As of: February 14, 2024, 2:00 p.m
By: Leoni Billina
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A current cost comparison shows how much it costs to get a driving license in Germany.
Munich residents have to pay the most - more than twice as much as Berliners.
Munich - For many, getting a driving license also means a bit of freedom: However, a current comparison shows that in some German cities this freedom costs significantly more than in others - such as Munich.
The study is based on an evaluation of the Paul Camper brokerage platform for camping vehicles: consumer prices and fees for acquiring a class B driving license were collected and compared.
According to a current analysis, the prices for a driving license vary considerably throughout Germany © Herrmann Agency Photography/Imago
A comparison of 20 German cities shows: Driving licenses are the most expensive in Munich
The analysis for 20 large German cities shows: On average, learner drivers across Germany pay 3,312 euros for their license.
Munich is clearly out of line here and is the frontrunner - in a negative sense.
According to the cost comparison, Munich residents usually have to invest more than 4,200 euros for their driving license.
That's an impressive 55 percent more than Berlin student drivers have to pay (2,718 euros).
This is based on 25 driving lessons, and the amount also includes everything that is necessary on the way to your destination: the basic amount for the driving school, the driving lessons, special trips right up to the test and registration fees.
The official costs for the driver's license application, the first aid course, the eye test and the passport photo were also included.
Munich is followed by Leipzig and Potsdam - Berliners get away the cheapest
In Munich, the basic amount to be paid means you have to put a lot of money into your pocket: an average of 534 euros has to be paid for it.
The basic amount includes theoretical training.
In comparison: Driving schools in Hanover charge an average of 159 euros.
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A driving hour costs 78 euros in the state capital – 53 euros in Berlin.
Germany's capital completes the table: on average, driving students here pay 2,718 euros for their license.
Less than half as Munich residents.
Closely followed by Munich is Leipzig (3,948 euros), with Potsdam in third place (3,653 euros).
Hanover is almost as cheap as Berlin: on average, a driving license there costs 2,792 euros.
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Analysis: In Berlin the competition among driving schools seems to be greater than in Munich
The reason for the large price differences appears to be primarily due to the quality of the fleet and local competition in pricing, according to the press release.
There are over 350 driving schools competing in Berlin - there is strong competition there, which may keep prices lower.
In Munich, on the other hand, people often learn to drive in higher quality vehicles, which could explain the higher costs.
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