Getting a driver's license is an important step that opens up new opportunities for personal freedom, mobility, and career development. But before enrolling in a driving school, most future drivers ask a very logical question: how much will it cost? And, importantly, what exactly does this amount include?
Understanding the real expenses is not as simple as it seems at first glance. The cost of driving school training is only part of the total amount. You also need to consider the expenses for a medical certificate, taking exams at the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center, paying fees, as well as possible additional lessons or retakes of the exam.
Today you will learn the actual cost of obtaining a driver's license in Ukraine.
Preparation for training: what costs to expect before the courses start
- Medical certificate for drivers (form 083/o):
- therapist
- ENT
- ophthalmologist
- surgeon
- neurologist
- gynecologist (for women)
- Certificate of psychiatric examination (form 100-2/o): Issued separately, confirms no contraindications for driving.
- Document photos: Standard photos — 150–300 UAH.
Total preparation costs: 700–3500 UAH.
How much does it cost to pass the theory?
- Traffic rules textbook — 150–600 UAH
- Traffic rules tests — about 600 UAH
Official Ministry of Internal Affairs platform:
| Access period | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | 490 UAH |
| 3 months | 645 UAH |
| 6 months | 984 UAH |
How much does driving school cost?
| City | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | 5900 UAH / 2900 UAH* | 65 academic hours of theory, medical training, exam support |
| Khmelnytskyi | 3000 UAH / 2000 UAH | 65 academic hours of theory, first aid, legal issues |
| Korostyshiv | 6500 UAH | 65 academic hours of theory, support, class recordings |
| Lanivtsi | 3000 UAH | 65 academic hours of theory, support, first aid |
*2900 UAH — if practicing at the “Pilot Auto” driving school.
Cost of taking the exam at the service center — 250 UAH per attempt.
Practical course
| City | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | 34 000 UAH (fuel included) | 40 lessons, routes, choice of gearbox |
| Khmelnytskyi | 5 000 UAH (fuel separate) | 20–25 lessons, routes |
| Korostyshiv | 10 000 UAH (fuel separate) | Routes |
| Lanivtsi | 5 000 UAH (fuel separate) | Routes, exam support |
Practical exam at the service center — 420 UAH per attempt.
Final cost
| Expense item | Average price |
|---|---|
| Preparation for training | 1500 UAH |
| Theory + exam | 7000 UAH |
