Costs of Driving License

The average cost of obtaining a driver's license is €3,125 (according to CBR research among exam candidates in November 2023). Below, we've outlined the costs for you.

Costs of Driving Lessons

80% of candidates pay an hourly lesson price between €45 and €65 (according to CBR research among exam candidates in November 2023). The price for a driving lesson varies from driving school to driving school.

So, it's important to research well and consider the following:

The average number of lessons for a driver's license is approximately 41.5 (according to CBR research among exam candidates in November 2023).

Differences between driving schools may be due to region, type of vehicle used, and the duration of each lesson.

At one driving school, a lesson may be one hour, while at another it could be, for example, 50 minutes or one and a half hours.

Check this, as well as the pass rate, when comparing driving schools.

Useful questions to ask a driving school beforehand:

Is the price for a lesson per hour, or do I pay, for example, per 50 minutes or per one and a half hours?

Can the instructor estimate approximately how many lessons I'll need at the beginning of the driving course?

What do I pay the driving school for the driving test? And does that price include a lesson in the hour before the test?

What is the cost of the theory test?

The theory test has a fixed price of €48.00 at the CBR in 2024. Sometimes, it may cost more.

• If you request your theory test by post, additional postage costs will apply.

• If your driving school arranges the theory test for you, expect additional costs.

Theory Test with Extra Time

• A theory test with extra time costs €61.00 in 2024. This consists of:

Standard rate of €48.00 + Surcharge for extra time: €13.00

• If you have a dyslexia statement, you can request a refund of this surcharge within 14 days after your exam. You can request the refund through My CBR.

Theory Test with a Interpreter and Individually Guided Exam

• An individually guided exam costs €111.50 in 2024. A theory test with an interpreter also costs €111.50 in 2024. You arrange and pay for the interpreter yourself.

In English

• You can also take a regular theory test for the car in English. This costs €54.00 at the CBR in 2024.

Costs of Health Declaration

The Health Declaration costs €44.50.

So, you contribute to the costs incurred by the CBR for:

evaluating your fitness to drive; any driving test; any advice on adjustments to your car or motorcycle.

You can also purchase a paper Health Declaration at many municipalities. However, be prepared for additional costs.

Costs of Intermediate Test

In 2024, the intermediate test at the CBR costs €136.50.

This amount is transferred by your driving school to the CBR.

In addition, your driving school will charge for administration, vehicle usage, instructor presence, and possibly a lesson just before your test.

What is the cost of the practical driving test?

In 2024, this test at the CBR costs €136.50.

This amount is transferred by your driving school to the CBR.

In addition, your driving school will charge for administration, vehicle usage, instructor presence, and possibly a lesson just before your test.

Costs of Fear of Failure Test

In 2024, the fear of failure test at the CBR costs €191.00.

This amount is transferred by your driving school to the CBR.

In addition, your driving school will charge for administration, use of the vehicle, instructor presence, and possibly a lesson just before your test.

Costs of Further Examination of Driving Skills for Cars

In 2024, this special driving test at the CBR costs €155.00.

This amount is transferred by your driving school to the CBR.

In addition, your driving school will charge for administration, vehicle usage, instructor presence, and possibly a lesson just before your test.

Cost of Driver's License at the Municipality

The costs vary per municipality. On average, in 2024, your driver's license from the municipality will cost around €51.11. If you need your driver's license urgently, you'll pay an extra €39.65 to your municipality.