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Driving licence costs
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A German driving licence costs €3,000–4,500 on average in 2026. Here's what the price is made up of and how to save cleverly.
What does a driving licence really cost (Germany)?
Typical costs (class B, 2026):
• Driving school basic fee: €350–500
• Practice lessons (approx. 30 at €50–70): €1,500–2,100
• Special lessons (12 mandatory): €600–900
• Theory test: approx. €25
• Practical test: approx. €140
• Eye test, first aid course, passport photos: approx. €50
• Total: approx. €3,000–4,500
Saving tips:
✅ Compare prices from 3–4 driving schools
✅ Intensive courses are often cheaper (less forgetting between lessons)
✅ Learn the theory thoroughly = fewer practical lessons needed
✅ Do it in the countryside rather than in a big city (less traffic = faster learning)
Did you know? In the 1970s a driving licence cost the equivalent of about €500. Today it costs €3,500 on average – 7 times as much. Main reasons: many more compulsory lessons and higher instructor salaries.
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