawa, ON K1K 1G5
75
Ottawa Driving School Inc
1489 Merivale Rd #204, Ottawa, ON K2E 5P3
76
North American Transport Driving Academy
2473 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 3V6
77
Ottawa Driving School Inc
1245 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 9S5
78
First Route Driving School Ottawa
79
Ottawa Driving School - City Drivers Training
595 Montréal Rd #105, Ottawa, ON K1K 4L2
80
Ottawa Driving School Inc
329 March Rd #205, Ottawa, ON K2K 2E1
81
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Ottawa
3100 Swansea Crescent Rear of Building, Unit 200, Ottawa, ON K1G 3W4
82
Golden Key Driving School
3049 Carling Ave #201, Ottawa, ON K2B 7K3
83
Universal Driving School Ottawa Inc
1911 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0C7
84
Jocelyn Driving School
428 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z5
85
Glebe Driving School
Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4
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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