How much does a driving licence cost in Lithuania in 2026?
In short: the typical cost of a category B licence in 2026 is about €600–850. The biggest item is the driving school: a full course costs €550–700 in Vilnius and Kaunas, €400–500 in smaller towns (externship — from ~€350–450). On top: medical certificate ~€35, first-aid course ~€17–25, Regitra theory exam €10, practical €41.26, licence production €22.88. Every retake and extra lesson (€25–40/h) grows the bill.
The full cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Driving school (theory + 30 h of practice) | €450–700 | Vilnius/Kaunas €550–700, smaller towns €400–500, cheapest offers from ~€360 |
| Externship (practice only, theory self-studied) | from ~€350–450 | Self-study guide |
| Driver's medical certificate | ~€35 (€30–60) | Valid 10 years for category B |
| First-aid course | ~€17–25 | 8 hours, theory online + practice; valid indefinitely for B |
| Regitra theory exam | €10 | Per attempt |
| Regitra practical exam | €41.26 | €34.54 + €6.72 for Regitra's car |
| Licence production | €22.88 | Within 10 working days; faster costs more |
| TOTAL (typical scenario) | ~€600–850 | Big-city school, passing first try |
What drives the school price
The school package includes the theory course (30–40 academic hours), 30 academic hours of mandatory practice with an instructor (fuel included), the school exam and study materials. Price depends mostly on the city (big-city centre schools cost most), the car fleet and the course type (intensive 2-month courses often cost more than the 3–4-month standard). Note: the school price does not include the medical certificate, first-aid course or Regitra fees.
How to save €100–300
- Self-study the theory (externship) — saves €100–250 while the exam stays identical; you then buy only the mandatory practice from the school.
- Pass first try — each theory retake is €10, each practical retake €41.26, and 2–3 extra lessons (€50–120) are commonly taken before a practical retake. Register only at a stable 90%+ in simulations — RoboKET's passing probability exists for exactly this.
- Compare towns — schools in smaller towns are cheaper and practical-exam queues shorter.
- Doing compulsory military service? From 2026-01-01 conscripts qualify for compensation of category B course costs — check the conditions.
Hidden and extra costs
- Extra driving lessons — €25–40/h; most learners need at least a few beyond the mandatory minimum.
- Retakes — theory €10, practical €41.26 per attempt (retake guide).
- A study platform — from a few € per month; cheaper than a single retake and it is retakes it saves.
- After the licence: the 2-year novice licence is exchanged for a permanent one (€22.88), and if there were violations in that period — mandatory extra novice training for ~€100–150.
Interesting facts about the cost 🎯
- The biggest "invisible" cost is time: from starting the course to holding the card takes 3–5 months on average.
- Statistically more than half fail the theory first time — the average candidate pays Regitra €60–100 in exam fees, not €51.
- Lithuania remains among the EU's cheapest: the full path costs €2,500–3,500 in Germany and over €4,000 in Norway.
- The externship route grows every year — the results gap between school theory and a good test platform has effectively disappeared.
- The cheapest school is not always cheapest in the final bill: if its cars and routes differ from the exam's, extra lessons and retakes eat the entire saving.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a category B licence cost in Lithuania in 2026?
Typically €600–850: driving school €450–700 (by city), medical certificate ~€35, first-aid course ~€17–25, Regitra theory €10, practical €41.26, licence production €22.88. Self-studying the theory cuts €100–250.
How much does driving school cost?
A full category B course costs €550–700 in Vilnius and Kaunas, €400–500 in smaller towns, with the cheapest offers from ~€360. An externship package (mandatory practice only) starts around €350–450. Certificates and Regitra fees are not included.
How much are the Regitra exams?
The theory exam costs €10 and the practical €34.54 plus €6.72 for Regitra's car (€41.26 total). Every retake costs the same.
How can I save money getting a licence?
Mostly by self-studying the theory (€100–250) and passing first try: register only at a stable 90%+ in exam-mode simulations. Smaller towns also mean cheaper schools and shorter queues.
What costs follow after getting the licence?
After 2 years the novice licence is exchanged for a permanent one (€22.88), and if there were violations in that period, mandatory extra novice training costs ~€100–150.