29 Jan 2026
Getting your driving licence in Belgium is an investment. Many candidates underestimate how much it costs for both the theory exam and the practical exam. In this article, you will get a clear overview of all costs — and how to save smartly.
1. Cost of the theory exam for driving licence
Before you can take the wheel, you must first pass the theory exam.
Average costs:
Component | Price (approximately) |
|---|---|
Theory exam | ± €18 |
Re-exam (if necessary) | again ± €18 |
Mandatory lessons after failing twice | ± €100 – €150 |
What many people forget: those who fail multiple times not only pay for the exam again, but may also be required to take lessons. This makes going to the exam poorly prepared expensive.
2. Cost of practical training
Here, the costs add up quickly.
Component | Price (approximately) |
|---|---|
Driving school practical lessons (20h) | €1,200 – €1,600 |
Practical exam | ± €40 |
Use of exam car from driving school | €100 – €150 |
Re-exam | exam cost + car again |
Thus, the biggest cost is not in the exam itself, but in the driving lessons.
3. Hidden costs that are often forgotten
Extra lessons if in doubt
Extra exams if you fail
A complete track can easily amount to between €1,500 and €2,000+.
4. Where can you win cheaply? Theory preparation
Many candidates make a mistake here: they try to save money on study materials, fail the exam, and then pay for extra exams or mandatory lessons.
Being well-prepared for your theory exam is the cheapest win in the whole driving licence process.
5. How RAPP helps you save
RAPP is designed to help you succeed quickly and effectively, without expensive courses.
With RAPP, you get:
Realistic practice questions like those on the actual exam
Practice exams to test if you're ready
Training for the risk perception test (part of practical)
Want to practice everything?
Then unlock all features for €9.99 / 2 weeks.
That's less than:
one practical lesson
one re-exam
a classic theory textbook
In other words: a small investment to avoid expensive mistakes.
Conclusion
Obtaining a driving licence in Belgium quickly costs over a thousand euros. But by preparing your theory well, you can avoid costly mistakes.
RAPP lets you start for free and gives you access to everything you need to succeed in one go for a low price. Starting cheaply is smart. Being well-prepared is cheaper.