A car driving licence (category B) usually costs 700–900 € in total in 2026. Of that, 135 € is fixed state fees. The rest is the driving school’s fee for 21 hours of theory and 25 compulsory practical lessons of 45 minutes.
01Detailed price table
| Job / item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Fee for first issue of category Be-fee code 3691 | 105 € | 105 € |
| Theory exam feeCode 2037 | 15 € | 15 € |
| Practical exam fee | 15 € | 15 € |
| Medical certificates (general practitioner, ophthalmologist)About 20 € according to drivenews, depending on the doctor | 20 € | 40 € |
| Theory course (21 hours) + book | 100 € | 150 € |
| 25 compulsory practical lessons20–25 € per lesson | 500 € | 625 € |
| Extra practical lessonper 45-minute lesson | 20 € | 25 € |
| Resit (new exam fee)+ whatever the school charges for accompanying you | 15 € | 15 € |
First category B licence with the compulsory lessons. Extra lessons and resits push the amount up.
02What affects the price
The school’s lesson price
high
With 25 compulsory lessons, a 5 € difference per lesson means 125 € in total.
Extra lessons
high
Anyone who needs 5–10 more lessons pays 100–250 € extra.
Failing the exams
medium
Every resit needs a new fee and often extra lessons.
City
medium
In big cities lessons are usually more expensive, because of fuel costs and time spent in traffic.
What the package includes
medium
Some schools quote a price together with the fees, others without.
03Regional differences
The fees are the same across the country. School fees vary: in Athens and Thessaloniki a practical lesson is often at the upper end (25 € or more), while in the provinces it is closer to 20 €. Always compare the total of the package and not the price of a lesson.
04Tips before you pay
- Ask for a written package price that says whether it includes the fees, the doctors and the theory.
- Ask how much an extra lesson costs. That decides the final cost.
- Do the theory tests online for free before the theory exam: failing costs a new fee.
- Take the lessons close together (2–3 per week). With big gaps you need more of them.
- From age 17 you can drive accompanied (17+ licence). Ask the school about the procedure.
The step-by-step procedure (documents, where it is done) is on grafeiokratia.gr (in Greek).
See the procedure05Frequently asked questions
How much does a car driving licence cost in total?
Usually 700–900 € for a first category B licence with the compulsory lessons. With extra lessons or a resit it can exceed 1,000 €.
What are the state fees?
105 € for the first issue, 15 € for the theory exam and 15 € for the practical exam. A total of 135 €.
How many lessons are compulsory?
21 hours of theory and 25 practical lessons of 45 minutes for those getting a licence for the first time.
How much does a driving lesson cost?
About 20–25 € for a 45-minute lesson, depending on the school and the city.
What do I pay if I fail?
A new exam fee of 15 € and whatever the school charges for extra lessons and for accompanying you to the exam.
How much does it cost to renew the licence?
It is a different procedure with its own fees and medical certificates. See the licence renewal guide on grafeiokratia.gr.
06Sources
Prices are indicative, do not constitute an offer and may vary by area and professional. Last checked: October 2026.