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The Cost to Get a Driver’s License in Brazil Can Vary Almost R$ 3 Thousand Between States. See the Updated List of the 10 Most Expensive and 10 Cheapest in 2025.
The process to obtain a National Driver’s License (CNH) remains expensive for most Brazilians.
On average, the cost of the AB category license, which allows driving cars and motorcycles, is around R$ 3,200. However, depending on the state, this amount can be much higher or significantly lower.
According to the National Traffic Department (Senatran), which gathered information from the state traffic departments across the country, there is a large difference between the Brazilian regions.
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While some states exceed R$ 4,900, others manage to keep the cost below R$ 2,000.
Price Differences and Obstacles for Candidates
The variation occurs mainly because each state has its own rules for fees, tests, inspections, and administrative processes.
Additionally, the mandatory hours of practical and theoretical lessons directly impact the final cost.
As long as there are no significant changes in the rules for training drivers, costs remain one of the main obstacles for young people and workers who wish to obtain their first license.
The 10 Most Expensive States to Get a Driver’s License in Brazil
The list of the most expensive places to get licensed shows a concentration in the South and Midwest.
Rio Grande do Sul ranks first, with an average cost of R$ 4,951.35, closely followed by Mato Grosso do Sul and Bahia.
Check out the updated ranking:
- Rio Grande do Sul – R$ 4,951.35
- Mato Grosso do Sul – R$ 4,477.95
- Bahia – R$ 4,120.75
- Minas Gerais – R$ 3,968.15
- Santa Catarina – R$ 3,906.90
- Acre – R$ 3,906.06
- Roraima – R$ 3,828.40
- Amapá – R$ 3,780.47
- Paraná – R$ 3,670.83
- Amazonas – R$ 3,418.75
The 10 Cheapest States to Get a Driver’s License in Brazil
On the other hand, the most affordable values are in the Northeast, but São Paulo also appears among the cheapest. Paraíba leads the list, with an average cost of R$ 1,950.40, being the lowest in the country.
See the ranking of the cheapest:
- Paraíba – R$ 1,950.40
- São Paulo – R$ 1,983.90
- Alagoas – R$ 2,069.14
- Espírito Santo – R$ 2,338.76
- Rondônia – R$ 2,355.22
- Piauí – R$ 2,401.00
- Rio de Janeiro – R$ 2,567.84
- Federal District and Goiás – R$ 2,600.39
- Pará – R$ 2,802.45
- Rio Grande do Norte – R$ 2,806.20
The Difference of Almost R$ 3 Thousand Between States
The analysis reveals an impressive disparity. A candidate who starts the process in Rio Grande do Sul will pay, on average, R$ 3,000 more than someone who undergoes the same process in Paraíba.
This difference shows how regional factors, state policies, and driving school costs directly impact the training of new drivers.
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