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Driving Schools in Essen

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Essen has the highest average rating of all cities in the drive-bee comparison – a meaningful quality signal in a region with dense Ruhr area competition.

8

Driving Schools

4.84 ★

Avg. Rating

€70

Median Lesson Price

~€2,236

Est. Total Cost

Licence Class B – Price Overview

Cost ItemMedian
Base Fee (Grundgebühr)€364
Driving Lesson (basic, 45 min)€70
Country Road Lesson€70
Night Driving Lesson€70
Motorway Lesson€67
Theory Exam (TÜV/DEKRA)€25
Practical Exam€230
Est. Total Cost(includes ~10 extra basic lessons)~€2,236
About the data: All values are medians of driving schools listed on drive-bee. The total cost includes the mandatory special drives (5× country road, 4× motorway, 3× night driving) plus approx. 10 additional basic lessons.

Driving in Essen

Essen was named European Green Capital 2017 – paradoxically for a city where the car remains the dominant mode of transport. The A40 runs directly through the city and is the defining motorway for learners in the region.

Only 3 Essen driving schools teach in a foreign language – the fewest of any Ruhr area city in the comparison. Learners who need instruction in a language other than German will find more options in Bochum, Dortmund or Duisburg.

How does Essen compare to other German cities?

Essen sits in the upper-middle range at ~€2,236. With an average rating of 4.84 ★, its listed schools have the second-highest rating of all cities on drive-bee.

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