Driving lessons become significantly more expensive due to rising fuel costs

The cost of driving lessons in the Netherlands has seen a significant increase, with average hourly rates climbing from 47.80 euros in 2021 to 67.78 euros today. This sharp rise is primarily attributed to higher operational expenses for driving schools, including increased maintenance costs, more expensive vehicles, and rising insurance premiums. Furthermore, surging fuel prices are being passed directly on to students, resulting in a total cost increase of nearly 400 euros for the average student needed to obtain a license.

Data from AutoTrack indicates that price hikes vary across different regions. Students in Zeeland have been particularly affected, facing a 23.6 percent increase in costs, while Flevoland and Overijssel also recorded substantial price jumps. Experts from the CBR confirm this trend, noting that driving lesson fees are rising much faster than general inflation rates. While the CBR itself faces some cost pressures due to broader economic inflation, it is less impacted by fuel prices because the organization does not conduct the actual driving instruction.