What is the average cost of a driving licence in 2025?
The price of a driving licence in France varies considerably from school to school and region to region. In 2025, here are the price ranges to expect:
Manual gearbox car licence
This is the most common training. Expect to pay between €1,400 and €2,500 on average. This fee generally includes registration, theory preparation, 20 hours of driving and exam fees. Additional driving hours are often needed (€30-50/hour).
Automatic gearbox car licence
Automatic gearbox licences are increasingly popular. Training is shorter (minimum 13 hours), which explains the lower fees: between €1,000 and €1,800. Note: this licence restricts you to automatic vehicles for 2 years unless you complete additional training.
Accompanied driving AAC
Accompanied driving, which can begin at age 15, costs between €1,800 and €2,500 in total. It includes a phase at a driving school, then 3,000 km of driving with a supervising adult. Key advantage: higher pass rates at the exam and often a discount on car insurance.
What grants are available to fund your driving licence?
The Personal Training Account (CPF)
Certain training programmes linked to the driving licence (particularly theory test preparation) are eligible for CPF funding. Ask your partner driving school what is fundable in your case.
Regional and local grants
Many regions, departments and municipalities offer financial assistance for young people under 26 to get their driving licence. Some schemes offer interest-free loans. Don't hesitate to enquire with your town hall or regional council.
Driving licence loan
Some banks offer specific loans for the driving licence, with favourable rates. The amount borrowed can go up to €1,200 over 12 to 36 months.
How to reduce the cost of your licence?
To reduce the cost of your driving licence, compare several quotes (that is exactly what DevisPermis.fr does for free), revise the highway code intensively before starting driving lessons, and choose an intensive package if you are available for several weeks.
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How much does the driving licence cost in 2025?
The driving licence costs on average 1,200 to 1,800 EUR in Paris and 900 to 1,400 EUR in the provinces in 2025. The initial package includes 20 driving hours, theory and exam fees. Count 50 to 65 EUR per extra hour, knowing the national real average is 35 hours. Always request a detailed written quote.
Why is the licence more expensive in Paris?
The licence costs 30 to 45 percent more in Paris due to driving school real estate costs, 6 to 9-month exam delays and the average 32 to 38 hours of driving needed versus 28 hours nationally. The mandatory ring road training included in packages also adds 100 to 200 EUR to the final price.
How to pay less for your licence in 2025?
Use the CPF (up to 1,500 EUR available), the 1 EUR per day licence for 15-25 year-olds (1,200 EUR loan at 0 percent), regional aid (200 to 500 EUR) and France Travail for jobseekers. Supervised driving also reduces paid hours and cuts the total bill by 200 to 400 EUR.
What exactly does the licence package include?
The standard package includes registration, theory access (online or classroom), 20 mandatory driving hours, one theory and one practical exam presentation. It excludes extra hours (50 to 65 EUR), exam retries (30 to 50 EUR per presentation) and ANTS fees for the biometric licence. Demand a quote itemised line by line.
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