Obtaining a category B driving licence in Tunisia has never had a fixed price. Contrary to a widespread belief, there is no single official amount posted somewhere: the final cost is the sum of several items, part of it set by the State through the ATTT, the rest left to the discretion of each driving school. That is precisely why two learner drivers, in two different cities, with the same profile, can end up paying very different amounts to obtain exactly the same licence.
Two clearly distinct cost blocks
To understand, and above all to calculate, what a licence will really cost, you have to separate two categories of expenses. On one side, the test fees, governed by the ATTT: registration for the driving theory test, for the on-road driving test, and for the manoeuvring test (parc). On the other, the training fees charged directly by the driving school: theory sessions, driving lessons, manoeuvring (parc) sessions, and the administrative file fees.
Test fees
Since 2026, the scale applied by the majority of driving schools uses a rate of 200 dinars per test, whether for the theory, the on-road driving or the manoeuvring test. For category B, the two practical tests take place at separate appointments, which means two separate registrations to pay for, and therefore two potential opportunities to fail (and to pay again).
Training hours, the truly variable item
This is where the budget can vary the most from one learner driver to another. The price of a driving lesson, like that of a manoeuvring (parc) session, remains entirely free — the law in fact prohibits driving schools from imposing a single rate — and in practice ranges between 25 and 35 dinars per session, whatever the type of session.
The distance factor, often forgotten
A learner driver in a large city generally has their driving school and their test centre just a few minutes from home. A learner driver from a smaller town, on the other hand, sometimes has to travel: a learner from El Jem, for example, may have to go all the way to Mahdia to sit the driving theory test. That journey has a very real cost, fuel or transport, which should be included in the calculation rather than treated as a negligible detail.
The variables and assumptions used
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| Enrolment fee | 80 to 100 DT |
| Number of driving theory sessions | 6 to 14 h |
| Price per theory hour | 15 DT |
| Test re-registration fee | 40 DT |
| Driving hours | 20 to 30 h (+4h per failure) |
| Price per driving hour | 25 to 35 DT |
| Manoeuvring (parc) hours | 4 to 8 h (+2h per failure) |
| Price per manoeuvring hour | 25 to 35 DT |
| On-road driving test fee | 200 DT per attempt |
| Manoeuvring test fee | 200 DT per attempt |
| Medical examination | 20 to 50 DT |
| Travel cost | 20 to 60 DT |
| Number of failures | 0 to 3 |
The calculation: from the minimum to the realistic maximum scenario
💰 Minimum scenario: everything goes well first time, low rates
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| Theory (6h × 15 DT) + registration | 170 DT |
| Driving (20h × 25 DT) | 500 DT |
| Manoeuvring (4h × 25 DT) + 2 tests | 500 DT |
| File fees + medical examination + travel | 110 DT |
| Total | ≈ 1 280 DT |
💰 Realistic maximum scenario: high rates, 3 failures spread across the on-road driving and manoeuvring tests
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| Theory (14h × 15 DT) + registration | 310 DT |
| Driving (42h × 35 DT) + 4 tests | 2 270 DT |
| Manoeuvring (14h × 35 DT) + 4 tests | 1 290 DT |
| File fees + medical examination + travel | 210 DT |
| Total | ≈ 4 080 DT |
In summary
✅The price of the category B driving licence in Tunisia in 2026 varies between 1 280 DT and 4 080 DT. Most learner drivers are around the average, that is roughly 2 680 DT.
That figure of 4 080 DT may seem enormous, and it is. But it remains unlikely in reality: it assumes that all the unfavourable factors add up at the same time (the maximum number of hours, the highest rates, AND 3 test failures). In practice, most learner drivers are closer to the average, that is roughly 2 680 DT. That amount of 4 080 DT nevertheless remains the realistic ceiling to be aware of before committing.
Reducing the bill with Drivago
If you look closely at the calculation, the variable that inflates the budget the most is neither the price of a driving hour nor the ATTT fees, it is failure. Each failed attempt adds more hours, a new registration at 200 DT, and often several weeks of waiting for a new appointment.
Drivago tackles this weak point directly: by giving access to unlimited driving theory practice question sets, mock tests under real conditions and personalised progress tracking, the platform allows the learner driver to know precisely when they are genuinely ready, instead of turning up to the test somewhat blindly and hoping for the best. Less uncertainty on the day mechanically means less chance of having to retake, and therefore fewer extra hours and fewer registration fees to pay again.
⚠️Failing the test is the main factor that sends the budget soaring. Each additional attempt costs 200 DT in registration, plus extra training hours and weeks of waiting.
Join Drivago now and give yourself every chance of passing first time.
What is the minimum price of the category B driving licence in Tunisia in 2026?
In the best case, with low rates and success on the first attempt, the category B licence can cost around 1 280 DT. This scenario assumes few training hours and no test failures.
What is the realistic maximum price of the category B licence in 2026?
In the worst realistic case, with high rates and 3 test failures spread across the driving and manoeuvring tests, the total cost can reach around 4 080 DT.
How much does a category B driving test cost in Tunisia?
In 2026, each test (theory, driving or manoeuvring) is charged at 200 DT per attempt. As the two practical tests are taken separately, you should budget at least 400 DT for both practical tests.
Why does the price vary so much from one driving school to another?
Test fees are regulated by the ATTT, but the rates for training hours (driving, manoeuvring, theory) are set freely by each driving school. Tunisian law in fact prohibits imposing a single rate, which explains the significant differences between establishments.
How can you reduce the cost of your driving licence in Tunisia?
The main lever is to avoid failing the tests. Each failed attempt costs an extra 200 DT, on top of which come additional training hours. Using preparation tools such as Drivago helps you maximise your chances of passing first time.
