How much does a driving license cost?
Driving instructor:
Minimum 15 lessons (acc. to the law).
Each lesson (okutimar.is):
ISK 11 500 (Jan. 2020).
Expect 15-20 lessons.
Payment every 4th lesson unless otherwise agreed upon.
Student driver must have paid all lessons before driving test.
For a student driver under the age of 18, invoices will be addressed to a parent or a guardian.)
Rent of car for driving test: ISK 10 500.
Total: ISK 180 - 240 000.
(depending on number of lessons).
Driving evaluation for a permanent certificate (okutimar.is): ISK 11 500 on instructor's vehicle, ISK 8 500 on own vehicle (must be inspected, in order and clean).
(Driving evaluation takes place within three years of getting your first license.)
Driving schools:
Driving school 1:
ISK 7 900 - 19 500
(depending on schools)
Driving school 2:
ISK 7 900 - 13 500
(depending on schools)
Books: ISK 5 000 - 7 000.
(depending on schools)
Driving school 3:
ISK 44 500.
Total: ISK 60-85.000.
(depending on schools).
Tests & certificates:
Theory test: ISK 4 120
(Frumherji)
Practical test: ISK 11 140
(Frumherji)
Temporary certificate
(and learner's permit): ISK 4000
(Sýslumaður)
Permanent certificate:
ISK 8000
(Sýslumaður, within 3 years of getting your first license)
Total: ISK 27 260.
(Please note that you will need to pay for each attempt at the tests. Should you need more than one attempt, the cost will increase.)