Prices and facts on this page were checked in September 2026.
Other lessons and classes in Malta
Dapperlance lists lessons that do not fit the academic, language, music or sports categories: driving schools in Ħamrun and Birkirkara with manual and automatic cars and motorcycle tuition, and a tuition agency matching students with tutors in over 150 subjects from crash courses to professional certificates. Message any of them for free from their listing.
What do driving lessons cost in Malta?
A driving lesson in Malta typically costs €20 to €33 an hour, and the Transport Malta fees for the learner permit, theory test and practical test add about €77 on top. The lesson figures come from Malta driving schools' own websites and the fees from Transport Malta's driving licence page, checked September 2026. Each school sets its own rates and the official fees change, so treat these as a guide and confirm on the Transport Malta site.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Driving lesson, 1 hour (manual) | €20 to €33, higher on Saturdays |
| Driving lesson, 1.5 hours | About €30 |
| Intensive packages (10, 20, 40 hours) | About €14 an hour when bought as a block |
| Learner permit (Transport Malta, valid 3 years) | €23.25 |
| Theory test (Transport Malta) | €30.25, resit €22.50 |
| Practical test (Transport Malta) | €23.25 on a weekday, €40 at the weekend |
| Probationary licence after passing | €31 |
Three things move the total. Hours: there is no legal minimum number of lessons in Malta, schools estimate from your progress, and most learners with no experience need somewhere between 20 and 40 hours. Transmission: automatic lessons are not always published separately, ask, and an automatic test gives an automatic only licence. Timing: weekday daytime slots are cheaper than Saturdays at the schools that publish both.
How to choose a driving school in Malta
Driving instructors in Malta must hold a driving instructor permit from Transport Malta, so ask to see it. The learner permit comes first, applied for online through the Transport Malta licensing portal, then the theory test, then lessons, then the practical test booked through Transport Malta. Some schools listed here have taught three generations of Maltese drivers, which tells you they know the test routes.
Ask about the car and the pickup. Schools with dual control cars, air conditioning and pickup from your home or work are common in Malta and save you the trip. A choice of male or female instructor is offered by several schools. Ask how the school handles theory: some run one to one theory courses, others expect you to study the Transport Malta material yourself.
Common mistakes to avoid: booking the practical test before the instructor thinks you are ready (the weekday fee is small, the retest is a wait), learning in an automatic and expecting to drive a manual hire car afterwards, and buying a 40 hour block before you have had a first lesson with that instructor. Buy one or two, then commit.
Other classes in Malta
For adult classes such as first aid, sewing or crafts, the Malta Society of Arts publishes course prices (a beginners' sewing course is about €86, half price for members), St John Malta runs first aid certificates, and the government's Lifelong Learning Directorate offers subsidised evening courses from about €19 to €47 per course. Private tutors and agencies quote per subject.
Browse the schools and tutors listed above and message them directly, it is free. Related categories: Private Tuition, Language Lessons and Arts & Hobby Classes.
Frequently asked questions
How many driving lessons do I need in Malta?
There is no legal minimum. Schools estimate from your progress, and a complete beginner typically needs 20 to 40 hours before the practical test. Someone with foreign experience who needs a Maltese licence often needs far fewer. Ask the instructor for an honest estimate after the second lesson.
What is the process to get a driving licence in Malta?
Apply for a learner permit from Transport Malta (you must be 18 for a car), pass the theory test, take lessons with a licensed instructor, then book and pass the practical test. You then receive a probationary licence for three years. Fees and forms are on the Transport Malta driving licence pages.
Can I convert a foreign driving licence in Malta?
EU and EEA licences are recognised and can be exchanged for a Maltese one. Licences from some other countries can be exchanged under agreements, others require the Malta tests. Check the Transport Malta exchange rules for your country before booking lessons.
Should I learn in a manual or an automatic?
A manual licence lets you drive both, an automatic test gives an automatic only licence. Manual lessons are the standard price in Malta and most hire cars are manual, so unless you will only ever drive an automatic, learn manual.